In partnership with CIOB Reading Hub and APM, Thames Valley:
Re-visioning procurement culture in construction - risks & opportunities
Wednesday 30th November 2022:
17:30hrs - Registration
17:45hrs - Networking buffet
18:30hrs - Panel discussion
20:30hrs - Close
Venue: Thames Lido, Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8FR
Aim: The need to re-vision and invigorate procurement culture by moving away from traditional procurement models (e.g. single stage, cost-based) to innovative, deeply-collaborative approaches (e.g. partnering, value-oriented) has been long understood by those within construction. Despite different procurement models available and indeed promoted by the UK Government, the uptake of innovative approaches has been slow and patchy. A good example is the recently published the Construction Playbook (HM Government, 2020 & 2022) with its aim to improve quality and efficiency, and value for money for public sector procurement, has yet to make a significant, broad-based impact in the construction sector.
The aim of this open panel discussion is to bring a range of stakeholders perspectives on their experiences and insights on the way forward for construction procurement practices. The event will consist of a moderator, and a number of panellists who represent a broader spectrum of supply chain professionals who will present their perspectives using practical examples.
Moderator: Professor Stuart Green, School of the Built Environment, University of Reading
Panellists:
Sarah Morgan, Assistant Director (Commercial Property), Wokingham District Council
Jenny Beilby, Regional Director, F&G
Steve Hoesli, Account Leader and Transportation Director – Advisory, Mott MacDonald
Alister Grey, Commercial Director, International Technology, Mace
Simon Waite, Preconstruction Manager, Willmott Dixon
Barry William, Projects Director, Wates
Michael Ruddick, Managing Director, Reds10
David Gibbs, Commercial Director, CMF Ltd
Members of Constructing Excellence Berkshire and Oxford - FREE
Non-members - £15.00
