The Global Business Management Competition for the Construction Industry for the Construction Industry ENGINUITY 2015 Copyright Virtual Management Simulations

Introduction The ENGINUITY 2015 Competition provides management and leadership training that is relevant and appropriate for today's construction professionals worldwide, relevant because the very nature of the Competition involves running a GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS, giving participants the opportunity to experience the challenges that face their corporate management on a daily basis. Using a sophisticated computer simulation, competing teams are given the task of managing a fledgling UK-based multinational construction business in a realistic economic climate relevant to the global economy as it is today, and the success or failure of their 'virtual' business depends entirely on the decisions they make in a number of key business areas. ENGINUITY 2015 pits participating teams against their colleagues and peers in a unique business management experience.

Roll Of Honour 2015 ? 2010 “Fluor 1” (Fluor, Holland) 2011 “Will it Wobble ?” (Campbell Reith, UK) 2012 “Macaronage” (Independent, NZ) 2013 “Pbers” (Parsons Brinckerhoff, UK) 2014 “Aspire Bridges” (Parsons Brinckerhoff, UK)

Enginuity 2015 And BIM The ENGINUITY simulation incorporates the very latest developments in the Construction Industry, ensuring that it is a relevant and appropriate management training tool for participants. BIM, or Building Information Modelling, has become the hottest topic in the Construction Industry. With this in mind, ENGINUITY 2015 introduces the concepts of BIM, and raise awareness and understanding of how valuable BIM will be for designers, contractors and other stakeholders in a construction project. Other developments include :-  An expansion of jobs, clients, competitors and people in India and the Middle East  An assessment tool for Learning and Development staff

Target Audience Applicable To Construction professionals No age limit UK and worldwide Any location Job Roles Engineering Quantity Surveying Project Management Architecture Planning Head office functions Sectors Civil Building Structural Highways & transportation Water & environmental Building services Mechanical & chemical Target Audience ENGINUITY 2015 is open to anyone, of any age, working in a construction-related environment, in the UK or worldwide. It is particularly relevant to people in the early stages of their careers.

Managing The Global Business Corporate level Understanding the industry UK and worldwide Economic climate Availability of work Rival competition Client expectations Forming company strategy Satisfy stakeholders Improve asset value Achieve profitable growth Increase market share Manage risk Enhance company reputation Operational level Making key decisions Finance Marketing Overheads Procurement Construction Overcoming problems Changes in economy Job delays New competitors Changing client requirements Personnel issues Supply chain problems Management skills required Interpreting reports Measuring performance Analysing information Solving problems Making effective decisions Key Features ENGINUITY 2015 exposes participants to key aspects of managing a global construction business.

Participants Develops Management Skills Commercial awareness Strategic thinking Team working Communication Decision making Problem solving Contributes to CPD Internal programmes Professional institutions Discipline wide To be Successful Being the overall winner Performing well Inspirational Learning Activity Practical Competing against peers Team building Challenging Thought provoking Enjoyable For Participants ENGINUITY 2015 provides many benefits to those taking part.

For Sponsors From the Sponsoring Company’s perspective, as well as the benefits to the participants, there are other advantages to encouraging staff to participate in ENGINUITY “Look forward to reading your analysis. Thank you so much for all your help and support; our directors are really supportive of this tool for learning and are keen to promote it within the business. Boston Spartans have been invited to present to the Board which is great for them.” Glenda Hamilton (HR Manager for Kier Northern) “Look forward to reading your analysis. Thank you so much for all your help and support; our directors are really supportive of this tool for learning and are keen to promote it within the business. Boston Spartans have been invited to present to the Board which is great for them.” Glenda Hamilton (HR Manager for Kier Northern)

Schedule Stage 2: The Final (‘Head to Head’) The leading 12 teams at the end of the Preliminary Stage will be invited to compete in the final, played over a further 6 rounds during 2 weeks in May, to determine the 2015 Champions. During the final the teams compete against each other for not only work, but also the services of project managers. This creates an even more uncertain and pressurized environment in which the skills and team dynamics formed in the early years are really put to the test. Stage 1: The Preliminary Rounds This takes place over 8 weekly rounds during March and April. During the Preliminary Stage, also known as the Early Years, each team competes for work against a number of 'fictional' rival companies. Each one has their own unique profile and bidding history, and a careful assessment of the opposition is required to formulate an effective procurement strategy. The dynamics of this stage enable the teams to appreciate the impact of each decision they make.

Registration and Awards REGISTRATION ENGINUITY 2015 represents outstanding value for money, priced at only £250 per team (up to 6 people) to encourage and enable sponsors to enter multiple teams. A registration form can be requested using the ‘Further Information’ links on the next slide. Registration closes on Friday February 27 th, AWARDS The leading 12 teams from the Preliminary Rounds will qualify for the Final, and for the chance of being crowned the ENGINUITY 2015 Champions. In addition :- For the Winning Team :-  A cash prize of £1,000  Each team member will receive a personally engraved crystal award For the Runners Up :-  A cash prize of £500  Each team member will receive a personally engraved crystal award For the other finalists :-  Each team member will receive a personalised laminated certificate of achievement. Upon completion of the competition every participant will be awarded a training certificate, which can be used as required for internal/external CPD accreditation.

Further Information Further detailed information can be obtained from the website at: or by or by contacting in the first instance Mike Fletcher Tel/Fax No: +44 (0)