Procurement Management

A proper Procurement Strategy is essential to ensure risk is apportioned to meet the planned objectives of the contracting parties. Harris Consulting International’s experience and expertise in this area adds value and benefit to our clients – typically in the following areas:

• Ascertaining commercial viability of projects
• Determining responsibilities of contracting parties
• Selection of appropriate procurement strategy; drafting / amendment of contract terms and conditions to reflect risk strategy
• Appointment of the professional team and the construction team
• Tendering procedures
• Project management and cost control procedures
• Identification of conditions and grounds for potential contractual claims
• Identifying and appraising areas of potential risk and liability, which if neglected may result in loss of commercial viability
• Implementing strategies to safeguard clients’ contractual and commercial interests

We fully support the principles of ‘partnering’ and ‘strategic alliancing’ espoused by Sir Michael Latham in his report on the construction industry, ‘Constructing the Team’ (1994) and by Sir John Egan in his report, ‘Rethinking Construction’ (1998).

It is our opinion, however, that ‘partnering’ and ‘alliancing’ do not eradicate the requirement to ensure that the parties’ obligations and the scope of services/supply are fully and properly defined. This brings certainty to the parties’ contracting arrangements and reduces the potential for disputes.