Maximising Innovation Beyond Procurement and Contract Execution

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The project will bring together expertise from Costain Ltd, Pinsent Masons LLP and researchers at CambridgeUniversity to advance understanding of innovation in the supply chain for large scale construction andinfrastructure projects.The project will assist in removing barriers to innovation within the contractual andcommercial process and maximise the ability to innovate. The project will develop a conceptual model aroundhow to rectify supply chain problems surrounding contractual and commercial processes. This will link thecustomer to the supply chain, assess what can be done to facilitate change and encourage innovation. This willinvolve a number of considered industry case studies. Behaviours and the strength of relationships within thesupply chain will be measured, specifically looking at communication and trust. Commercial and legalguidelines will be produced. A white paper will also be produced to use the learning and discussion points fromthe organisations involved to stimulate debate within the industry.