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How SCAPE supports the UK Defence Sector through compliant, sustainable frameworks
The UK defence sector is changing and growing, and SCAPE frameworks are playing an increasingly important...
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From carbon strategy to community impact: SCAPE's Retrofit Credits journey
At SCAPE, social value has always been central to how we operate as a public sector...
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SCAPE's Mandatory & Optional Environmental Standards Set the Benchmark for Compliance and Best Practice
SCAPE has released new Mandatory & Optional Environmental Standards designed to embed sustainability at the heart...
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Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 construction contractors – what’s the difference?
Understanding the best contractor for your construction project is about matching the project's scale and complexity...
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How do I manage risk in my construction project?
Risk - and more importantly, how to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate risks in construction projects...
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NEC vs JCT Contracts
We explore the key differences between NEC contracts – the standard form used across all SCAPE...
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Compliance and governance assurance through SCAPE frameworks
As a champion of industry best practice, innovation and enhanced project outcomes, all SCAPE frameworks are...
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Social Value in Construction Benchmarking Report 2024
Our latest industry-leading report highlights the key regional and national trends in social value delivery during...
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Building for Public Good: SCAPE's Charter to Elevate the Built Environment
Discover how our latest policy paper, "Building for Public Good: A Charter for Change" urges the...
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Key principles of utilities procurement in the built environment
Discover the intricacies of utilities procurement and learn key insights for professionals seeking to enhance efficiency...
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SCAPE becomes the first public sector body to adopt the Common Assessment Standard
SCAPE has become the first public sector body following publication of Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 03/2...
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Our commitment to Cyber Security – Cyber Essentials Scheme
As part of our commitment to ensuring the highest levels of data security for our partners...
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Embedding BIM in our procurement frameworks
We're proud to launch an enhanced BIM (Building Information Management) offer through our national construction frameworks.
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Single stage vs two stage tendering
In difficult times, it is easy to understand why construction contractors may cut prices to win...
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Exploring mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for construction projects
Explore the introduction of mandatory whole-life carbon assessments for construction projects and why the looming recession...
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