This forum will discuss a range of key and emerging issues in the contract management and project delivery global arena.

This forum will run in parallel with Panel session 3 - Developing a customer-centered approach to infrastructure and Panel session 4 - Leading the infrastructure revolution.

Co-moderators:

• Thanos Totsikas, FIDIC Credentialing Ltd General Manager 
• Andrea Chao, Partner / lawyer, Two Birds
• Alfredo Ingletti, Chairman, 3TI Progetti Italia Ingegneria Integrata Spa

Key topics:

• Key contract management issues and how to best manage them from all parties’ perspectives. 
• Effective communication and how qualified contract managers should best actively liaise with the parties and contribute to successful project delivery.
• Managing health and safety on site, the main risks and how to address them.
• Best practices when managing the supply chain, managing change and uncertainty and how to proactively address this.
• Key risks, obstacles and best practices during the contract management lifecycle.
• Key benefits of having a certified contract manager involved during the procurement phase, during project implementation and on site, including construction at site.
• Managing contract documentation and its importance in successful project execution.