CWA are running a uniquely accredited one-day training course on The Business Case for BIM(M) and its Adoption on Friday 30th March. 

Book your place before 13th February for a 20% discount

The course results in an accredited Level 5 Award (approximately equivalent to degree level in difficulty). It is suitable for anyone who is considering implementing BIM(M) and needs to understand what it is and the business case for doing so.

In times of austerity it is necessary to change to deliver more for less. This courses will equip you with the knowledge & skills to assess the drivers of the current climate and understand the role of BIM(M) in driving greater efficiency on an ongoing basis.

Supply-chain integration in the construction sector drives performance improvement, greater project ‘certainty’ and reduced risk. A key factor in achieving successful integration is the accuracy, effective flow and intelligent use of information which BIM(M) encourages.

Understand the impact of BIM(M) and why your organisation requires it

• Current drivers, including National Government policy, Client and Project Team perspective and current levels of capability.
• The principles of implementing BIM(M): the different types of model, benefits, risks & degrees of adoption
• Understand the different applications of BIM(M): on new build or refurbishment of existing buildings and the different technologies available BIM(M) usage.

• That timber frame contractors and suppliers have been competing on lowest price
• That main Contractors have exerted extreme pressure
• As a consequence, prices have reached their lowest possible ebb, leaving Contractors and  Suppliers with no basis on which to compete.

Thus members need to find means of increasing value, not just cutting price, in order to gain a competitive advantage.

“very inspiring. I look forward to implementing in my role” – Nick Bligh, Jeld-Wen

In response, UKTFA have worked with CWA to create a bespoke training programme focused on tools and techniques to improve efficiency and create a competitive edge: the UKTFA Certificate in Collaboration and Integration.

This is comprised of 4 units introducing the principles of Collaboration and Integration and tools and techniques to implement real business improvement.

“Excellent, confident delivery, interactive and light-hearted while still informative” – David Riley, Oakworth Homes

Our first cohort completed training in January 2012, with attendees from Holbrook, Jeld-Wen, Oakworth Homes, Castleoak, Taylor Lane, Roe Ltd, Frame Homes, Oregon, Janex and the Sylva Group.

Delivery included accommodation at a local hotel with a dinner discussion chaired by Steve Green, Associate Director at Thomas Vale, directing debate around common challenges and developments.

A second course is due to follow in spring 2012.

CWA are delighted to announce our programme of public courses for 2011/12, delivered at our training centre in Stratford-upon-Avon. In addition to dates below, all CWA courses are available at any time to individual clients.  >For full course content and dates please use the links below and the navigation bar to the left. For more information, including full course costs, please use the CONTACT US section or call 0207 592 1153.

Diploma

Diploma in Collaboration and Integration in Construction: Starts 1st/2nd September 2012 – 13 units over 7 months. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building to ACIOB.

One Day Awards

• Principles of Collaboration in Construction: 1st/2nd September 2011
• Open Book Cost Management: Thursday 29th September 2011
• Collaborative Forms of Contract: Friday 30th September 2011
• Collaborative Procurement: Thursday 20th October 2011 
• Supply Chain Management: Friday 21st October 2011 
• Leadership: Thursday 24th November 2011 
• Change Management: Friday 25th November 2011 
• Lean and Continuous Improvement: January 2012 (date tbc)
• Collaborative Planning and Project Management: January 2012 (date tbc)
• Value Management: February 2012 (date tbc)
• Value Mapping and Engineering: February 2012 (date tbc)
• Design Team Integration: March 2012 (date tbc)
• Collaborative Design Management: March 2012 (date tbc)

Sector Specific Certificates (Course content tbc)

Housing sector qualifications

We are currently working to develop short courses directly bespoke to  Highways and Health/Education Estates. More detail to be announced shortly