Procuring Relationship Based Projects Post the GFC

Presenter: Derek Skinner,  Richard Morwood, 

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This FREE webinar was recorded on: November 3, 2009 12:00:00 PM EST

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What are the new and emerging circumstances dictating procurement and how has the landscape evolved?

This complimentary webinar represents client and proponent perspectives on procuring collaborative / relationship based infrastructure projects in Australia and New Zealand.

There is no doubt that the GFC has altered the procurement landscape for infrastructure projects. There is now a greater focus on competitive pricing, price tension, hybrid collaborative project delivery models and value for money.

Funding requirements have shifted and there is increasing pressure from owners to demonstrate value for money earlier in the planning process for projects tendered. This, in turn, impacts non-owners and contractors because it affects the dynamics how projects are established and managed.

This webinar will centre on the interest in and appetite for collaborative infrastructure procurement with recognition of the emerging circumstances and shift in industry focus.

Discussion and content will touch upon:

• Assessing the current procurement drivers from both perspectives (owner and non-owner)
• The trend towards more price tension / competition in project procurement
• How to incorporate relationship based principles into the design and implementation of emerging procurement hybrids and more traditional hard dollar contracts
• Building on the benefits of the past whilst recognising that client’s have experienced a shift in focus post GFC
• Increased price tension: How can you retain relationship based behaviours in this environment?
• Are changes purely financial or is there a strategic impetus?

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Presenter:

Derek Skinner General Manager (Major Infrastructure Projects) Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD

Derek is a long serving member of Main Roads. After graduating as a civil engineer in 1969, Derek joined Main Roads in Roma. From there he acquired district experience in Toowoomba, Brisbane, Barcaldine and Bundaberg, before moving to Brisbane where he has had a number of senior management roles in the construction, project delivery and project management disciplines.

Prior to his current role, Derek was the General Manager (Major Projects), where he was committed to ensuring Main Roads had the capability to lead and manage delivery of major road and transport infrastructure.

He has had considerable experience in the development, procurement and delivery of a number of challenging projects such as the Port of Brisbane Motorway Stage 1, Boggo Road and RBWH Busways, Tugun Bypass and the current Ipswich Motorway upgrade.

He is recognised nationally as a leader in the development and appropriate use of relationship bound contracts such as ECI and alliancing.

Richard Morwood Director Development and Alliancing AECOM

Richard is the Alliances & Sustainable Infrastructure Director of the planning, advisory and engineering consultancy, AECOM (Australia – New Zealand region).

AECOM is a global design and engineering consultancy with more than 44,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries around the world.

Richard has 33 years experience working on infrastructure projects involving engineering studies, design, procurement and project delivery with particular expertise in transport, mining and environmental projects.

As Alliances & Sustainable Infrastructure Director, Richard is responsible for the delivery of AECOM’s alliancing business across Australia and New Zealand.

Richard is currently an Alliance Board member for Eastern Busway Alliance.