Strategic Plan
FY2016 – FY2018
1. The QMCA “Charter”
QMCA Purpose
Shaping the future of the construction industry in Queensland.
Our Vision
A safe, attractive, rewarding industry.
Our Core Activities
- Collective Representation
- Safety Leadership
- Procurement Innovation
- Skills Development
- Industry Intelligence
- Networking
2. QMCA “Values”
QMCA Brand Values/ Reputation (how we want to be seen from the outside)
- Highly credible, ethical and influential
- United and consistent
- Effective
Operating Values (what’s important in working together)
- Commitment to Qld’s construction industry and the “greater good”
- Commitment to, and support of, QMCA’s position on issues
- Transparent and ethical decision-making
- Mutual respect
- Do what we say
3a. Three year Strategic Plan
Member Firm Value Proposition
- Collective representation
- Industry intelligence
- Industry relationship building (neutral ground)
- Pipeline Planning
- Stakeholder influence
- Issue based lobbying
Create a (Office Bearers Steering Committee) to optimise member value though:
- Structured two-way communication o Increased relationships/ cross-representation with other industry peak bodies
- Maintain affiliation with ACA
- Providing leadership on infrastructure pipeline planning, staging and stability (including the Major Projects Report)
- Industry information from Government departments / agencies / other
- Petitioning relevant industry issues
- Being a dedicated, consistent and timely voice for major contractors
- Increased member involvement
- Promoting membership
Government Value Proposition
- Single/ efficient point of industry engagement and support
- Source of construction industry knowledge and ideas
- Procurement Innovation
Create a sub-committee (Government Infrastructure SC) to advocate excellence in procurement and delivery through:
- Promoting consistent contract conditions
- Promoting appropriate risk allocation
- Reducing cost of tendering o Minimising tender deliverables
- Promoting appropriate securities
- Advocacy for member issues e.g. engaging with Govt. about improvements around BCIPA
- Developing guidelines for PPPs and unsolicited offers
Industry Value Proposition
- Safety Leadership
- Skill development
- United voice/ point of contact
- Future sustainability
Create a Training & Safety Sub-committee to optimise leadership in safety and environment through:
- Promoting the major contractors’ safety performance/ value/ differentiation (statistics; awards)
- Developing a common platform for measurement of environment leadership
Create a Training & Safety Sub-committee to improve industry capability and future sustainability through:
- Increased graduate employability skills
- Industry-wide accreditations and training
- Promoting innovation in construction
4. Success targets for QMCA over the next three years
What success looks like:
Member Value
- All genuine contender firms are members
- GMs of all member companies actively participating in QMCA
Government Value
- Fair, equitable and sustainable procurement
- Consistent contract conditions
- Pipeline management
- Government advocacy of QMCA
Industry Value
- Recognition of QMCA members’ superior safety and environment performance
- Skills development framework for sustainable industry
Reputation
- Positive QMCA brand recognition
- Constructive government and client influence
A copy of QMCA’s Strategic Plan can be downloaded HERE
