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Webinar - Commercial Awareness (Part 2/6): Types of Construction Contract and Tendering

Webinar - Commercial Awareness (Part 2/6): Types of Construction Contract and Tendering

Level Beginner
Duration 60 minutes

TUE, JUN 9, 2026 13:00 PM BST

The aim of this course is to understand the different types of construction contract and how they affect the tendering process.

This webinar is Part 2 of a six-part series. Parts 1–3 are free, while Parts 4–6 are available via our Learning Management System under a subscription plan.
 

    Accreditations & CPD

    Suitable for CPD requirements of RICS, CIOB, ICE, and CICES members.

    Learning Outcomes

    After studying this course, you should be able to:

    • Understand the difference between lump sum, cost plus and target cost contracts
    • Explain single-stage and two-stage tendering, early contractor involvement and BIM
    • Understand the difference between traditional and design & build contracts
    • Explain how a tender for each of the various contracts is put together

    About the Author

    This course is produced by Built Intelligence in association with Steven Evans.

    Steven is a dual qualified construction professional with 30 years’ experience in the industry gained initially as a quantity surveyor for a major multinational contractor, thereafter in commercial management positions and later as director and owner of professional services practices in the UK and Australia.

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