Masterclasses

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Masterclass A: Driving Sustainable and Efficient Projects at Minimal Cost
Masterclass B: Effective Partnering and Alliance Contracting to Maintain Profitable Relationships

4 November 2008

09.00 - 17:00 Masterclass A: Driving Sustainable and Efficient Projects at Minimal Cost

Rationale

Sustainability is about more than being green. Sustainability also requires the integration of human, social and economic factors in addition to environmental factors, to ensure that your development maintains a predefined level of integrity after construction has been completed.

During this masterclass, you will receive a detailed walk-through of how to drive a sustainable and efficient project without overcompromising on cost. Facilitated group work will provide you with the skills to achieve strong sustainability through all phases during and after a project.

Benefits

Understand how different contributing factors affect sustainable projects and how to balance those factors
Explore the impact of different sustainability initiatives on design, development and construction
Create an advanced model of sustainability implementation
Bring short and long-term cost into the equation
Examine methods of continuous improvement throughout the lifecycle of a development

Workshop Leader

Stephen Oehme
Regional Director, Value Management & Sustainability
HYDER CONSULTING MIDDLE EAST

Stephen has over 20 years experience in all property market sectors and is experienced in all property design disciplines. Until 2004, Stephen was based in Australia where he has been acknowledged as a significant contributor to the Australian national property industry. He was a foundation member of the technical steering committee for the Green Building Council of Australia (GB CA) and has contributed to many national publications. From 2004, Stephen’s focus has been on international projects and sustainability initiatives. Current projects include Burj Dubai Tower (the world’s tallest building) and he is also the Project Director for the Strategic Environment Assessment on MA SDA R City. In 2005, Stephen was Keynote Speaker and Session Chair at the first Green Building conference in the Middle East. In addition, he has been selected as a judge for the Ford Motor Company Conservation and Environmental Grants Scheme 2008, by the invitation of the United Nations (UNEP ) a participant in the Zayed International Prize and Conference 2008 (US $1 million award) and is a significant contributor to various summits, conferences and workshops as well as government and industry initiatives.

5 November 2008

09.00 - 17:00 Masterclass B: Effective Partnering and Alliance Contracting to Maintain Profitable Relationships

Rationale

Partnering and alliance contracting ensure maximum profits for all project stakeholders by reducing the claims culture. You will discover how best practices in partnering minimise cost and time overruns and ensure that projects are delivered to outstanding quality. You will participate in group work that involves completing example tasks and building solutions that you can walk away with and implement immediately within your business.

Benefits

Understand how partnering benefits all parties involved in a project
Explore different forms of alliance contracts
Learn how to incorporate all stakeholders and minimise the risk of overruns
Examine partnering strategies used internationally and tailor them to your business

Workshop Leader

Andrew Greaves
Partner
TROWERS & HAMLINS

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