Greendale Director, Chris Kane, has been announced as one of the eighteen strong team of top industry figures, who will form the Government’s Advisory Council for the Construction Industrial Strategy.
The Advisory Council has been put together by Government Chief Construction Adviser, Peter Hansford, who is leading the formation of the strategy and will chair the group.
Representing the breadth of the industry, the Construction Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (CISAC) will oversee and steer the development of the strategy.
Construction Minister Michael Fallon said:
“Industrial strategy is about setting out a long term Government approach to how we support business. This will give confidence now for investment and growth.
“Construction is a sector where Government and business working together can have a real impact. It can drive productivity and growth in other parts of the economy.
“We are very clear that in order for it to deliver, the construction industrial strategy must be developed in true partnership with industry. This advisory council will be an important part of that.”
Chief Construction Adviser Peter Hansford said:
“I’m delighted that these key figures from across the construction industry have agreed to join our new Advisory Council. I look forward to working with them over the next six months to create a long-term strategy for our industry and to chart the way forward for construction in the UK.”
Chris Kane said:
“It’s a privilege to be asked to represent the SME sector of the construction industry at this level with a direct link to the Construction Minister Michael Fallon, and I look forward to assisting in the long term strategy for the benefit of all companies. I would also like to personally thank Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders, for putting my name forward”
The issues the strategy is expected to cover include growth and innovation; supply chain; SME engagement; skills; access to finance and overseas trade. It will build on, but not duplicate, the work of the Green Construction Board, the Infrastructure UK Cost Review, and the Government Construction Board.
The industrial strategy for construction will be launched in the summer.