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FIND OUTMORE For more information on the FIS work on productivity and details of tools available from the CLC visit www.thefis.org/knowledge-hub/contractual-and-legal i www.thefis.org 27 It should be noted that not all productivity issues related to COVID are negative and that, whilst the number of operatives may well be restricted on site, tighter control of programming and zones help to balance out some of increased downtime by improve output of an operative whilst working. Evidence on this is anecdotal at the moment, but it would be helpful to understand and learn from this experience and create a common way to assess tools that may help to enhance productivity. Quantity Surveyor Damian James has been supporting FIS in looking at how the finishes and interiors sector can build on the work of the CLC and establish tools to consistently quantify, lost productivity and better index key metrics within the sector so changes can be monitored effectively in the future. “As a Quantity Surveyor I base work on productivity around the concept of The Measured Mile. Simplistically this means creating a control period when labour/material production on the project was at its normal rate. When you compare this typical day of work with the amount of work achieved on an affected day, then the difference shows how much the contractor has been impacted. We then have a clear base to negotiate against the original contract. The concept is simple, but the challenge is being clear about what you are measuring and gathering that data together. “Ultimately if we can standardise and find methods to compare across the sector, we can create a very useful tool that will help to reduce disputes and potentially support a more progressive approach to future tendering.” 6. Do you belive that you can operate profitably under the new Site Operating Procedures? Tata Steel, one of Europe’s leading steel producers, is delighted to introduce a newgold colour offering to its Colorcoat Prisma® range of pre-finished steel. Introduced following increased demandwithin the construction market formetallic shades, particularly for highly aesthetic buildings, the newcolour - named SerenMidas - offers awarmand vibrant gold effect. It can be found in the Elements range, alongside othermetal shades, including Seren Copper and Seren Silver, which are all guaranteed for up to30 years. ColorcoatPrisma®isoneofthepre-finishedsteelproductsofferedbyTata Steel;combiningoutstandingaestheticswithalong-lasting,durableperformance. AsaresultofTataSteel’sinnovativethree-layermanufacturingtechnology, ColorcoatPrisma®notonlypushestheboundariesforUVperformancebutalso outperformsthehighestEuropeancorrosionresistancestandards. Speaking about the launch of SerenMidas, Dr Peter Barker, Manager - NewProduct Development atTata Steel, said: “We’re really excited about our newgold shade - it’s already generated a lot of interest on an international scale, particularlywith architects and building designers. “Whilewe already have a gold shade in the Elements range, we knew that wewanted to create a colour that was evenmore eye-catching in its appearance and also resembled a deeper gold colour. SerenMidas is a bright, glossy and intense gold andwill provide architectswith an exciting opportunity to create a truly striking building. It’s a colour that looks great in all weathers, brilliantly reflecting the sunlight on summer days and still maintaining its shine during the rainier seasons.” Theshadename,SerenMidas,reflectsthismovetoamoretypicalgoldeffect, withinspirationtakenfromKingMidas,whoispopularlyrememberedinGreek mythologyforturningeverythinghetouchedintogold. The newSerenMidas colour is available to order nowas part ofTata Steel’s Colorcoat Prisma® range and customers can also request a free sample by calling the dedicated Colorcoat® teamon 01244 892 434. Formore information, pleasevisit: www.tatasteelconstruction.com . TATA STEEL GOES FOR GOLD WITH NEW COLORCOAT PRISMA COLOUR OFFERING Product