Managing Contractors, Subcontractors and Construction Supply Chains Training Course

Module 1: Fundamentals of Contractor Management

• Principles of effective Contractor Management
• Contractor roles and responsibilities
• Contractor lifecycle management
• Establishing clear performance expectations
• Contractor governance and accountability

Module 2: Managing Subcontractors in Construction

• Subcontractor selection and engagement
• Defining scopes of work and responsibilities
• Subcontractor coordination and supervision
• Managing subcontractor performance
• Addressing subcontractor risks and disputes

Module 3: Construction Procurement Strategies

• Procurement principles and planning
• Procurement methods and sourcing strategies
• Supplier prequalification and evaluation
• Tendering and bid evaluation
• Cost, quality, and value considerations in procurement

Module 4: Contracts and Contract Administration

• Types of construction contracts
• Key contractual terms and obligations
• Contract administration processes
• Variations, claims, and extensions of time
• Contract compliance and documentation

Module 5: Supplier Performance Management

• Establishing supplier performance indicators
• Performance monitoring and reporting
• Quality and delivery assessment
• Corrective and preventive actions
• Continuous supplier improvement

Module 6: Construction Supply Chain Management

• Supply chain structure and coordination
• Material and equipment procurement
• Logistics and delivery management
• Supply chain risks and disruptions
• Building resilient construction supply chains

Module 7: Contractor Risk, Quality and Safety Management

• Identifying contractor-related risks
• Risk allocation and mitigation
• Quality assurance and quality control
• Contractor health and safety responsibilities
• Auditing, inspections, and compliance monitoring

Module 8: Communication, Dispute Resolution and Relationship Management

• Effective contractor communication
• Managing stakeholder expectations
• Negotiation techniques
• Preventing and resolving construction disputes
• Building productive long-term contractor relationships

Module 9: Performance Improvement and Best Practices

• Contractor performance reviews
• Benchmarking and performance improvement
• Digital tools for contractor management
• Supply chain optimisation
• Developing effective Contractor Management frameworks