193: Regulating Professions, Procurement and Chiefs of Staff

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the Single Construction Regulator Prospectus and the CMA's civil engineering market study, along with insights on the role of a chief of staff.

The Single Construction Regulator Prospectus dropped shortly before Christmas – with some astonishing content. And the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has published the interim report of its civil engineering market study. Much food for thought here for Bishop & Taylor to discuss. And, prompted by a new appointment at Kier, they ponder: what does a chief of staff actually do?

People in this episode

Hosts: Bishop, Taylor

Topics covered

• regulation
• procurement
• civil engineering
• chief of staff
• market study

Keywords

• construction regulation
• CMA report
• civil engineering
• chief of staff
• procurement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Single Construction Regulator, Competition & Markets Authority, Kier

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