Burning Questions | S2 EP 9: Changing of Procurement Routes

💥Burning Questions | S2 EP 9: Changing of Procurement Routes In this episode of Burning Questions, Chris Goodison of Pyrotect explores the changing of procurement routes, as well as contractor competence, early engagement, and why value should always outweigh lowest-cost tendering. 📖 Chapters: 0:24 – Can you introduce yourself and your company? 2:00 – Which procurement routes do you usually work under, and how do they affect your role on a project? 3:32 – How does design & build compare to traditional procurement for firestopping in terms of coordination and responsibility? 7:11 – When do you ideally like to get involved in a project, and why does early engagement help? 9:25 – What can go wrong if firestopping is considered late or just on the lowest price? 13:37 – How do different procurement routes affect the quality of drawings and installation info you get? 19:00 – What are the biggest challenges you face during the tender stage? 21:22 – How can procurement teams better judge competence and value when choosing firestopping contractors? 25:00 – Have you noticed any recent improvements in procurement, especially in compliance and accountability? 26:20 – If you could change one thing about how firestopping is procured in the UK, what would it be? Enjoy! #firesafety #passivefireprotection #burningquestions