Construction Procurement Strategies and Delivery Models (CM-046) Training Course

Construction Procurement Strategies and Delivery Models

The choice of procurement strategy and delivery model is one of the most important decisions a client makes on a construction project. It determines how design…

5 daysClassroom or online

49Upcoming dates

12Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Introduction

The choice of procurement strategy and delivery model is one of the most important decisions a client makes on a construction project. It determines how design responsibility, cost certainty, risk, programme and collaboration are balanced, and a poor choice can lead to disputes, cost overruns and delays that no amount of good management can fully correct.

This Construction Procurement Strategies and Delivery Models training course examines the main approaches available and how to select the right one. Participants compare traditional, design and build, management contracting, construction management, early contractor involvement, alliancing, framework and public-private partnership models, and learn how to analyse project objectives, risk appetite and market conditions to choose and implement a strategy.

The course also covers tender processes, contract selection, payment mechanisms and collaborative working arrangements.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Explain the role of procurement strategy in project success
Compare the main construction delivery models and their characteristics
Analyse client objectives, constraints and risk appetite
Select appropriate procurement routes for different projects
Choose suitable payment mechanisms and contract forms
Design effective tender and evaluation processes
Apply collaborative and early contractor involvement approaches
Monitor procurement outcomes and lessons learned

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

Client and owner project directors
Procurement and contracts managers
Quantity surveyors and cost consultants
Project managers and development managers
Public sector infrastructure officials
Contractors' bid and commercial managers

Training Methodology

The course uses comparative analysis, case studies and a procurement strategy workshop. Participants evaluate delivery models for a range of project scenarios, develop a procurement strategy for a case study project, design tender evaluation criteria and discuss lessons from successful and problematic procurements.

Target Competencies

Delivery model comparison
Procurement strategy development
Risk allocation
Payment mechanism selection
Tender process design
Collaborative contracting

Course outline

1Day One: Procurement Strategy Foundations

Why procurement strategy matters for project outcomes
Client objectives: cost, time, quality and risk
Market conditions and contractor capacity
Public procurement rules and private sector freedoms
Stages of developing a procurement strategy
Lessons from successful and failed projects
Exercise: defining objectives for a case study project

2Day Two: Traditional and Design and Build Models

Traditional design, bid and build procurement route
Design and build and its variations
Novation of designers and design responsibility
Turnkey and engineering, procurement and construction contracts
Cost certainty and change risk under each model
Choosing between traditional and integrated delivery
Workshop: comparing models for project scenarios

3Day Three: Management and Collaborative Models

Management contracting and construction management
Early contractor involvement and two-stage tendering
Alliancing and integrated project delivery
Frameworks and long-term partnering arrangements
Public-private partnerships and concessions in overview
Behaviours and governance for collaborative working
Case study: an alliance on a major infrastructure programme

4Day Four: Contracts, Payment and Risk Allocation

Lump sum, remeasurement and cost reimbursable payment
Target cost and pain-gain share mechanisms
Selecting standard forms of contract
Allocating ground, design and inflation risks
Incentives, bonds, guarantees and retentions
Aligning contract terms with procurement strategy
Exercise: allocating risks for a case study project

5Day Five: Tendering, Selection and Review

Pre-qualification and supplier selection
Designing tender documents and instructions
Quality and price evaluation criteria
Negotiation and contract award
Monitoring procurement performance during delivery
Capturing lessons for future procurement
Personal action plan for procurement strategy

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Construction Procurement Strategies and Delivery Models course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Construction Procurement Strategies and Delivery Models course?

The next public date is 7 - 11 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 49 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, London, Barcelona, Rome, Vienna, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Dubai, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Munich, Paris.

Can I take Construction Procurement Strategies and Delivery Models online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,050 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Construction Procurement Strategies and Delivery Models

Course overview

Introduction

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Training Methodology

Target Competencies

Course outline

Dates and fees

Frequently asked questions

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