Our vision at E1 is to: Create a fair and productive global construction industry, creating sustainable returns and better quality of life for everyone.

That's a big claim to make, but let's flesh out what we mean by that 

Fairness means that parties are rewarded for delivering great outcomes for their clients. Clients at all stages of construction get what they pay for. The benefits of innovation and improved practices are captured by those who create them—and any risks are handled by those with the capacity to control and reduce them (instead of those who just transfer them to someone else). Everyone gets paid for the work they've done, on time and in full. Happy days.

Productivity means zero waste—of effort, money, or the raw materials used to construct a building. It means the right people doing the job. It means construction completed on time and on budget. It means risks are identified and avoided where possible or handled with the lowest possible costs where they’re not.

Financial sustainability means that those who deliver quality results at a competitive price can predict the profits they’ll make. It steers clear of those practices that rely on making a profit as a result of variations or compromises on quality or safety. The more financial stability a business has, the more it can plan to grow—and provide that same stability for their employees and owners.

We all live our lives in the built environment. Think our homes, schools, sporting grounds, shopping centres, and hospitals. The quality of the built environment we live in has a pretty big impact on our quality of life. Great buildings are only built when the people building them have access to great materials and great tradespeople. And given that 85% of project value is committed before construction even starts, it's not hard to see how critical it is to get it right at tender time.