Procurement and supply chain

Contact

Gareth Poole

Director

+44 0121 262 3605

The right supply chain changes everything

Procurement is one of the most powerful levers on any major project. The partners you choose, the contracts you put in place and the relationships you build around them shape everything that follows – from costs and schedules to the quality of the outcome. Getting this right is not just about finding the lowest price. It is about securing the right capability, managing risk and building a commercial ecosystem that can deliver your objectives.

Supply chain expertise is where we add some of our most significant value. Our global dataset – built from tens of thousands of projects – gives us a view of supply chain behaviour, capacity, and cost drivers that few can match. We use that intelligence to benchmark, test assumptions and identify best value long before negotiations begin. We package work to get the most from the market and secure partners with the capability and commitment to perform.

Capabilities

Procurement and contract strategy
Delay and disruption analysis
Market intelligence
Claims management
Contract management
Expert opinion
Tender evaluation
Contract negotiation and award
Procurement management

What sets us apart

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Our independence

With no ties to the design or construction supply chain, we engage the market with no competing interests and no barriers to securing the best partners on the best terms.

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Global insight, local knowledge

With teams in 62 countries, we combine global market intelligence with local knowledge, so procurement strategies reflect real market conditions.

Resilience built in

We build resilient supply chains that adapt when conditions change and hold firm when it matters most – protecting your projects from disruption without sacrificing value.

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Responsible sourcing

We help embed responsible practices and social value into your supply chain, ensuring your partners are as committed to your carbon and ESG goals as you are.

Performance far beyond contract award

Securing the right partners is only the beginning. What happens after contract award – how suppliers are managed, how relationships are maintained and how issues are handled – determines whether performance holds or slips.

We stay actively involved through delivery, learning and driving continuous improvement. By combining intelligence from our global dataset with on-the-ground knowledge, we help you spot emerging risks, identify opportunities and ensure every link in the chain delivers as agreed.

The result is a supply chain that doesn't just meet expectations at the point of award, but keeps raising the bar throughout the project.

PROJECTS

United Arab Emirates

Developing Abu Dhabi's first Natural History Museum with Miral

3 min read

Water front view of the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, UAE

United States

Building a world-class battery manufacturing hub with Panasonic

2 min read

Ireland

Delivering the Celtic Interconnector with EirGrid

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Ocean floor shot of the Celtic Interconnector, Ireland.

INSIGHTS

Discover our procurement and supply chain insights

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Perspective:

Driving faster delivery for the future

22 Apr 26

6 min read

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Thought leadership:

Long-term procurement reshaping water infrastructure delivery

17 Apr 26

6 min read

Aerial Top View of Drinking water treatment plant. Microbiology of drinking water production and distribution,

Market intelligence: AI steers Taiwan’s growth amid structural pressures

15 Apr 26

6 min read

Aerial shots of Downtown at twilight, Taiwan.

Market intelligence:

Trends shaping Japan's construction market in 2026

12 Mar 26

6 min read

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Market intelligence:

Malaysia’s shift to high-value builds

12 Mar 26

6 min read

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Market intelligence:

India's construction thrives despite costs and strains

9 Mar 26

5 min read

Bangalore city Aerial view at sun set with pink and orange skies.

Thought leadership:

Airport procurement: a strategic new vision

27 Feb 26

7 min read

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Perspective:

How can energy projects deliver outcomes?

27 Feb 26

6 min read

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Perspective:

Navigating California’s new 5% retention cap

2 Feb 26

6 min read

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Perspective:

Can UK construction embrace sustainable procurement?

28 Jan 26

6 min read

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Perspective: Navigating procurement of complex labs

4 Nov 25

7 min read

Pharmaceutical industry factory and production laboratory (color toned image; shallow DOF), COVID vaccine production concept

Thought leadership: Can agile programme management unlock US airports?

24 Sept 25

6 min read

Market intelligence: China’s construction market

28 Aug 25

6 min read

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Market intelligence: The way forward for Japan's construction industry

13 Aug 25

7 min read

Aerial view of cranes in a construction site in downtown Tokyo.

Thought leadership: Planning change to unlock UK infrastructure growth

10 Jun 25

7 min read

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Perspective: Creating a robust construction market in KSA

2 Jun 25

7 min read

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 01, 2024: Beautiful New Riyadh Skyline after sunset. Riyadh city towers in Saudi Arabia

Thought leadership: Rebuilding construction supply chains in Asia

12 May 25

6 min read

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Thought leadership: Tariff impacts: walking a trade tightrope

24 Mar 25

8 min read

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Thought leadership: How sustainable procurement boosts supply chain

25 Feb 25

5 min read

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Thought leadership: Tackling the challenges of building regulations

13 Feb 25

6 min read

Perspective: Middle East construction supply chain solutions

13 Dec 24

3 min read

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Perspective: UK Procurement Act 2023: preparing for ‘go live’

17 Oct 24

6 min read

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Perspective: Digital-first procurement: opportunity and risk

3 Oct 24

5 min read

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Perspective: Understanding the value of commercial specialism

12 Sept 24

7 min read

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Perspective: Integrated and outcome-focused commercial models

4 Jul 24

8 min read

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Thought leadership: Hybrid real estate boosts life sciences innovation

19 Jun 24

6 min read

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Perspective: Impact of COVID-19: Australian construction sector

14 Jun 24

6 min read

The Lasting Impact Of COVID 19 On The Australian Construction Sector

Perspective: Digitisation: the future of workspaces

15 May 24

8 min read

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Perspective: Project consultants and sustainable procurement

8 May 24

6 min read

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Interview: Raising the bar for Inclusive infrastructure

9 Jan 24

7 min read

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Report: Regulatory evolution and Middle East construction

19 Oct 23

6 min read

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Perspective: Preparing for the UK Procurement Bill

12 Sept 23

7 min read

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Perspective: Supplier diversity effecting change in communities

22 Aug 23

6 min read

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Interview: Sellafield: a model for leading change

12 Apr 22

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Perspective: Five ways to achieve transparency in procurement

7 Jun 21

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The right supply chain changes everything