MC002-10 Key Factors in Façade Package Procurement
Short Course on Important Factors in Façade Package Procurement: Stakeholder Responsibilities, Procurement Routes, Design Stages, Maintenance Provision, and Cost Management
This online course provides an overview of the key considerations in façade package procurement, including procurement routes, stakeholder responsibilities, and design stages. Learners will explore how façade maintenance is accounted for during procurement and how cost and value engineering principles are applied to optimise project outcomes. The course also examines best practices for ensuring efficient procurement while maintaining compliance with industry standards and performance requirements.
Target Audience
This short course forms part of the programme leading to the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering (DipFDE). It can also be taken independently for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The course is tailored for professionals with a strong interest in the technical aspects of modern façades. While it is ideal for those working on, or planning to work on, projects in the United Kingdom, most of the concepts covered are universally applicable and relevant to international audiences.
This Short Course is designed for:
Facade Engineers
Design Managers
Facade Designers
Facade Specialist Contractors’ Employees
Business Owners
Who else can benefit from this Short Course?
Architects
Architectural Technologists
Project Managers
Quantity Surveyors
Estimators
Structural Engineers
BIM/CAD Engineers
Fire Safety Consultants
Sustainability Consultants
Building Physicists
Commercial Managers
Technical Sales Consultants
Course Schedule
Recommended time allocation: 7-14 hours
Self-paced online study mode tailored for busy professionals
Unlimited individual access to course materials and updates
Peer-reviewed by industry leaders
Structured professional development
Accredited by the GQA Qualifications
Course Programme
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Course Objectives
How to Navigate the Learning Materials
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01-01 - Facade Engineering. Definition, Role and Type of Façade Design Professionals
01-01 - Practice Test
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10-01 - Exploring Procurement Routes for Façade Packages
10-01 - Practice Test
10-02 - Responsibilities of Stakeholders in Façade Design and Procurement
10-02 - Practice Test
10-03 - Stages of Design in Façade Engineering
10-03 - Practice Test
10-04 - Provision for Maintenance of Façades during Façade Design
10-04 - Practice Test
10-05 - Managing Cost and Value Engineering in Façade Projects
10-05 - Practice Test
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MC002-10 Test
Course Benefits
16 Lessons
60+ practice test questions
CPD Certificate upon passing the test: 7 hrs
Credits towards L5 DipFDE Professional Qualification
MC002-10
Key Factors in Façade Package Procurement
Short Course on Important Factors in Façade Package Procurement: Stakeholder Responsibilities, Procurement Routes, Design Stages, Maintenance Provision, and Cost Management
Credits towards the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering – a UK-accredited professional qualification (DipFDE)
Course Fee £280
FI Pro Member Course Fee £140
Course Objectives
By the end of this CPD course, learners are expected to be able to:
Know Procurement Routes for Façade Packages – Explain different procurement methods and their implications for façade project delivery.
Recognise the Responsibilities of Key Stakeholders – Identify the roles and responsibilities of designers, contractors, suppliers, and clients in façade procurement and design management.
Identify the Stages of Façade Design – Summarise the key design phases in façade engineering, from concept development to construction documentation.
Evaluate Maintenance Provision in Façade Design – Explain how maintenance requirements should be incorporated into the façade procurement process to ensure long-term performance.
Recognise Cost and Value Engineering Strategies – Identify cost management techniques and value engineering approaches used to optimise façade design without compromising quality or compliance.