7:30 Workshop A: Delivering the Perfect Project Brief with Rick Di Paola

9.50 Opening Remarks for the Chairman

Examining the New National Alliance Guidelines and the Benefits and Drawbacks of Alternative Procurement Models

10:00 Keynote Address from the Treasury

Invited:

Andrew Fraser MP
Deputy Premier
Treasurer and Minister for State Development and Trade

10:40 Comparative Analysis of Alliance Contracting Over Other Procurement Models

With the introduction of the new National Alliance Contracting Guidelines and Policy other collaborative models have begun to grow in popularity. In this analysis procurement models will be analysed against each other to establish which are the best fit, for the purpose of the project.

• Assessing what boxes need to be ticked to ensure alliance contracting is the best model for the job
• Examining the risks and environment in which the project will be conducted
• Analysing the risk of environmental factors and the amount of management needed from the client side

Michael Byrne
Chief Procurement Officer
Brisbane City Council

*pending final council approval

11:20 Development, Implementation and Outcome of Using GC21 General Conditions of Contract

• A focus on relationship and co-operative contracting philosophy
• Assessing the impact of GC21 implementation and what this means for alliances going forward
• Examining the claims and issues resolutions

Ashok Verma
Regional Procurement Advisor & Contracts Manager
NSW Public Works

Alliance Contracting Excellence: A Focus on Completed and Ongoing Alliances

12:30 Panel Session: Responding to the New Policy Direction on Alliance Contract Guidelines

• Initial response – what is the mood from client and non owner side
• Feedback on what is expected to work and where the doubts lie for working within the new Alliancing Guidelines
• Lessons learned from the those who have already worked within the new guidelines

Speakers from Day 1 and 2

1:10 Demonstrating Successful Delivery Outcomes on Recent Projects and Programs

• Defining what best practice means across differing procurement models
• Exploring current procurement options with SA and VIC
• Utilising key components of hard dollar into other procurement contracts
• What are the lessons that have been learnt from the: design of the procurement methodology, design of the RFP, design of the selection process, design of a commercial framework and design of a collaborative team

Wayne Sharp
Strategic Procurement Consultant
Alchimie Pty Limited

2:50 Alliance Excellence Case Study: The Eastern Busway Alliance

From the start of the project the Eastern Busway Alliance has shone through with all alliance stakeholders achieving enhanced value for money. Led by the alliance manager Iain Ward a proactive cultural leadership strategy was put in place to ensure reduced risk and cost and increase the safety for all workers. In this case study Iain will share exactly why this cultural leadership strategy has been so successful in ensuring effective completion of the Eastern Busway, before time and on budget.

• Adopting an open communication channel for sharing ideas and putting clear strategies in place
• Thoroughly briefing all subcontractors so their attitudes align with that of the alliance
• Continually monitoring the performance and progress of project against budget and deadlines

Gillian White
Alliance Manager
Eastern Busway Alliance

3:30 Case Study: Retaining Collaboration Throughout the Entirety of the Project

• The importance of collaboration to the success of the project
• Building long term cultural practices and ensuring all team members are working from the same page
• Overcoming major obstacles which could hinder the progress of the project
• Frequent benchmarking and measurement against goals to ensure project objectives are achieved

Michael Jeffery
General Manager of Major Projects
State Water Corporation

Exploring the Opportunities to Deliver Innovative Outcomes and Ensure Value for Money

4:40 Driving Innovation and Achieving Outstanding Results

• Transforming challenges into opportunities
• Effectively translating ideas to ensure visions are put into practice
• Moving from exceptional performance to achieving breakthroughs
• Encouraging an innovative environment to ensure above business as usual standards (BAU) are achieved
• A case study of the Hunter Treatment Alliance

Darren Cleary
Manager Treatment Delivery
Hunter Treatment Alliance

5:20 Developing and Delivering a Clear and Succinct Brief to Achieve Value for Money (VFM) from the Whole Alliance

• Defining VFM and translating that within the brief to ensure all members of the alliance are working towards the same goal
• Outlining the criteria you use to judge what constitutes VFM?
• Measuring and portraying the value in easily understandable value elements
• Continually referring to the brief specifications and ensuring value for money is achieved throughout each stage of the project

Menno Henneveld
Managing Director
Main Roads Western Australia

*topic and presenter subject to final confirmation

6:00 Close of Conference Day 1

6:00 Workshop B: How to Effectively Plan and Measure for Value for Money with Mal Washbourne