The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to announce a workshop called, "Material Purchasing: Subcontractor vs. General Contractor."
The event will be held as follows:
DATE: Wednesday, January 29, 2020
TIME: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Drake Oak Brook Hotel
2301 York Road
Oak Brook, Illinois
(630) 571-0000.
(Breakfast and lunch are to be provided).
THE FEE FOR THIS PROGRAM IS $100.00 PER ECA MEMBER.
THE NON-MEMBER FEE IS $375.00 PER PERSON.
The seminar is being conducted by Dr. Perry Daneshgari or Dr. Heather Moore; MCA, Inc.
Procurement in the construction industry has primarily been a function of the specialty contractor. However, a few general contractors have been attempting to purchase material directly from manufacturers. This operational philosophy has its roots in bulk-purchasing and vertical integration. Participants will examine a new and more efficient procurement model, which will help decrease cost and increase profits for all the stake-holders.
This program is based on the research report Procurement Chain Management in the Construction Industry, funded by ELECTRI International.
Following this course, participants will be able to: