Procurement team for design and construction
Procurement is the purchasing process for goods and services. On a construction project, procurement may be used to purchase design services, construction works, goods, mateirals and so on.
The team that carry out this process (or part of it) may be described as a procurement team. Their functions are typically conducted via a tendering process and may involve; defining procurement packages, preparing tender documents, identifying suitable suppliers, assessing tender submissions, negotiating and agreeing terms and so on.
They will typically work for contractor or developer, and ensure the design and construction of a building is procured according to a strategy that meets both their own commercial needs and the objectives of the client. Typical considerations are likely to include speed, cost, quality, specific project constraints, risk, ownership, financing, insurance and warranties, track record, market conditions and so on.
A procurement team (which my range from a single individual to a whole department) is usually necessary as projects are complex, with many suppliers and defined timescales, and contractors may be inundated with offers from suppliers. It is the job of the procurement team to manage suppliers and develop purchasing strategies that meet the requirements of the project.
The procurement manager who may lead the procurement team will usually be responsible for developing a clear procurement strategy for the purchase of goods and services. They may be part of a wider finance team and will typically be a qualified, mid- to senior-level management individual.
The members of a procurement team will usually be professionals who are experienced in providing essential services and skills related to the purchase of materials and supplies for the building project. They may have relevant educational qualifications in business, purchasing, quantity surveying, construction management and so on, but usually, there are no specific requirements to have procurement-related qualifications. Some procurement managers and team members may simply have long and valued experience in the area. However, qualifications options are available, for example through the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
The individuals working for a procurement manager may be organised so that each is responsible for procuring certain aspects of a construction contract e.g materials for substructure, superstructure, fit-out etc.
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki
- Admeasurement
- Automated vendor selection.
- Construction contract
- Construction manager
- Design and build procurement route
- Design build finance and operate
- Engineering procurement and construction contract
- Fast track construction
- Framework contract
- Guaranteed maximum price for construction contracts
- Lump sum contract
- Management contractor
- Managing the procurement process
- OJEU procurement procedures
- Private finance initiative
- Procurement plan.
- Procurement route options pros and cons
- Public private partnerships PPP
- Public procurement
- Single-stage tender
- Tender processes for construction contracts
- Traditional contract for construction
- Two-stage tender
- Typical tender process for construction projects.
[edit] External references
Featured articles and news
RTPI leader to become new CIOB Chief Executive Officer
Dr Victoria Hills MRTPI, FICE to take over after Caroline Gumble’s departure.
Social and affordable housing, a long term plan for delivery
The “Delivering a Decade of Renewal for Social and Affordable Housing” strategy sets out future path.
A change to adoptive architecture
Effects of global weather warming on architectural detailing, material choice and human interaction.
The proposed publicly owned and backed subsidiary of Homes England, to facilitate new homes.
How big is the problem and what can we do to mitigate the effects?
Overheating guidance and tools for building designers
A number of cool guides to help with the heat.
The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy: A 10 year plan
Previous consultation criticism, current key elements and general support with some persisting reservations.
Building Safety Regulator reforms
New roles, new staff and a new fast track service pave the way for a single construction regulator.
Architectural Technologist CPDs and Communications
CIAT CPD… and how you can do it!
Cooling centres and cool spaces
Managing extreme heat in cities by directing the public to places for heat stress relief and water sources.
Winter gardens: A brief history and warm variations
Extending the season with glass in different forms and terms.
Restoring Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens
Transforming one of the least sustainable constructions imaginable.
Construction Skills Mission Board launch sector drive
Newly formed government and industry collaboration set strategy for recruiting an additional 100,000 construction workers a year.
New Architects Code comes into effect in September 2025
ARB Architects Code of Conduct and Practice available with ongoing consultation regarding guidance.
Welsh Skills Body (Medr) launches ambitious plan
The new skills body brings together funding and regulation of tertiary education and research for the devolved nation.
Paul Gandy FCIOB announced as next CIOB President
Former Tilbury Douglas CEO takes helm.
UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy. In brief with reactions
With the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).