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It has to be shaped by the policy either by using internal or external expertise. If the firm plans to use only external expertise due to lack of internal resources for instance, the training programme will be focused on building up an awareness of (LPs) and their benefits at all levels of the firm.

Thisis essential to gain support throughout the firm and to build up a collaborative culture.

lf it is intended to build up internal delivery expertise, it is essential to train up or employ internal study leaders with competent delivery skills levels.

To ensure that the training programme is effective, it should be accredited by a competent organisation and lead to professional qualification.

Both the awareness and the practitioner training courses should align with the firm’s policy and its approach to doing business.

Delivery

The second step of the plan is the delivery of the services themselves within the designated projects using the appropriate techniques.

The (HLPP) should gather feedback from all participants, in addition to the formal reports to build up an information base and learn from experience.

The lessons learned have to be incorporated into the training programme and shared between employees to ensure that the quality of service is continuously improved.

Strategies for Successful

implementation of the Framework

For the (LPAAF) to be successfully adopted and implemented in construction firms, certain strategies should be in place as follows:

– Clear identification and visible senior

management support for (LPs) adoption and application.

– Explicit policies which are clearly communicated to all employees.

– Creating a culture that supports and understands the concepts of maximising value and minimizing waste.