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Project 13

A better approach to delivering high performing infrastructure

Organisations from all levels of the supply chain agree that the infrastructure sector’s current operating model is broken. Too often projects are delivered over budget, past deadline and below par.

ICE has launched Project 13 in order to change this. This is a new business model – based on an enterprise not on traditional transactional arrangements – that will boost certainty and productivity in delivery, improve whole life outcomes and support a more sustainable, innovative, highly skilled industry.

Project 13 explained

Go to the Project 13 website which includes tools, resources and case studies:

Project 13 website

Organisations already using Project 13

Project 13 is backed by big industry hitters. Early adopters beginning to implement the Project 13 approach include:

  • Anglian Water: Capital delivery alliances
  • Environment Agency: Next generation supplier arrangements
  • Heathrow Airport: Expansion, 3rd runway and associated infrastructure programme
  • National Grid: London power tunnels

Join the Project 13 community

The community offers a platform for organisations and individuals to:

  • Find out about training, support and advice opportunities
  • Receive newsletters reporting programme progress
  • Learn more about opportunities to input on development and become an early adopter

To join the Project 13 community contact policy@ice.org.uk

Project 13 links with government and industry

For Project 13 to succeed the whole system of infrastructure delivery must shift towards a framework that incentivises productivity.

We know that government places high performing infrastructure at the heart of its economic plans and is taking action through a range of initiatives in order to deliver this commitment.

By linking Project 13 closely with these initiatives (below) we are complementing and influencing their development – towards the ultimate outcome of improved productivity.

Responsible for: Building our Industrial Strategy

Responsible for: National Infrastructure Assessment 2018

Responsible for: Infrastructure Performance Review

Responsible for: driving industry improvements

Responsible for: infrastructure innovation platform/portal

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