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Introduction

Both the quality and economy of construction projects depends on the efficiency and skills of contractors and consultants.
Following the proper procedures in the preparation of tendering documents and risk management is a very important step for the evaluation and selection of consultants to achieve high quality and keep projects within budget.
Moreover, project delivery systems require a different method to ensure construction on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
This five-day workshop presents tested procedures involved in the preparation of tendering documents, managing risks, evaluating and selecting construction contractors and consultants, as well as different project delivery systems for construction projects.

Objectives

Prepare better tendering documents to reflect the stakeholders’ objectives, assess the potential risks, and devise the tendering strategy to manage such risks
* Conduct the contract preparation and bidding to the contract award process with the knowledge of the relative responsibilities of each party involved
* Pre-qualify bidders using the qualifications suited to your project
* Distinguish among the types of bid calls and types of contracts
* Employ bonds and insurance more knowledgeably
* Make productive use of the bidding period while the contractor is putting together a bid
* Reduce surprises with the knowledge of how contractors approach thepreparation of their bid, what their criteria for mark-up are, and what procedures they use to assemble and finalize their bid
* Use new methods of project delivery being contemplated by the industry
* Deal appropriately with the low bid when it exceeds the owner’s available financing
* Select a contractor and get construction underway without delay

Who Should Attend?

Buyers of construction in Public Works Departments of municipal governments, as well as buyers of construction in the private sector.
Project managers and construction managers representing owners, engineering consultants and contractors who want to gain a better understanding of the process

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Course Agenda

The course agenda will be as follows:
• Technical Session 08.30-10.00 am
• Coffee Break 10.00-10.15 am
• Technical Session 10.15-12.15 noon
• Coffee Break 12.15-12.45 pm
• Technical Session 12.45-02.30 pm
• Course Ends 02.30 pm