Subcontractor Procurement and Management – Stage 2

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 course picks up from where the Stage 1 course left off, and aims to provide course delegates with an understanding and the ability to effectively manage Sub-Contractors once they are on site, addressing typical problem areas.

Learning outcomes:

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

• following contractual procedures;
• implementing effective management techniques; and
• Issuing appropriate notifications.

Topic areas covered on this course include:

• Evaluation of pre-course exercise
• Issuing of Instructions
• Quality and Defects
• Payment
• Contra Charging
• Monitoring of Progress
• Drafting appropriate notices
• Labour and Plant returns/Allocation Sheets
• Termination of Sub-contract

• 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 management of Sub-contractors and apply relevant 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 knowledge of site construction operations;

·         Have completed the pre-course exercise for review/discussion.