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Richard Holliday

Partner, Rand Associates

Richard has been a Director and Partner at Rand Associates since 1975, where he has been responsible for all work within the Public Sector. Richard has also been responsible for pre and post contract project management activities on behalf of private contractors in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.

His particular expertise is the preparation of tenders for both major and minor Building and Engineering Works, contract monitoring and the settlement of final accounts and claims. In his work with Local Authorities and Housing Associations, he leads teams undertaking detailed reviews of the policies and operational procedures of DLO’s, providing recommendations for improvement, implementation and monitoring of new procedures together with value for money reviews of current contract arrangements with the private sector.

As one of the original compliers of the NHF Schedule of Rates, Richard continues to develop the scope of the schedule. He has written modules which cover a long list of specific areas of work such as Grounds Maintenance, Tree Works, Cleaning, Water Hygiene, Lift Maintenance Cyclical Decorations and Communal Services and now devotes most of his time in the procurement of these services on behalf of social landlords. Richard is a Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building.