How alliancing and collaboration can transform project delivery in the GCC

Clients are increasingly demanding better value from their investments, and looking for effective solutions to reduce the time and cost it takes to deliver projects. Moving to more collaborative methods of contracting and project delivery is vital to eliminate waste seen through traditional construction and procurement processes, and to increase efficiency and quality.

In the post-Covid world, where cost pressures and competition will be tougher than ever, collaborative contracting models such as alliancing and partnering will ensure better results for construction clients in the Middle East.

Discussion points:

What are the key challenges with traditional contract models?
How can collaborative contracts mitigate these challenges?
How can we set up effective collaborative models? And how can we measure the benefits?
What role can clients, consultants, and contractors play in supporting collaborative and alliancing models?
What are the key enablers for a collaborative contracting environment?
What are the key lessons learned in collaboration from other markets and industries?

Panelists:
- Paul Abbosh, Managing Director, GCC – excluding UAE&KSA,
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group
- Sean McQue, Operations Director, Alec
- Raymond Hector, Director – Commercial Contracts, Procurement, Aldar Properties

Moderator:
- Richard Thompson, Editorial Director, MEED