Welcome, Introduction & Progress Report

Peter Rebbeck, Chairman of Construct IT

Chris Blythe, CEO CIOB

Prof. Farzad Khosrowshahi, Director of Construct IT

Dr. Jason Underwood, Manager of Construct IT

Facilitated Workshop: e-Tendering

This facilitated workshop focused on 'e-Tendering'. The session opened with Joe discussing the feasibility and benefits of an industry e-Tendering solution. Discussions followed on the experiences/aspirations of industry from Jeff as they move towards adopting an e-Tendering approach including those of Shepherd Construction. Following the presentations, the workshop provided the opportunity for delegates to discuss and reflect on the issues surrounding the feasibility and benefits to e-Tendering.

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Thursday 17th May 2007

Paul (from Urban Vision - construction procurement advisors to Salford City Council) discussed how local authorities are increasingly incorporating their local social and economic sustainability objectives into construction procurement and supply chain management. They explained how strategy and process are used to secure the availability and training and recruitment of local people and use of local supply chains throughout the contractor selection and construction process in addition to how ICT supports this.

David introduced and provided an update of the EU FP6 project Manubuild which commenced in 2006 and is targeting a radical breakthrough from the current 'craft and resource-based construction' to 'Open Building Manufacturing', combining ultra-efficient (ambient) manufacturing in factories and on sites with an open system for products and components offering diversity of supply in the market.

Simon will discuss the evolution of intelligent buildings focusing on productivity, people and the environment. The session will present how their commercial and public sector organisations are managing their estates over longer life cycles in a more effective and inspirational manner.

Julie set the scene by discussing the current and future key challenges facing the industry in terms of the IT skills gap as organisations embrace new innovation/ technologies /practices along with an insight across other sectors. April and Mark will then provided and industry perspectives in terms of the key challenges in ensuring the required IT capabilities and competencies continue to be maintained.