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Well done, boss! 🎓 🧑🎓 👏 #leadingbyexample #nevertoooldtolearn #olddognewtricks #bossman #collaborativecontracting Mark Simister Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW) Institute for Collaborative Working Australia NEC Contracts®

US research highlights how rigid, compliance-heavy procurement processes increase costs and stifle innovation. The findings are particularly relevant to Australia, where similar challenges exist in delivering major #infrastructure projects. By embracing #collaborative procurement—prioritising flexibility, relationship-driven contracting, and balanced risk-sharing—we can unlock efficiencies, improve project outcomes, and drive long-term value. https://lnkd.in/gG-jS-QT #Infrastructure #CollaborativeProcurement #Innovation #collaborativecontracting NEC Contracts®Consult Australia Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Engineers Australia Mark Simister National Contract Management Association (NCMA) World Commerce & Contracting

METAPHIC is a proud member of Consult Australia, the only industry voice for businesses in design, advisory and engineering consulting. We're committed to upholding the professional standards outlined in the Consult Australia Code of Ethics, fortified by three core principles of #collaboration, fairness and integrity. #colalborativecontracting #ethicalbusiness Mark Simister Jonathan Cartledge Alison Kirk

Wishing you a prosperous Year of the Snake filled with success, happiness, and good health. Let’s achieve great things together! Mark Simister #yearofthesnake #collaboration #collaborativecontracting

The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) believes it’s time to embrace a more balanced, collaborative approach to contracting for a sustainable future. Jon Davies, ACA CEO, explores why zero-sum contracting is holding the industry back and how collaboration can deliver better outcomes for contractors, clients, and communities alike. https://lnkd.in/gZySEeFa #Collaboration #Construction #AustralianInfrastructure #SustainableConstruction #Contracting #IndustryReform #CollaborativeContracting Mark Simister

Via Harvard Business Review this article by Tim Cummins and Daniel J. Finkenstadt explains why in contract negotiations the best risk management strategy is often creating clear, practical agreements focused on mutual success. Make this shift and you'll see tangible benefits: faster negotiations, better acceptance rates, and most importantly, more successful business relationships. https://lnkd.in/g3SSkA6X Mark Simister #collaborativecontracting

🎉 It's been our first year in business, and what a cracker of a year it's been! 🙌 🙏 Thank you to our clients, collaborators, and community for your support. ✨ Best wishes and travel safely over the holidays! 🎄✈️ #metaphicbossman #collaborativecontracting 🤝 #neccontracts 📜 #integrateddeliveryframeworks 🏗️

Wondering if you should add the NEC Contracts® APAC conference to your 2025 calendar? Here's a nice showreel of this year's event in Hong Kong 📽️ 🎞️ 🎥 #nec #collaborativecontracting Mark Simister. https://lnkd.in/gMgBzCUx

Our boss man Mark Simister was a model participant at last week's NEC Contracts® APAC conference. Listening. Engaging. Interacting. Sharing. Collaborating. Good work, boss! ⭐ 👏

If you didn't make it to Hong Kong for last week's NEC Contracts® APAC conference, here's an overview of Mark Simister's presentation. Mark knows from experience that by leveraging frameworks like #NEC4, governments and industry can meet the growing demands for #infrastructure delivery while ensuring value for money, transparency, and accountability. https://lnkd.in/gCbiQ-6A #deliveryframeworks #integrateddeliveryframeworks #collaborativecontracting