ALEC head calls for greater cohesion from construction industry
Kez Taylor backs calls for increased governmental level representation for the contracting industry
Kez Taylor has called for greater coordination in the construction industry.
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The head of one of the UAE’s largest contracting firms has called for greater cohesion from the construction industry when it comes to working on mega-projects.
In an interview with Big Project ME, Kez Taylor, chief executive officer of ALEC, said that all participants on a project, from developer to consultant to contractor need to work together to find a workable solution.
“I think the more mature clients realise the value of having the right participants in a team and they realise that if you put the right team together, you can end up with a winning solution for all parties. It’s about ensuring all participants in the team succeed, that’s what we strive for all of the time, to find those kinds of balances,” he explained.
Furthermore, Taylor warned that the current situation couldn’t last for too long as contractors often end up in ‘win-lose’ situations, where the client gets the building, but the contractor has to suffer for it.
However, he pointed out that the situation was improving as the construction industry recovered from the collapse that has hampered it in recent years. Despite this, he said that more could be done to improve the current market situation.
“I think you’ve got to have people who see the big picture. It’s not just about one project, it’s about seeing a long term continuity relationship develop with those players. You’ve got to really strive to try and find the right participants that have that mindset. If you get that right, and also the terms and conditions that people are employed under, you really get value,” he said.
As such, he backed calls for stronger representation at a governmental level for contractors, calling it a step in the right direction for the industry.
“Something like that would be feasible and would be a step in the right direction. We’re part of a big industry and I think we would encourage (increased contractor representation). It would definitely be a good thing and would be well supported by the industry,” Taylor added.
