Chapter Three of the Construction Playbook states that: "engaging early with the supply chain and developing clear, appropriate outcome-based specifications are critical factors in achieving timely and cost-effective delivery".
Common designs and standardised performance requirements give the market a consistent basis for developing a repeatable kit-of-parts. These include MoJ’s houseblocks the DIO’s common SLA design and the DfE's Technical Manual and Pattern Book. Kier has developed each of these solutions into a sector-specific kit-of-parts, including our kSchool design in education.