360

MASTERING
CONSTRUCTION
PROCUREMENT
STRATEGY &
CONTRACT
MANAGEMENT

international

19 - 21 NOVEMBER 2013
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
JAKARTA, INDONESIA
24 - 26 NOVEMBER 2013
RADISSON BLU
DUBAI DEIRA CREEK
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Ensure successful
construction outcomes

WHY THIS EVENT

Mastering Construction Procurement Strategy and Contract
Management is an intensive course, reflecting real experience gained in
the industry both from managing contracts and resolving disputes. It is
structured to ensure participants gain a practical understanding of each of
the critical elements within the procurement lifecycle.

YOUR INTERNATIONAL
COURSE FACILITATOR
Rob Ashcroft
BEng(Hons), Civil Eng.

Successful project outcomes starts with an assessment of the best

procurement strategy to adopt and that requires knowledge of the
available options, and analysis of the organisations capabilities and risk
management strategies.
A platform for effective delivery can be ensured by better attention to key
elements within the tender and contract documentation, and the
tendering and selection processes.
The contractual obligations arising from the tender process need to be
recognised in order to protect the principal.
Desired outcomes require effective contract administration, and informed
performance management tools.
An understanding of the legal framework for construction ensures
decisions and actions are based on informed analysis.
Strategies to recognise potential for disputes, and their avoidance, provide
great benefits.
This course covers projects of all sizes, is practically orientated with
interactive workshops and exercises covering most aspects of the material
presented, providing an effective learning opportunity.

Good knowledge of topic, well presented & great interaction

workshops to support theory
~ Contracts & Tendering Adviser, Interoil

Director
Ashcroft & Associates

PROFILE
Rob Ashcroft, a civil engineer, provides
understanding and insights gained from 35 years
plus experience in design, construction supervision,
contracts administration, engineer to contract,
project management, and dispute resolution, across
a wide range of engineering and construction
projects.
Rob is actively involved in construction contract
dispute resolution, acting in the roles of claims
advisor, independent expert, mediator, adjudicator,
and arbitrator.
Rob is an accredited Gateway Reviewer for project
reviews of major capital projects, for the New Zealand
Government, and Australian Federal and State
Governments.
Rob provides consulting services across the following
domains:
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strategic advice, procurement strategy, tendering

and contract documentation and processes, for
services and works related to capital projects

strategic advice, and operational support, related

to project management of capital projects

assessment and improvement of enterprise

project capability, addressing processes, tools,
knowledge, and organisational alignment, across
the spectrum of portfolio, programme and
project management.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Gain an international and local perspective of construction delivery issues
Select the appropriate procurement strategy to deliver value while
addressing organisational risks and capabilities
Understand the legal principles which underlie the rights and obligations
of contracting parties
Structure effective contracts for professional and construction services.
Define robust tendering and evaluation processes
Ensure contract administration processes are comprehensive and effective
Apply effective performance management techniques to construction contract
delivery
Apply a real understanding of key contractual issues on construction
contracts
Define strategies to minimise and resolve construction disputes.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Civil Engineering [Honours]
Fellow Arbitrators & Mediators Institute of NZ, 1993
[carries reciprocal Fellowship rights with C.I.Arb.]
Corporate Member Dispute Board Federation
Member Dispute Resolution Board Australasia
Member of the Society of Construction Law [NZ]
Member Adjudicators Association New Zealand
Member of the Project Management Institute

360 International Limited, Level 8, Pavilion KL, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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MASTERING CONSTRUCTION
PROCUREMENT STRATEGY &
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
COURSE CONTENT
DAY1

Procurement - An Overview
Procurement defined
Assessing the organisations contract management capability
Relevant personal competencies
Procurement issues a world-wide perspective
Procurement issues a country specific perspective
Project procurement options
Selecting the appropriate project procurement strategy
Exercise: Review of procurement issues

Performance management
Performance management objectives
Cost, Time & Quality, Health, Safety,
Environmental & Risk

Exercise: Personal assessment of contract management competencies

Exercise: Earned Value Analysis exercises

An introduction to contract law

Basis of contract law in the Commonwealth legal system
Its application in the local jurisdiction
Requirements for a valid contract
Elements of a contract agreement
Letters of Intent & Waiver and estoppel
Breach of contract
Exercise: Review of contract law scenarios.

The professional services contract

Scope of professional services contracts
Roles and responsibilities of design consultants
Specifying services to be provided
Defining the terms of engagement / Relevant legal issues
Exercise: Review of procurement issues.

DAY2

DAY3

Construction contracts
The three basic types of construction contracts
The options for contract delivery strategies
Partnering
Early Contractor Involvement
EPC / EPCM / PPP
Project Alliances
Ordinary and Nominated Subcontractors
General Conditions of Contract content
International & Country specific standard forms of GCC
Responsibilities of the Parties and Termination

Exercise: Improvement strategies for identified

procurement issues
Contractual issues and disputes
Penalties and bonuses
Liquidated damages
Time for performance and extensions of time
Remedies for breach of contract
Common causes of disputes
Country specific experience
Avoiding disputes
Resolving disputes from negotiation to litigation
Exercise: A review of dispute scenarios
Contract close-out
Objectives of contract closeouts
Elements of the closeout process, including
deliverable verification, documentation,
warranties, financial reconciliation, performance
reports and data capture, archiving
Guidelines for success
Exercise: Lessons learned from the programme.
Application plan.

Exercise: Procurement issues: underlying causes.

Tendering
Objectives, processes, tender documentation
Selection of tenderers & evaluation of tenders
Legal obligations arising from tendering
Formalising the contract
Exercise: A review of tendering scenarios.

Contract administration
Execute Contract
Execute/Release of Bonds and Insurances
Appointment of Supervisor and Reps
Possession of Site
Completion Certification
Defects Certification & Guarantees
Contract Management Plans
QA & HSE process & progress monitoring
Reports & Meetings, Inspections, Measures / Progress Claims / Payments

Variations and Time Extension

Exercise: Contract administration issues: opportunities for improvement.

Style of presentation was adapted to the knowledge of the group

~ GM Access Contract Telstra

Workshop questions helped me understand the content taught

~ Contracts Officer, Barrick Gold
clear, easy to follow presentation
360 International Limited, Level 8, Pavilion KL, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course will benefit personnel involved
in the following activities on construction
and development projects:

Procurement
Tendering
Project Management
Contract Management
Performance Management
Claims Management

COURSE SCHEDULE
8.00
8.30
10.00 - 10.20
12.30 - 13.30
14.40 - 15.00
16.00

Registration & Coffee / Tea

Workshop commences
Morning coffee / tea
Lunch
Afternoon coffee / tea
End of day
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