An Austrian contractor is seriously considering bidding for a European Bank for reconstruction and Development (EBRD) financed hospital project in Albania. The project involves the construction of a specialist oncology hospital for sick children in Tirana

Question 1

An Austrian contractor is seriously considering bidding for a European Bank for reconstruction and Development (EBRD) financed hospital project in Albania. The project involves the construction of a specialist oncology hospital for sick children in Tirana, the capital city. The project construction value is €50 million with a construction duration of 2 years. A Swiss architect and an Austrian structural engineer have designed the hospital. The Austrian contractor has not previously worked in Albania and has asked you as an employee of a specialist company offering advice on risk management, to describe the risk issues they may face in building the project. The Austrian company is deciding whether to bid for the project in open competition in accordance with EBRD procurement rules. Prepare a report for the Austrian contractor outlining the issues they are likely to face should they decide to bid for the project

Question 2

Discuss the concept and importance of systems thinking from the perspective of a construction company based in South Africa considering going overseas to undertake construction work.

Question 3

Ethics and corruption is increasingly important in the construction sector. Discuss the issues involved in ensuring the highest ethical standards, from the perspective of a UK based cost management professional services company planning to open a regional office in Abu Dhabi, to operate in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa.