ASPAC/FIDIC/TCDPAP Regional Conference 2012 Colombo

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1 International Federation of Consulting Engineers ASPAC/FIDIC/TCDPAP Regional Conference 2012 Colombo GROWTH THROUGH KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT Enrico Vink FIDIC Managing Director International Federation of Consulting Engineers

2 International Federation of Consulting Engineers World Trade Center 2 Box 311 CH-1215 Geneva Switzerland Tel: Fax: fidic@fidic.org International Federation of Consulting Engineers Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils International Federation of Consulting Engineers

3 International Federation of Consulting Engineers The recognized global voice for the consulting engineering industry Founded in 1913 with headquarters in Geneva Promoting the business interests of suppliers of technology-based intellectual services for the built and natural environment

4 Member Associations 60,000 engineering firms 1,500,000 professionals 89 countries

5 Regional Organisations Groups of Member Associations GAMA Group of Africa Member Associations ASPAC Asia-Pacific group Regional Federations FEPAC EFCA Panamerican Federation of Consultants European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations European Union

6 Vision, Mission and Objectives Vision Enabling the development of a sustainable world as the recognised global voice for the consulting engineering industry Mission To work closely with our stakeholders to improve the business climate in which we operate and enable our members to contribute to making the world a better place to live in, now and in the future.

7 Vision, Mission and Objectives Objectives 1. Be the recognised international authority on issues relating to engineering best practice and quality 2. Actively promote high standards of ethics and integrity among all stakeholders involved in the development of infrastructure worldwide 3. Maintain and enhance FIDIC S representation of the consulting engineering industry worldwide 4. Enhance the image of consulting engineering

8 Vision, Mission and Objectives Objectives 5. Promote and assist the worldwide development of viable consulting engineering industries 6. Maintain the leading position of FIDIC s Forms of Contract 7. Improve and develop FIDIC s training and publishing activities 8. Promote and encourage the development of Young Professionals in the Consulting Engineering Industry

9 FIDIC Principles Quality Services Value for the client Cost efficiency Impartiality High Standards Performance Know-how Integrity Best Practice Standard contract documents Policies and guidelines Fair allocation of risks and responsibilities Selection by Ability Quality of proposals Skills and experience Fair remuneration Sustainability Long-term perspective Respect for the environment Project-level focus Capacity Building International cooperation Training & transfer of know-how Manuals

10 Business Pr Business Practice Guides - Knowledge The Authority on Business Practice Services Consultant Selection Informed Purchaser Conflict of Interest Services Definitions Reviewing the work of others Project Delivery Consultants in Design-Build & PFI Project Cost Estimates Tendering Procedures Integrity FIMS FIDIC Integrity Management System Quality Management System Guidelines Risk Management Project Insurance Liability Insurance Dispute Resolution Amicable Settlement Sustainability Project Sustainability Management System

11 Partners - International Agencies Keep the consulting engineering industry s concerns on the agenda Regular meetings as the industry s voice - Annual Meetings with International Financial Institutions The World Bank Asian Development Bank European Bank for Reconstruction & Development Inter-American Development Bank African Development Bank Islamic Development Bank WB ADB EBRD IADB ADB IDB

12 International Agencies Keep the consulting engineering industry s concerns on the agenda Strategic partnerships - Joint activities to develop business practice International Standards Organization International Labour Organization World Federation of Engineering Organizations United Nations Environment Program Confederation of International Construction Associations Transparency International ISO ILO WFEO UNEP CICA TI

13 Global Outlook and Trends - 1 Global Characteristics population growth 7 billion by billion by 2040 more need for basic infrastructure Global problems global warming water scarcity energy shortages pressure of urbanisation

14 Global Outlook and Trends 2 Global Trends Construction spending growth seen in all regions EXCEPT Western Europe and the USA Growth being led by the Asia Pacific Region and South America Global growth in total construction spending to reach pre-2007 levels by 2015

15 Global Outlook and Trends - 3 Construction sector global construction output in 2010 was about USD 6 trillion (global GDP in 2010 was USD 63 trillion) Professional services in the construction industry represent 10% to the global construction output: USD 600 billion Project financing new forms of public-private partnership investment Project costs and returns deliver more for less.

16 Consulting Engineering Sector - 1 COSTS AND INVESTMENT SUCCESS ENGINEERING THINKING CONSTRUCTION BUILDING O&M MAINTAINING REPERCUSSION ON INVESTMENT COSTS REPERCUSSION ON INVESTMENT SUCCESS

17 Consulting Engineering Sector - 2 Global characteristics International market place for consulting engineering is becoming more competitive: export-led recovery has given rise to many new players seeking opportunities firms are becoming more international and their workforces more multinational and mobile developing world is embracing knowledge intensive professional services by leveraging technology and offering low-cost solutions

18 Consulting Engineering Sector - 3 Major Knowledge issues for the industry Global Skills Shortage Looming requires a new approach to Capacity Building in ALL markets Professional development ongoing (institutes etc) - technical skills - ethics, sustainability, etc Business development (FIDIC & MAs) - management skills, as well as integrity, sustainability, risk, people management, finance etc

19 Consulting Engineering Sector - 4 Consulting engineering as a strategic industry Consulting engineering firms have a profound effect on the natural environment and society, and this gives them a strategic role in understanding change and in providing solutions to adapt to new scenarios Consulting engineers should have more influence in the definition of the solutions to global problems Consulting engineers should aim at gaining visibility as a knowledgebased industry. More than 50% of services are now non-technical.

20 Consulting Engineering Sector - 5 Opportunities in the global market Global estimates for infrastructure spending requirements over the next 25 years, more than $50 trillion Asia, excluding Japan, in the fast lane U.S. and Europe, in the slow lane

21 Consulting Engineering Sector - 6 Leverage Knowledge to Grow the Industry Think Global Act Local FIDIC Best Practices (Knowledge sharing ) - Local & regional training - M&A, B2B, partnering, JVs etc - Match up international skills with local skills - Influence MDBs, Governments, others

22 Professional Services Agreements FIDIC publishes model agreements for professionals services - Client - Consultant - Joint Venture - Sub-Consultant - Representative

23 Procurement and Business Practice - Work in Progress Contracts & Agreements - Construction and Plant Sub-Contracts (update) - Client Architect (new) - Joint Venture (update) - Sub-Consultant (update) - Project Procurement (replaces Tendering Procedure) Short, Construction, Plant & EPC/Turnkey updates - Dredgers Update Business Practice - Quality Based Selection guide (update) - Risk Management short guide - Definitions of Scope guidelines - Design for Safety guidelines - PSM Guidelines (update) - Disaster Management

24 Conclusion In the current economic context Consulting Engineers can provide: Innovative solutions to global challenges, working closely with governments and multilateral institutions in defining new foundations for economic growth. Knowledge-based and technology-driven industry, playing a key role in making globalisation work for everyone. But, we need to be more visible, and collaborate with others Get more involved:- International, regional and local events; your firm s networking; the local MA; FIDIC

25 International Federation of Consulting Engineers Thank You See you in Seoul 9-12 th September

26 FIDIC Contacts International Federation of Consulting Engineers President Vice-President Geoff French, UK Pablo Bueno, Spain Secretariat World Trade Center 2 Geneva Airport Box 311 CH-1215 Geneva 15 Switzerland Tel: Fax: fidic@fidic.org Managing Director Enrico Vink