WA Chapter Event: Understanding Preliminaries

The purpose of this event is to explore how contractors compile costs when pricing preliminaries for projects.

There will be an initial presentation on how preliminaries are typically priced, from high-level cost plans (where included as a percentage of the value of the works) through to a detailed build-up of items typically included within preliminaries when pricing works.

The panel members will then discuss how preliminaries differ from project to project and what intricacies need to be considered when planning for projects. This discussion will include an overview of the items that typically cause problems and how they can be managed.

At the end of the session, there will a brief Q & A during which attendees will be able to question the panel.

About the speakers:

Mark Hall

Mark has been the Director of c2c Services since 2022, offering Project & Construction Management Consultancy & Advisory services. He has over 25 years in the construction industry in both eastern states and WA. Starting in Structural and Civil Engineering, he transitioned to Construction Management, working with Tier 2 & 3 companies on the east coast of Australia. His roles varied from administration to project management, with projects valued from $5M to $60M. He then moved to Tier 1 & 2 companies, managing projects up to $95M in range from fit-out, refurbishment, and construction.

Michael Lawson

Michael has been Northerly's Managing Director for over 30 years. Michael has decades of experience in project management and construction in Australia and overseas, with projects that include retail, multi-storey residential, specialised projects, and commercial and industrial project developments. He provides a comprehensive real estate solution from design to construction and financing.

Robert Conolly

Robert has been the Managing Director of Bertma Construction Pty Ltd for 4 years, during which time he has handled projects valued up to $5 million, and been involved in projects such as office refurbishments, fit-outs, and constructing specialized machine foundations. Notable projects include a 2500m² warehouse office development and a 1200m² warehouse extension. Prior to taking on his position with Bertma Constructions Pty Ltd, Rob spent 13 years with Tier 2 construction firms in roles such as Senior Estimator and Design/Project Manager.

Steve Rivett

As the Managing Director of Rivett Construction, Steve is responsible for the operational performance of all Rivett construction projects in Western Australia including all time, cost, and quality aspects. He is the senior client contact, maintaining open communications regarding progress and issues affecting each project undertaken by the company. Established in 2012, Rivett Construction brings personal experience of 25 years in the Western Australian Construction industry and $243m of construction project value.

About the event:

Date: Wednesday, 14th of August 2024
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm (AWST)
Location: Spacecubed, 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000
Cost: AIQS members $48 (incl. gst) // non-members $60 (incl. GST)
CPD: 1 point

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The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of AIQS.