Overview

Successful procurement is essential if construction projects are to be completed on time, and on budget. All stakeholders to a construction project need to perform their function satisfactorily to ensure the correct scope development aligned to the correct contract selection is carried out to ensure successful project procurement.

Over six online sessions, our 30-20-10 course will show you how to solve these common issues quickly, effectively and with confidence. Using best practice, case studies and real-life examples, expert John Hayes will be your guide through the topics outlined below.

Each session is 1-hour long, and will run from 12.00-13.00 BST from 14th May 2021.

John Hayes FCIOB, FRICS is an accredited mediator with over 30 years’ experience as a quantity surveyor and commercial director.

Course now available in the Middle East and North Africa

11th May 2021 – 13:00-14:00 Gulf Standard Time (Running for 6 consecutive weeks)

For payment in AED please use the following link: CIOB Academy MENA (zbooni.com)

Objectives

Upon course completion you will be able to:

• Understand the importance of the procurement plan from cradle to grave
• Identify and produce a procurement strategy to be adopted for differing operating models
• Assist in developing bespoke procurement initiatives
• Understand the methods and strategies to be adopted to secure the best procurement method

You will also receive CPD points (6 hours) and a Certificate of Completion.

Suitability

The 30-20-10 series is ideal for:

• Construction professionals who are looking to enhance their skills in construction
• New starters or inexperienced construction professionals who have recently entered the construction industry

Structure

The course is structured around six topics, delivered weekly:

Session 1:

The Principles of Procurement

Friday 14 May, 12.00-13.00 BST

Session 2:

The Procurement Programme: Getting It Right 

Friday 21 May, 12.00-13.00 BST

Session 3:

Design and Build v Traditional Procurement

Friday 28 May, 12.00-13.00 BST

Session 4:

Framework and Long-Term Procurement

Friday 4 June, 12.00-13.00 BST

Session 5:

e Procurement and Other Procurement Initiatives

Friday 11 June, 12.00-13.00 BST

Session 6:

Alternative Procurement Strategies

Friday 18 June, 12.00-13.00 BST

Each session will be recorded and made available to listen back to at your convenience. It is not to obligatory to attend the sessions live.

Contents

Pre-reading will be provided in advance of each topic. Then, each session is broken down as follows:

• 30 minutes of online presentations
• 20 minutes of case studies
• 10 minutes of Q&A

The sessions are designed to be interactive, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions as John delivers each topic. If you are unable to attend a live session, you can submit questions in advance for John to address during the hour.

Assessment

This course is for professional development purposes and involves no formal assessment. You will receive a certificate of completion.

Course Leader

John Hayes FCIOB, FRICS

John Hayes is a fellow of the CIOB and the RICS and is an accredited mediator with over 30 years’ experience as a quantity surveyor and commercial director. His key areas of expertise include:-

• Commercial management
• Contract reporting
• Quantum assessment
• Conflict Management
• Dispute resolution
• Training
• Claim and change assessment and negotiation

John has extensive experience of £multi-million global framework and construction projects in the UK, Europe and Australia working for £multi-billion construction companies and has extensive commercial, adjudication, arbitration and litigation experience.