8:00 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Enhancing Owner Engagement in IPD Projects
8:10 am Communicating the Benefits of the IPD Model to Secure Owner Buy-In
Synopsis
• Articulating the benefits of IPD demonstrating how it delivers higher value than traditional methods despite perceived initial costs
• Securing early and ongoing buy-in from senior management and engaging lateral groups for support
• Evaluating how to overcome your client’s project and corporate standards to successfully implement IPD
8:50 am Panel: Clarifying the Owner’s Role & Level of Engagement in IPD Projects for Optimal Alignment
10:00 am Speed Networking & Morning Refreshments
10:40 am Owner’s Perspective: Managing the Commercial Aspects of an IPD Project
Synopsis
• Firsthand account of what to be prepared for as the project transitions from Validation through Construction
• Establishing trust and transparency by discussing the commercial & financial intricacies openly to align expectations and outcomes from the outset through to final completion
• Developing a target cost that aligns with both the owner and contractor’s commercial perspectives
• Implementing robust cost controls, regular financial reporting and strategic financial planning to maintain adequate cash flow and release of profit pool
11:20 am Evaluating the Optimal Role of the Owner on IPD Projects & How to Secure Their Buy-In
Synopsis
Join this session to discuss why owners buy-in to the IPD model, the owner’s role in decision-making processes, as well as the financial management of IPD projects.
Breaking Away From Traditional Ways of Working
11:40 am Building a Culture of Collaboration to Increase Project Efficiency & Productivity
Synopsis
• Shifting organizational, cultural, and commercial structures from control to collaborative, siloed to a unified team, and from transactional to relational contracts
• Balancing individual and project interests with integrated incentive frameworks, demonstrating the mutual benefits for all stakeholders involved
• Establishing rewards and consequences to encourage positive behaviour and commitment to project goals
12:00 pm Networking Lunch
1:20 pm Case Study: Exploring Traditional & Hybrid IPD Approaches to Determine What is Best for Your Projects
Synopsis
• Exploring the advantages and benefits of a traditional IPD method and hybrid IPD approaches: why we saw shortfalls in the traditional method
• Understanding when to adopt IPD or hybrid models based on project needs and constraints to get the best outcomes
• Harnessing lessons learned during this decision-making process to inform future contracts
Building Effective Partnerships
2:00 pm Selecting the Right Partners Who Will Thrive in Collaborative Delivery for Successful Project Outcomes
Synopsis
• Building trust within your internal procurement team to confidently select new partners without traditional bidding processes
• Evaluating prospective partners during the Request for Proposal (RFP) selection process based on their understanding and commitment to IPD to ensure they will embrace the model
• Identifying partners with the right technical capabilities and team skills essential for project success
2:40 pm Discuss: Cultivating Collaborative Cultures & Strategic Partnerships
Synopsis
• Brainstorm strategies to break away from traditional ways of working and create unified teams by selecting and evaluating partners who align with IPD principles to ensure successful project outcomes.
3:00 pm Afternoon Refreshments
3:40 pm Panel: Encouraging Trade Contractors to Embrace IPD Principles Without Direct Contract Involvement
Synopsis
• Addressing initial hesitations from trade partners and highlighting the benefits of embracing IPD principles
• Determining whether to incorporate model requirements into contracts or achieve buy-in through mutual understanding and shared goals
• Demonstrating the value of collaborative tools and practices, and sharing success stories of improved project outcomes through full trade partner engagement with the IPD model
Technologies for Successful Coordination
4:20 pm Leveraging the Right Technologies for Maximum Collaboration
Synopsis
• Selecting and utilizing the right collaboration platforms for managing meetings, communications, and threaded conversations for all stakeholders
• Maximizing the use of current collaborative tools to enhance virtual collaboration and improve productivity
• Implementing user-friendly file sharing and task management tools to meet enterprise document management needs for efficient teamwork
• Managing hybrid work environments to facilitate a collaborative environment such as virtual “big rooms” ensuring that remote participants are fully integrated