Learn from someone who has experienced many lifecycles of collaborative contractors and ECIs!

Facilitated by:

  • Ball Wayne Sharpe
    Senior Procurement Consultant
    Alchimie

    Wayne Sharpe is a strategic procurement consultant with a wide background of involvement in the development and procurement of major projects in the private and public sectors. Prior to joining Alchimie Pty Ltd, Wayne worked for the Department of Treasury and Finance of the Victorian Government.

    In April 2006 he was responsible for the development of the first Victorian Government’s Project Alliancing Practitioners’ Guide. His role in the development of the 2006 Project Alliancing Practitioners’ Guide involved Wayne in a number of alliance projects, giving him a detailed understanding and in-depth practical knowledge of Alliancing, including the lessons learnt on those alliances.

    Since leaving DTF, Wayne has helped numerous clients develop collaborative strategies for the delivery of over $3Billion worth infrastructure, through Early Contractor Involvement Models, Project and Program Alliances. Read more..

A training seminar that will establish best practice in planning, process, partner selection and delivery for ECIs

How can this course help you to improve project specific as well as financial outcomes?

This comprehensive 2 day course provides a practical examination of the use & benefits of an ECI contracting strategy.

It is tailored specifically for industry professionals who are currently engaged in an ECI or will require the knowledge of ‘how to’ within the next 3-6 months.

If you are committed to developing a high level of expertise in how to design, develop and deliver an ECI contract – this practical course can assist in fine tuning and honing your skills.

Participants can expert to engage in earnest discussions and exercises that reflect and mirror the unique nature of this contracting methodology. If you are an owner, proponent, contractor or designer – this master class can help you ensure the momentum necessary to achieve successful results for ongoing alliance lifecycle management


What’s in it for you?

The adoption of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) has recently increased significantly as a preferred method of project planning. The growing volumes of projects selecting this as their preferred procurement model recognise the power of collaborative styles of contracting to achieve outstanding project results.

This two day hands-on training session will focus on the core elements of applying this approach successfully. It can also help you to clear up any confusion about how your team is / or can deliver outstanding results in an ECI project environment. It will give you the building blocks to construct a winning formula for delivery.

Finally, it will provide clear structure around KPIS, collaboration, risk and partner selection and answer your questions around how to get the most from this contract strategy.

  • As an Owner/Client, you will understand how an ECI works, how it compares with other forms of collaborative delivery models, and how it might be used for your own projects
  • As a designer or contractor, you will learn how your role in an ECI compares with other delivery methods, how to handle the selection process, and how best to participate in the RAMP and Delivery phases.
  • Regardless of your position, you will discover how to build a high performance culture that promotes innovation and accountability and delivers exceptional results

Do you want to work collaboratively, irrespective of the form of contract?

This established Masterclass series has been researched by IQPC’s construction team to ensure it parallels changes in the industry landscape.

Trend’s we’ve seen arising over the last 3-6 months are all captured in this two-day training Masterclass to ensure that the training you will receive is 100% relevant.

With a group of peers you will explore:

  • Focusing on value-for-money,
  • Where traditional methods fail and where ECI is applicable
  • Why and how ECIs work
  • Project quality, efficiency and productivity
  • Success management of relationships in this collaborative environment
  • Identification of key problems and suggested solutions
  • Risk profiling and risk aversion in ECIs
  • Who should take on the risk?
  • The current economic and infrastructure climate
  • The cost of contracting collaboratively: cost reimbursement, price certainty etc
  • Governance and leadership in a collaborative environment

These training courses have benefited many professionals….but don’t just take our word for it….

Very informative and great networking opportunities.
Rick Harris, Program Director, NT Housing
There were honest contributions from all. My current alliance project needed improvement and this crystallized this for me.
Mark Sutton, Alliance Manager, Access alliance
As a new person to alliance contracting, it was great to see all phases including negative and positive. I will definitely attend next year for continued growth and understanding.
Gareth Beynon, Alliance Relationship Manager, Railcorp
I have worked with Alchimie a few times….and have been very impressed with your abilities in developing the team and also individuals…I really saw a huge change in the performance of the VPT team and credit goes to your abilities to bring that out of people.
David Girdler, Manager Major Projects, Downer EDI Works NZ
Alchimie’s program has been well received by participants who generally found it valuable and relevant to their roles working with and managing our alliance and relationship contracts.
Phil Davidson, Contracting Strategy Manager, Water Corporation WA
Alchimie provides a very good sounding board for VicRoads. They build honest relationships which allow frank and fearless discussion…assisted the ALT to focus on important issues and ultimately contributed to the project team achieving a truly outstanding project outcome.
Bruce Gidley, Director of Major Projects, VicRoads