About this Event
This half day conference brings together public sector clients, consultants and contractors to discuss the long debated question: when should contractors be brought into the process to achieve better outcomes?
Attendees can expect to hear from decision makers in the private and public sector on their procurement strategies and regional spend priorities.
Why Attend?
Be the first to hear the results of a Government-backed research study into ECI
This is the first time CCBP will share the findings and recommendations of their Government-backed report into ECI before the findings go to Parliament. The report examined over 400 public sector projects, comparing the cost and programme impacts of each RIBA stage.
Hear from regional decision makers in Greater Manchester
For the first time, procurement Leads from Manchester City Council, Manchester Airport Group, Trafford Council and more will be sharing their regional spending priorities and procurement strategies, along with keynote Lisa Taylor who will be sharing her vision for Greater Manchester.
Connect with decision makers in Procurement
Decision makers in procurement and supply will be present to hear how other authorities are mandating, enabling and measuring Early Contractor Involvement. This is a unique opportunity to connect with industry peers and discuss procurement strategies openly.
Network with industry colleagues in an honest, open format
Benefit from exclusive networking opportunities with public sector clients, professional services organisations and main contractors in an open format. Those attending are seeking strategic procurement advice.
Companies attending
Arcadis, Balfour Beatty, BAM, CIAT Global, Cowburn Watson-Box Ltd, DGC Consulting Engineers, Eric Wright, Future of Greater Manchester, Galliford Try, Gleeds, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Hill Dickinson, iM2, Kenmac Associates, Kier, Mindflow, Manchester Airport Group, Mott Macdonald, Morgan Sindall, PLACED, RealWorth, RECOM Solutions, RIDGE, Seddon, Stepnell, The Garland Company, Trafford Council, Turner and Townsend, VINCI, Walker Sime, Wates, Willmott Dixon and many more
Agenda
π: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration and Networking
π: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome and Housekeeping
π: 09:10 AM - 09:25 AM
Keynote Speaker
Host: Trevor Steven, CEO, Mindflow
π: 09:25 AM - 09:50 AM
National research briefing: Exploring the impact of ECI
Host: Robbie Blackhurst, Chair, CCBP
π: 09:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Comfort Break
π: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Mandating Early Contractor Involvement
Info: This panel will explore the impact of mandating early contractor involvement across public sector schemes.
Barney Harle, Head of Major Projects, Manchester City Council
Paul Mann, Regional Director, Gleeds
Mike Lane, Director, Willmott Dixon
Chaired By Robbie Blackhurst, Chair of CCBP
Richard Roe, Corporate Director, Trafford Council
π: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Enabling Early Contractor Involvement
Info: This panel will explore how to, and how not to, deliver ECI.
Adrian Blackie, Pre-Construction Director, BAM
Richard Cooper, Procurement Contracts Manager, Manchester Airport Group
Julian Cobley, Director, Arcadis
Chaired by Conor Neild-Crabb, Head of Centre, CCBP
π: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Comfort Break
π: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Measuring the Benefits of Early Contractor Involvement
Info: This panel will take a view of the benefits and drawbacks of early contractor involvement
Jo Harrop, Founder & Director, PLACED
Tim Clement, Morgan Sindall
Phil Higham, Director, RealWorth
Chaired By Lisa Taylor, Executive Director, Future of Greater Manchester
Matt Doran, Victoria North Strategy Lead, Manchester City Council
π: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote Speaker
Host: Lisa Taylor, Executive Director, Future of GM
π: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Networking
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 120.00
