Supporter Statements

“The Value Toolkit supports the optimisation of the design and delivery of projects and programmes in the built environment, and their performance when in operation, an objective of the Transforming Infrastructure Performance: Roadmap to 2030. The Toolkit was developed in response to an identified need for public and private sector clients and the supply chain, for a common methodology for defining value for a construction project or programme.  

It was funded through the Transforming Construction Challenge and defined and trialled through a collaborative process involving Government and over 200 industry and academic experts from the construction sector. The Value Toolkit provides a methodology for developing outcome-based specifications and, through this, delivering the requirements of the Social Value Framework, as well as those of the Climate Change Act and the Environment Act 2021. Its use is recommended by the HMG Construction Playbook and associated supplementary Guidance Notes.” 

“The Value Toolkit reaffirms BRE’s, along with Constructing Excellence’s, commitment to driving value-based decision-making which focuses on the broader outcomes of built assets beyond cost. The Value Toolkit is a crucial mechanism to ensuring the construction sector is a community which prioritises the value of environmental, economical, and societal outcomes of buildings and projects. We are pleased to have been involved in the Toolkit’s development from the outset alongside industry and government; its impact so far has been significant, enabling those in the private and public sectors to make more informed decisions about their projects.  

“We look forward to seeing the continued uptake of the Toolkit as the construction sector contributes to a thriving and sustainable built environment which benefits individuals, communities and the wider economy.” 

“We are committed to construction projects that deliver better outcomes for society, the environment, and the economy.  

From its inception, we have helped to shape the Value Toolkit, providing member expertise, sector insights and engagement support.  

The output is a Toolkit which is technically robust and has the sector’s buy-in. We believe the Toolkit can shape a better sector, which is why we’ve pledged our ongoing support and involvement.” 

“Our industry needs to transform itself. The Value Toolkit is a framework that provides a platform for positive change. Through adoption it will support our industry’s progression into one that can create long term value for itself and for society who are so reliant on its outputs.”  

“Akerlof has been involved in the Value Toolkit since the first days of its development as we view it as fundamental to driving towards the construction sector that we want to see. We have seen the enormous value it provides value it provides in helping clients to define and describe the social, environmental and economic outcomes they want to realise.” 

“It was a privilege to be involved in the work to bring together so many parts of the industry and really get under the hood of what we mean by value in projects.   I’m delighted that the Value Toolkit work is moving forward through CE and will be made available for industry to use.  I’m very much looking forward to seeing what the sector does with the toolkit in projects and what value we can create.”  

“This is a pivotal time for the industry, so we are delighted to support the design, development and roll out of the Value Toolkit which will enable the industry to transform decision making to measure and achieve added value throughout the lifecycle of a project. We believe that the toolkit will not only allow for value-based decisions, but it will foster innovation and improve the quality of assets for future generations.” 

“Our customers are looking to reshape their decision-making process for capital investment in infrastructure assets, to balance global outcomes across social, environmental, and economic criteria. The Value Toolkit is a powerful tool to enable that journey.” 

“As a strategic supplier to Government, we believe that the Construction Innovation Hub’s new Value Toolkit will be an essential tool in bringing the ambitions of the Construction Playbook to life. We see it as an important step in defining, delivering, and measuring how future construction projects will contribute to a better built environment.” 

“Through employing value-based discussions right from the start of a project we can enable better value outcomes at different stages of a project’s lifecycle. Through employing value-based discussions right from the start of a project we can enable better value outcomes at different stages of a project’s lifecycle.” 

“Having had the privilege of leading the development team for the Value Toolkit on behalf of the Construction Innovation Hub, it is great to now see the fruits of all the hard work from the team being published. Clients are looking for different and smarter ways to improve their decision-making, and the Value Toolkit will provide a vital contribution to those discussions.”