Come and join us for a Conference and Networking event which will focus on key industry issues for all involved in Quantity Surveying. http://www.theqsi.co.uk/seminars.asp We are looking for sponsors. So far you will be able to browse a number of sponsor stands during the course of the day, including Howdens Insurance Brokers, Franklin & Andrews and Pinnacle Environment Ltd. Keynote Address Stuart Ladds, Director, Government Property Unit Session 1 Role of the Employer’s Agent Speaker: Steve Newcombe, Mott MacDonald • What functions does an Employer’s Agent perform? Is the role limited to design and construct procurement? • Does a QS have to learn new skills to undertake the role eg quality of workmanship, assessing delays for EOT and taking a brief to produce employers requirements etc? • Is the role likely to be as good as Project Manager which has been monopolised by QSs? • Is the QS again going to steal a march on Architects? • How lucrative are the fees? • QSi Best Practice Certificate Session 2 The Future of QS Software Speaker: Paul Watkins, Masterbill • A look at the latest advances in eTendering, Cost Databases and CAD Measurement, the efficiencies they offer and benefits they deliver, enabling QSs to prosper, rather than simply “survive†during the recession Session 3 Future Procurement Speaker: Roger Knowles, QSi • Is Design and Construct likely to continue growing at the expense of traditional methods? • Is Best Value likely to be overtaken by Best Affordable Value? • Is the assessment of quality/price tender assessment likely to move in favour of price? • Are the snags in Target Cost Contracts coming home to roost? • Will there be a big swing back to lowest price bidding? • Will early contractor involvement take off? • How long will the “Herd Instinct†relating to the use of the NEC last? Session 4 The Cost of BREEAM Speakers: Andrew Knapp/David Cadwallader, Coles Knapp/CEADA Environmental • Areas of possible involvement • Breeam (BRE Environmental Assessment Method ) assessment • Energy assessments • Code for Sustainable Homes • SAP • SBEM • Is this role likely to be as successful as CDM Co-ordinator? Session 5 Future Insurance Risks Speaker: Phil Davies, Howdens • Since the recession commenced have claims been on the increase • How has this affected PI premiums • Are the risks greater for acting as Employer’s Agent or Environmental Consultant • Will it affect premiums • Insurance backing for QSi Best Practice Certificate • Efficient insurance buying • Basic Risk Management Session 6 Carbon Reduction Costing Speaker: James Fiske, Franklin & Andrews • CapIT ;Mott McDonnald/ICE world first online construction cost and carbon tool • Building and Civil Engineering • Up to date cost and carbon information • Allows quick and accurate estimating Session 7 Dispute Resolution Going Forward Speaker: Tony Bingham • Energy saving on disputes • Money saving ideas that cause dispute • Wrong analysis by Latham • The light goes out on partnering • NEC and the Emperor’s clothes
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