Meet our Experts: Kevin Ryall, Senior Bid Manager.
Pre-Construction and Bidding Support
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I’m Kevin Ryall Senior Bid Manager for the major projects team here at Conquip. I lead the pre-construction process for our large-scale projects. I work closely with our clients and tailor bids to provide buildable solutions and develop schemes and ensure that our clients’ expectations are met.

Why is collaborative innovation in the bid phase so important?

Collaborative innovation at bid phase is, we believe, critical because this is really foundational to a whole project and how the entire project will progress. We feel that engaging with key stakeholders early and each part of the team, including permanent works designers, temporary works designers and importantly the construction managers themselves, allows us to address potential challenges before they escalate and become a serious problem later in the scheme.

Tackling issues such as buildability and scheme sequencing from the outset, we can develop a more accurate scheme and something that is buildable. We’ve learnt that early collaboration not only saves time and money, but it also fosters a culture of continuous improvement, ultimately leading to a more successful project outcome.

How do you help customers to achieve bid and project success through collaboration?

When working with our clients, we aim to provide innovative solutions and best practices as sustainable solutions, and we agree at an early stage so that we can enhance buildability. We design our strategies to meet unique project needs, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and continuous improvement. Our strategic planning and coordination with all stakeholders allow us to optimise resources and ensure a seamless integration of project components. Sustainability is a core principle that we work to that is at the forefront of our design and planning approach.

By involving construction teams early we can address potential buildability issues upfront so that ensuring a smooth transition from the planning to the execution stage of the project.

What do you love about working at Conquip?

First and foremost, it has to be the people and then it has to be the projects themselves from a small residential basement through to a major infrastructure project of national importance.

What should a preconstruction manager do if they are approaching an upcoming bid and project?

If you’ve got an upcoming project where you know there’s a temporary works requirement, get in touch as early as you can, bring us any information you have, and we’ll work with you to provide a concept design for your requirement. We’re honest enough to realise that not every project is for us, but we’ll discuss at an early stage what we can do to help and provide a solution for you.