Government appoint Chief Construction advisor

The Uk government has appointed Paul Morrell OBE to the new role of Government Chief Construction Adviser. The Chief Construction Advisor will work with Government and the industry to act as a link between the two and ensure Britain's construction sector is equipped with the knowledge, skills and best practice to make the most of the opportunities which the 21st century will offer.

Paul Morrell was Ppreviously senior partner of construction consultants Davis Langdon, and also former deputy chair of CABE.The CCA is an independent role, but will report jointly to BIS and HM Treasury Ministers.

The role includes:-

• Chairing a new Construction Collaborative Category Board, which will build on the existing Public Sector Construction Clients Forum (PSCCF), to drive the implementation and further development of best value Government construction procurement.
• Chairing an enhanced sustainable construction strategy delivery board to help ensure policy regarding the industry is effectively co-ordinated.
• Assessing the key barriers to growth in the UK’s Low Carbon construction sector to ensure the UK industry is well placed to serve developing needs and markets.
• Working with the industry, through the Strategic Forum for Construction, to deliver the industry improvement agenda, including the Construction Commitments.
• Promoting innovation in the sector, working closely with the Technology Strategy Board and other funding bodies.
• Co-ordinating the Whitehall response to reports featuring construction.

Construction Minister Ian Lucas said:
“The Chief Construction Adviser will play a vital role in championing the sector with Government and work with industry to ensure we have a strong, sustainable construction sector in the UK. With broad experience across sectors including commercial, health, residential, arts and transport construction, Paul Morrell is well placed to support the industry to take advantage of the growth opportunities offered by the 21st century.”