The Construction Playbook applies to all public works projects and programmes. It is mandated for central government departments and ALBs on a 'comply or explain' basis (see 'About this document' chapter).
For central government, compliance to the Construction Playbook is being driven through departments' governance processes, central Cabinet Office controls (projects over £10 million per transaction) and the Treasury Approvals Process. The Cabinet Office Sourcing Programme will work with in-scope organisations to embed the Construction Playbook within local governance forums and approval processes.
Applying the principles and policies set out in this Playbook, following the Green Book using the best practice 5-case model and applying the principles of the Orange Book will result in better, faster and greener delivery of public works projects and programmes.