ABOUT THE SHORT COURSE

Modern projects are becoming more complex and demanding on the knowledge base and experience required of the global engineer and project manager. Time is always too short and the requirements of the contract are expanding to meet the ever increasing expectations of the 4^th revolution.

Having the right tools for the job is the essence.

The Short Course - A Quantum Leap

 is a tried and tested approach to managing and controlling the complexities of differing demands on the next generation. Learn how to analyse and synthesize data embedded in the ever-increasing number of documents forming part of the contract. Using practical experience consolidated into the palm of your hand and adopting an alternative approach to problem solving, learn how to re-organize your knowledge in a way that is easy to remember and access.

The course will combine a series of lectures, practical workshops and case studies as well as an introduction to the New FIDIC-ITA Conditions for Contract for Underground Works which is planned for publication later this year.  The course is the development and culmination of over 40 years on the job experience in 20 countries for the full life cycle of major construction projects.

Prof. Martin SMITH is Professor for Construction Management at Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea and Managing Director of MATRICS Consult Ltd. UK. Martin Smith graduated in 1969 with a B. Sc. (Hons) at University of Manchester, UMIST, UK. He obtained MICE and C. Eng. in 1975, Dipl. Baumeister in 1983 from the Swiss Confederation and Lead Assessor in QA Management Systems in 1994. Martin is currently the Expert in International Project Management and Controls for Design-Build Construction Management of Hydropower & Dams, Road & Rail Tunnels & Submerged Structures. Founding member of the Swiss Assn. of the Institution of Civil Engineers and European Local Assns. Network of the ICE to promote Continuous Professional Development as well as an active member of numerous professional societies incl. SCL&SIA

He has work experiences as Bridge Design in Switzerland for 2 years; Resident Engineer for Major Road, Rail & Hydropower Works, Structural Works, Dams and Tunnels for the Motorway Network in UK, Switzerland, Dubai, & Pakistan for 10 years; Managing Director for an International Contractor for Geotechnical & Underground Works in Saudi Arabia & South Africa for 10 years; Deputy Project Manager for the Planning of AlpTransit Gotthard & Loetschberg Tunnels for the Swiss Dept. of Transport; Independent Project Controls and Claims Manager to FIDIC, PPP and Other Conditions of Contract for Underground Metros and Industrial Works in Algeria, France, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland and UK for 8 years; Expert FIDIC Auditing, Risk Management and Claims for 16 years; A member of ITA Working Group 3 Contractual Practices since 1983 and Lead Author FIDIC-ITA Conditions of Contract Task Group 10 for 4 years. Martin has developed a Master’s Degree Course based on a detailed analysis for D-B Construction Management of the following projects employing FIDIC Conditions of Contract based on a combination of experience:

1. 400km Coastal Highway Feasibility Study for Algeria – Alignment Proposals, Scheduling,  Outline Budget for Employer
2. Various High Speed Rail and Metros in Europe – Risk Analysis & Development of Design Procurement of Consultants
3. Pumped Storage Scheme S. Africa - Risk Analysis, Development of Tender Budget & Detailed Programme All Works
4. Hydropower Works S. Asia – Analysis of Claim for Extension of Time due to Delays on Major Earthworks & Structures
5. Quantum Leap CPD Training Course Managing Teams & Projects – Unusual Outdoor Conditions Bridge Building in conjunction with OBK Outward Bound School, Korea and KOICA post-graduates from over 20 countries worldwide
6. Presently Developing 6-D BIM Time/Risk/Cost Model to include FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Underground Works, Geotechnical Baseline Reports, Detailed Design, Procurement & Construction linked to Risk, Schedule & Resource Management; Certification, Estimating & Costing, Document Control using the Matrics Cube - Prof. Rubik