Discover how public procurement is being redefined, moving beyond the lowest bid to unlock innovation, sustainability and long-term value in construction. Join experts from the City of Stockholm and Skanska Sweden as they reveal how strategic approaches are shaping smarter projects that leave a lasting legacy for society.
Key takeaways:
- Procurement as a catalyst for innovation: Discover how a challenging budget, far from being a limitation, can become a powerful driver for innovation. This forces creative solutions and efficiencies that traditional 'lowest bid' approaches often miss, leading to smarter project delivery.
- Beyond economics: Procurement's role in building public trust: Explore how strategic public procurement elevates its function beyond mere financial transactions, playing a vital role in reinforcing citizens' trust in government and demonstrating a tangible commitment to the public good.
- Raising the bar: Procurement for ethical building: Learn how prioritizing criteria beyond just the lowest bid can tackle unethical practices and attract responsible contractors committed to quality and integrity in construction.
Guests:
- Karl Jonasson Collberg, Public Procurement Officer, City of Stockholm Development Administration
- Magnus Persson, CEO of Skanska Sweden
To discover more about the power of procurement, download Skanska’s report Procurement for Impact.
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Host: John Ambrose