Sir Michael Anthony Latham DL HonFREng (born 20 November 1942, Southport, Lancashire) was British Conservative Member of Parliament for Melton from February 1974 to 1983, and for Rutland and Melton from 1983 until he stood down in 1992.In 1994, he wrote the influential joint government and industry report 'Constructing the Team' (known as the Latham Report). In it he advocated partnerships within the fragmented construction industry.In 1997, he was elected as a Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of EngineeringBefore being elected to parliament, Latham had a career in local government and construction industry trade bodies. After standing down from parliament he has held numerous positions in the construction industry including Chairman of the Construction Industry Training Board (2002–10), Chairman of ConstructionSkills (2003–10). Chairman, then Deputy Chairman of Willmott Dixon Limited (1999–2002, 2002–09), Chairman of the Collaborative Working Centre Limited (since 2003) and Deputy Chairman of BIW Technologies (2000–05).Latham was knighted in the 1993 New Year Honours for political service. He was also an FRSA, FCGI, Hon. RICS, Hon. FRIBA, Hon. FCIOB and Hon. FICE.
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