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Performance Measurement- a ‘How to’ Guide

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We’re pleased to share The ‘How To’ of Performance Measurement, a practical resource designed to help organisations understand, implement and improve performance measurement across programmes and projects.

Developed through the collaborative efforts of the Constructing Excellence Performance Measurement Group, the guide brings together expertise from across the industry to provide a clear framework for linking strategic objectives to meaningful measures, enabling organisations to make better-informed decisions, drive continuous improvement and demonstrate value throughout the project lifecycle. Whether you’re developing a new approach or refining existing processes, the guide offers practical insights to support more effective performance measurement across the built environment.

This guide aims to:

  • Explain the relationship between strategic objectives, value drivers, KPIs and metrics.
  • Provide a structured and consistent approach to performance measurement across portfolios, programmes and projects.
  • Support stronger alignment between organisational priorities and project delivery.
  • Help organisations identify and implement meaningful measures that drive improved decision-making and outcomes.
  • Encourage more effective reporting, benchmarking and performance tracking.
  • Promote a value-led approach to measuring performance and delivering better outcomes across the built environment.
  • Provide a practical framework that can be adapted to organisations, programmes and projects of varying scale and complexity.
Download The ‘How To’ of Performance Measurement here to explore the guide in full and discover practical approaches to measuring what matters most.