The recent wave of major infrastructure projects in London has produced a number of collateral benefits. Key among these has been the opportunity it has afforded to leading clients to focus on the legacy impact of their projects for the industry as a whole. Enlightened leaders such as David Higgins and John Armitt (Olympic Delivery Authority), Terry Morgan (Crossrail) and Andy Mitchell (Thames Tideway) have used their influence and buying power to promote a range of initiatives within their supply chain, with a view to improving the sustainability of the construction sector in the longer term. Continue reading
