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A Short Course in International Business Culture describes how to develop international cultural awareness and avoid cultural faux pas. It identifies key cultural differences, explains how to read unspoken cultural signals and pinpoint conflicts and oppor

As construction projects became larger and more complex the need to control their costs became greater. As a result, cost control professions such as the cost manager and the quantity surveyor emerged. Cost control mechanisms have evolved with changes in the construction sectors. It is now apparent that the output of the construction sector plays an important part in the economic stability and growth of both national and international economies. Recently a coalition was formed to produce an international construction measurement standard (ICMS). All member organisations of the ICMS have pledged to mandate the standard amongst their membership and seek to have the standard incorporated by governments worldwide. This poster gives an overview of cost control and the need for a globalised standard.

In December 2014 the Government Contracts Committee for Construction, (GCCC), published its Report on the Review of the Performance of the Public Works Contract. The report proposed 4 interim measures to amend the Public Works Contracts. As a result it has become necessary to provide a fully measured Bill of Quantities, in line with the Agreed Rules of Measurment 4, for specialist sub-contractors. The emphasis of this presentation was the use of both the Agreed Rules of Measurement 4 and the Supplement 2 in the preparation of fully measured Bills of Quantities as required by the Irish Public Works Contracts where the project is Designed by the Client. This presentation focused on the measurment of electrical services in this regard.

3B Contracting Limited is a privately owned building and civil engineering firm on the east coast of Ireland. The company works predominately within the east Leinster region. The company falls into the category of being a small to medium size contracting company. The procurement function is carried out by a number of small departments. Procurement is a key function for securing value for money and ensuring the successful continuation of the company. Most projects tendered are done so using the traditional method of design-bid-build and as a result the subsequent sub-contract packages are secured in a similar manner. All plant and materials are procured by the purchasing department. Currently the existing strategy lacks a cohesive strategic approach whereby different departments carry out separate elements of the procurement function and the function can be handled differently by different individuals due to the lack of procedural guidance. The main reason for this lack of cohesion is due to the procurement function not being centralised. The proposals contained within this document have arisen due to the need for a centralised procurement function which would provide a collaborative, cohesive and consistent approach to procurement within the firm. This would be aided by the introduction of a sub-contractor and supplier database including a performance related review mechanism. The competitive nature of the construction industry in Ireland highlights the need for a firm procurement strategy. 3B have opportunities to improve competitiveness by researching existing and emerging client based procurement routes. This familiarity will help to make 3B less risk adverse. Another area which will aid the company in gaining a competitive edge is to formulate a more formal strategy for sustainable procurement. New government driven initiatives will also be of benefit in this regard. Such a strategy would benefit the company and its profile which in turn would be of great importance in developing a competitive advantage over its competitors.