FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024
"Collaborative Procurement - Panacea or Problem"
Panelists: Wasiu Omotoso, Paul Hughes, Dr. Diana Nada, Vincent Denomme
Presentation Abstract:
Canadian public authorities are currently exploring and utilizing different approaches to infrastructure procurement and delivery as a result of the market shocks and waves experienced during and post-COVID. Such novelty involved moving away from the classic fixed price contract where the schedule and cost risks are largely allocated to the contractor or private consortia. New procurement models invite the project participants including the owner to engage in "variations of a risk sharing collaborative approach" that incentivize performance based on a commercial remuneration that aligns all parties on the best interest of the project. This paradigm shift require changes in culture, behaviour, skillsets, governance and decision-making.

This panel will explore the evolution, distinguishing benefits, traps and triggers for the new procurement models - from IPD to progressive design-build, construction management and alliance contracting - as well as paradigm shifts required in the procurement and delivery of future infrastructure capital projects.

WASIU OMOTOSO
Partner, Infrastructure & PPP, Dentons Canada LLP

 

Wasiu Omotoso is a partner in the Infrastructure and PPP group of Denton's Toronto office.

Wasiu brings a depth of experience representing both domestic and international clients on the development, procurement and financing of infrastructure, energy and construction projects. With significant experience in different delivery models, including public-private partnerships (PPP), design-build (DB), construction management, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC/EPCM), design-bid-build (DBB), alliance and other collaborative contracting structures, Wasiu routinely assists clients to structure, negotiate and achieve commercial and financial close of complex projects across multiple jurisdictions, including healthcare (acute care, children treatment, long-term care and adult day care facilities), airport terminal, LNG pipeline, nuclear power, religious temple, renewable energy, data centre, waster water and treatment plant, accommodation (residential, social and commercial), mining, transport and transit infrastructure projects.

He is also a professor at Angelo Del-Zotto School of Construction Management, where he mentors the next generation of infrastructure leaders.

PAUL HUGHES
Senior Director, Infrastructure & Contract Solutions, Altus Group

 

Paul leads Altus Group's infrastructure team and has over 30 years of experience working on large infra in the UK, Canada, and the US. This has included large transit, highways, healthcare, education, water, energy, and other public projects up to $10 Billion in value. Most of this has been procured in alternate approaches such as PPP, alliancing, progressive and other collaborative approaches.

Altus represent public agencies, developers, and contractors in procurement and execution process in a variety of capacities.

Paul is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and has a Masters in Project Management and a post graduate Diploma in Law.

Dr. DIANA NADA
Associate Director, Program Advisory (Toronto), Turner & Townsend

 

Dr Nada is project management expert and a published scholar. She brings over two decades of purposeful leadership and consultancy expertise in capital projects in the transit, transportation, education, healthcare, defense as well as oil and gas industries. Her contributions have significantly aided clients in making informed decisions through strengthened project governance and oversight, reinforced project assurance and controls, as well as enhanced PMO frameworks.

She is a civil engineer by background and holds a PhD in Project Management from the University of Calgary. Her research explores the psychology of major capital programs. Examining both their failures and success factors and highlighting the nuanced interplay between c-suite executives and project implementers. Notably, Dr Nada’s work emphasizes the pivotal role of collaboration, trust, and information sharing in decision making and specifically when funding and delivering infrastructure programs.

Recognized for her achievements, she was shortlisted as one of the Finalists for the 2020 Woman Infrastructure Network (WIN) Emerging Leaders in Canada. Dr Nada currently serves as the AACE Canada Region Director and recently co-authored the first edition of the APM’s "A Guide to Auditing Programmes and Projects.”

VINCENT DENOMME
BIO TO COME