Contractors need a wide range of skills to perform their duties. Their individuals or staff as a Team need to manage project costs, budgets and interpret contracts. They must be good leaders, be able to draft and manage programmes, delays and crises involving subcontractors and other staff.
Contractors need also a strong business background and technical knowledge of all aspects of construction. Finally, contractors require good customer service skills and the ability to convey messages in a clear manner,
This course will cover how contract work should be managed. It clarifies the general health and safety responsibilities of clients and contractors and the relations between them to protect people and the workforce, including visitors or members of the public.
Managing Client – Contractor Relationships course will give participants:
- An overview of relevant aspects of the British legal system.
- A Comprehending of the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- A detailed comprehending of the CDM Regulations (including the 2007 changes), the main duty holders and the roles they play.
- A comprehending of the competence requirements for the key duty holders and the principals involved in the selection of competent contractors.
- A highlight of the key elements of HSG65 (‘Successful health and safety management’ HSE Guidance).
- An understanding of how risk assessment, safe systems of work, method statements and permits to work play a pivotal role in managing safety on site.
- The skills needed to set up control arrangements for contractors arriving and leaving site.
- The knowledge to plan for emergencies.
- The skills to monitor and evaluate contractors on site.
Managing Client – Contractor Relationships training course is ideal for :
- Anyone responsible for managing contractors; this often includes those who carry out contractor inductions, including heads of department, HR personnel, stage doorkeepers and supervisors.
- Managing directors, company owners
- Site managers, foremen, team leaders, project managers