Work Plan 2007-2010
Commission 10
Original work plan in .pdf-format.
Title
Construction Economics and Management
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Mr.
Andrew Morley, Chairperson of Commission 10. |
Terms of reference
- Construction Economics, including Quantity Surveying, Building
Surveying, Cost Engineering and Management, Estimating and Tendering
- Commercial Management including Procurement, Risk Management and
Contract Law for construction and non construction activity
- Project and Programme Management including Planning / Scheduling.
Mission statement
- To advance the professional practice of surveyors working in all
disciplines of Construction Economics, Commercial Management and Project
Management
- To research and identify “best practice” of surveyors working in
different cultures and economies
- To facilitate the exchange and interchange of information, knowledge and
experience between surveyors
- To publicise and promote the work of surveyors to the public,
particularly young people, governments and non-governmental organisations,
and enhance its perception of the value of surveyors and the services that
they deliver
- To co-operate and work with fellow surveyors in all branches and
groupings of the profession to further the objectives of FIG.
General
The overall theme for Commission 10 is summarised as the “Contribution of the
surveyor in the economic development, management and realisation of projects and
facilities”.
The Commission is fully cognisant of the pressing need to achieve
understanding of its rôle amongst FIG colleagues so as to enlist their
participation in its work; and, of the need to encourage suitably qualified
national associations of (quantity) surveyors to join FIG. Success in these aims
will reduce the perceived Euro-centricity of the Commission.
The plan for 2007-2010 is to concentrate on developing and disseminating
understanding of the requirements and processes necessary to facilitate and
encourage the investment of private finance into projects.
This focus has been chosen because all projects require finance to move
forwards. However, projects in the developing world are often constrained by the
source of funds whilst projects in the more developed world are constrained by
the allocation of funds - both need to attract funding for their projects. To
gain finance for a project from private sources, project sponsors need to
present a business case that demonstrates the long-term financial viability of
the proposed project.
Historically, BOT and DBFO procurement strategies have been utilised
internationally for toll roads, bridges and the like. More recently, PFI and PPP
arrangements have been developed as procurement strategies for hospitals,
schools, defence and transport projects. There has been much pioneering work in
the development of PFI and PPP strategies and this knowledge can be shared and
developed worldwide. The transparent and visible use of “best practice”
commercial management techniques will greatly increase a sponsor’s ability to
raise private finance for a project. Improvements in the raising of finance for
projects has the potential to unlock funds and bring about the earlier
realisation of projects for the benefit of both users and the professionals
engaged in their delivery and ongoing management.
The ‘Policy issues’ specified against each Working Group will be addressed
and carried forward in the context of the plan as set out above.
Commission 10 is keen to work with other Commissions so as to achieve unity
of purpose in the pursuit of inter-disciplinary interests especially on issues
related to project management.
In addition to the specific activities above, the Commission will support and
contribute to FIG Task Forces and the Standards Network. The Commission will
also respond to the FIG Council to address new issues as they emerge.
It will also be considered whether the name of the Commissions should be
changed for the next term of office to bring greater focus to commercial and
project management.
Working Group 10.1 - Construction Economics
Policy Issues
- Map skills and knowledge process for both Quantity Surveyors and Building
Surveyors
- Research current practice in differing cultures and economies to develop
and publish generic guidelines as to “best practice”
- To monitor and, if possible, join and contribute to research projects
being carried out by others.
- Minority and gender issues and enhancing representation of
under-represented groups.
Chair
Specific projects
- To work with other Commissions to support their work on the technical
and cost issues of affordable housing and associated matters in developing
and emerging economies
- To support and monitor the Commission’s attention to all minority
interest issues.
Publication(s)
- Report at each FIG working week outlining activity and progress
Working Group 10.2 - Commercial Management
Policy Issues
- To study, analyse and compare different procurement models and publish
generic guidelines as to “best practice”.
Acting Chair
Mr. Geoff K. Schmitt
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:
Shirley.Bithell@ccmassociates.com
Specific projects
- To work with other Commissions to support their work on the procurement of
infrastructure and affordable housing in developing and emerging economies.
Publication(s)
- Report at each FIG working week outlining activity and progress.
Working Group 10.3 - Project and Programme Management
Policy Issues
- To describe and compare different Project Management methods and publish
generic guidelines as to “best practice”
- To describe and detail a “best practice” model for the successful
management of multi-project programmes in both developed and developing
economies.
Chair
Mr. Richard A Hucker, MBE
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:
Richard.Hucker@costain.com
Specific projects
- A review of and comparison of construction procurement-Europe, and a
different procurement policy
- A comparison and analysis of the methods of design, procurement and
construction of buildings and their engineering installation
Publication(s)
- Report at each FIG working week outlining activity and progress.
Co-operation with Sister Associations
The Chairman-elect proposes to review with the International Cost Engineering
Council, the current Memorandum of Understanding. It is foreseen that the
agreement needs reappraisal and development so as to be more effective and
therefore beneficial to the parties.
The Commission will seek collaboration with the African and Pacific
Associations of Quantity Surveyors (AAQS and PAQS) which are both understood as
affiliates of ICEC.
Calendar of Events
Full participation in FIG Working Weeks and, where appropriate and likely to
be beneficial, FIG regional and strategic meetings.
Commission Officers
Commission Chairman
Commission Secretariat
Ms. Shirley Bithell
CCM Associates Limited
89 Priory Road
Peterborough
PE3 9EE
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel. + 44 1733 892727
Fax + 44 1733 896475
E-mail:
Shirley.Bithell@ccmassociates.com
Vice Chairwoman and Chairwoman of WG 10.1 - Construction Economics
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Ms. Sara J Wilkinson
University of Melbourne
Faculty of Architecture, Building & Planning
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA
Tel. + 61 3 8344 8733
Fax + 61 3 8344 0328
E-mail: saraw@unimelb.edu.au |
Acting Vice Chairman and Acting Chairman of WG 10.2 - Commercial Management
Mr. Geoff K. Schmitt
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail: Shirley.Bithell@ccmassociates.com
Vice Chairman and Chairman of WG 10.3 - Project and Programme Management
Mr. Richard A Hucker, MBE
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail: Richard.Hucker@costain.com
15 March 2007 |
