News from CHIC

New Fire Safety Framework

CHIC is extending the deadline for tender returns for the new Fire Safety Framework to Friday 4th October. This comprehensive framework is designed to help CHIC’s members manage fire and building safety effectively. It covers a range of fire prevention related services, including the remediation, installation, servicing and maintenance of both passive and active fire […]

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Modern Methods of Construction

CHIC’s Head of Development, Sarah Davey, explores the world of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and its potential impact on the housing sector. Despite years of discussion, MMC has struggled to gain traction in housing, emphasised with this years collapse of key sector providers, including those with Homes England support, like L&G and Ilke Homes.

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Annual Stakeholder Survey

Member and Supplier Feedback Survey 2024: Insights and Future Actions CHIC uses an independent survey company, Fusion Insight, to undertake an annual survey of our members and supply chain partners. The 2024 survey is now complete and we have summarised the findings in this article. Survey Overview The survey was conducted via anonymous web based

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Procurement Act 2023: Performance

The forthcoming changes required from the Procurement Act in October 2024 introduce significant reforms focusing on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), exclusion and debarment to enhance the efficiency, transparency and accountability of public procurement processes. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 1. Key performance indicators are contractual targets against which a supplier’s contract delivery can be measured. They should

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