Table 1.

Strategic Forum for Construction targets to 2012

Key objective2010 target2012 target
Procurement and integrationNo specific interim target, but progress to 2012 target will be monitored on an annual basis.Different parts of the industry – clients, consultants, main contractors, specialist contractors* and product manufacturers and suppliers – to be engaged in supply chains on 30% of construction projects and for 40% of their work to be conducted through integrated project teams.
Client leadership35% of client activity, by value, embraces the principles of the clients’ commitments.60% of client activity, by value, embraces the principles of the clients’ commitments
Design quality10% increase year on year from 2007 levels in proportion of projects using DQI in civic (custodial, police, fire, courts and other public projects), housing and education projects. 10% increase year on year in the number of times the projects above use DQI.Continued 10% per annum growth from 2010 levels in both of the first two targets.
 80% of projects to achieve at least 50% demand side representation at all workshops.No target.
Commitment to peopleNet increase of 230 000 qualified people recruited and trained in the industry in comparison with 2006.Net increase of 260 000 qualified people recruited and trained in the industry in comparison with 2006.
 Apprenticeship completions of 13 500 in England, Wales and Scotland.Apprenticeship completions of 18 700 in England, Wales and Scotland.
 Fully trained, qualified and competent workforce on all projects.Target to be established in the light of progress to 2010 target with greater focus on smaller contractors.
SustainabilityNo interim target.By 2012, a 50% reduction of construction, demolition and excavation waste to landfill in comparison with 2005.
 No interim target.By 2012, a 15% reduction in carbon emissions from construction processes and associated transport in comparison with 2008 levels.
 No interim target.25% of products used in construction projects to be from schemes recognised for responsible sourcing.
 No interim target.Water usage in the manufacturing and construction phase
 No interim target.All construction projects over £1 million to have biodiversity surveys carried out and necessary actions instigated.
Health and safetyReduce the incidence rate of fatal and major injury accidents by 10% from 2000 levels.10% reduction in the incidence rate of fatal and major injuries from 2010 levels.
 Reduce the incidence rate of cases of work-related ill health by 20% from 2000 levels.50% increase in projects offering a route to occupational health support from 2008.
 No interim target.30% increase from 2007 level of micro-SMEs and SMEs taking up health and safety training and education at an organisational level.
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These targets do not apply to those specialist contractors not involved in mechanical and electrical work. For them the target is to establish by 2012 a mechanism for measuring integration in their sector.

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