Overview:
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.
Aims & Objectives:
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.
Course Outline:
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.
Mode of Delivery:
- An interactive discussion using a PowerPoint presentation;
- Group and individual exercises applying general good practice to actual work situations.
Benefits of Attending:
To understand and appreciate the necessity for a structured approach to the procurement and management of Sub-contractors and apply good practice throughout.
