Subcontractor Procurement and Management – Stage 1 (Two days)

Specialist Sub-Contractors exist for every trade within the Construction Industry and as such they form a large proportion of any Contractor’s expenditure. It is therefore essential that these resources are procured and managed in an effective and cost efficient manner to ensure a successful outcome.

This stage 1 course aims to provide course delegates with an understanding of the mechanics of the sub-contract procurement process and will enable delegates to avoid the many pitfalls that await the unprepared through examination of the necessary steps required in successfully procuring a sub-contract work package.

The separate follow-on stage 2 course takes on the learning from stage 1 and addresses common issues that arise once work has commenced on site.

Learning outcomes:

On completion of this course, delegates will be better prepared to address the many issues that the Subcontracting process raises by understanding the importance of:

• following a rigorous procurement strategy;
• properly selecting a suitable subcontractor; and
• correct documentation.

Topic areas covered on this course include:

• Why we subcontract
• Selection policy
• Background to subcontracting
• Types of Subcontract
• Forms of Subcontract
• Procurement Options
• Enquiry documents
• Subcontract attendances
• Contract Formation
• Evaluation of Subcontract Quotations
• Pre-Start Meeting
• Placing the Order.

• An interactive discussion using a PowerPoint presentation;
• Group and individual exercises applying general good practice to actual work situations.

To understand and appreciate the necessity for a structured approach to the procurement and management of Sub-contractors and apply good practice throughout.

The course is aimed at all those who engage with sub-contractors in the construction process including both office and works supervisory staff.

Delegates should have a basic knowledge of site construction operations and common construction terminology.