Supply Chain Management
for Construction Professionals
Procurement, sourcing, tendering, materials, logistics and supplier management for construction projects
Key Course Features
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3 Months
Every Wednesday 8–10 PM
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12 Modules
Procurement to logistics
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TVEC Accredited
Recognized certification
Next Batch Starts Soon
October 14, 2026
The batch started on October 14, 2026 is now in progress.
Stay tuned for our next batch starting soon!
WHY THIS COURSE STANDS OUT
Supply-chain practice built around project-based, fragmented construction networks and the realities of sourcing in Sri Lanka
Procurement & Tendering
Procurement plans, sourcing strategy, supplier prequalification, bid evaluation, purchase orders and supply contracts
Materials & Site Logistics
Inventory and stores control, GRNs, FIFO/FEFO, delivery booking, site storage, imports and customs clearance
Digital & Resilient Supply Chains
E-procurement, ERP, RFID, 4D/5D BIM links, dashboards, AI, risk scenarios and sustainable sourcing
Orientation: 14th October 2026 · Every Wednesday 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Course Details
Program Overview
CAD Academy is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center and Learning Partner, accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2018 certifications. The Professional Certificate in Supply Chain Management for Construction Professionals equips engineers, quantity surveyors, planners, procurement officers and storekeepers to plan and control the flow of materials, plant and services on construction projects.
Over 12 modules you will cover supply-chain fundamentals, demand forecasting, procurement planning, supplier prequalification, tendering and contract award, supply contracts, inventory and stores, site logistics, cost and value, supplier performance, digital supply chains and sustainable, resilient supply chains. Download the official program leaflet or contact us at contact@cadacademy.lk or 077-9487100.
What You'll Learn
- Construction supply-chain structure, flows and KPIs
- Material take-offs, demand schedules and long-lead items
- Procurement planning, packaging and sourcing strategy
- Supplier prequalification, tendering and bid evaluation
- Purchase orders, supply contracts and commercial risk
- Inventory, stores and site material logistics
- Landed cost, total cost of ownership and value engineering
- E-procurement, ERP, BIM links and supply-chain analytics
Program Structure (12 Modules)
| Module | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| 01. Fundamentals of Construction Supply-Chain Management | Purchasing vs. procurement vs. logistics, upstream and downstream relationships, project-based networks, stakeholder roles, material, information and financial flows, bottlenecks, lead-time effects and supply-chain KPIs |
| 02. Demand Forecasting and Construction Resource Planning | Scope, WBS, drawings, specifications and BOQs, work packages and resource loading, submittals, material take-offs and wastage, time-phased demand schedules, lead times, make-or-buy, local vs. imported sourcing and long-lead-item registers |
| 03. Construction Procurement Planning and Sourcing Strategy | Project procurement plans, approvals and delegation limits, supply-and-install and subcontract packages, plant purchase, lease and hire, bidding methods, framework agreements, single/dual/multiple sourcing, RACI matrix and procurement risk register |
| 04. Supplier and Subcontractor Prequalification | Market research and EOIs, approved vendor lists, financial capacity and credit risk, technical capability and workload, quality, safety and environmental performance, site visits, weighted scoring, supplier-risk classification and revalidation |
| 05. Tendering, Bid Evaluation and Contract Award | Statements of requirements, instructions to bidders, pre-bid meetings, clarifications and addenda, bid opening, technical and commercial evaluation, bid normalisation, negotiation boundaries, evaluation reports and notice of award |
| 06. Purchase Orders, Supply Contracts and Commercial Risk | Purchase orders, supply agreements and subcontracts, payment terms and delivery schedules, inspection, title and risk, warranties, securities and retention, liquidated damages, variations, price fluctuation, claims and close-out |
| 07. Materials Planning, Inventory and Stores Management | Material coding, reorder levels and safety stock, ABC/XYZ, EOQ and JIT, Goods Receipt Notes and quarantine, bin cards and stock ledgers, FIFO and FEFO, Material Requisition Notes, cycle counting, surplus and consumption variance |
| 08. Construction Logistics and Site Material Management | Site access and delivery booking, urban and last-mile constraints, lifting and crane coordination, storage zones and material protection, Incoterms, freight and marine insurance, import documents, customs clearance and supplier take-back |
| 09. Supply-Chain Cost and Value Management | Landed cost and total cost of ownership, commitments and accruals, procurement cash-flow, exchange-rate and price-volatility risk, escalation and sensitivity analysis, value engineering, lifecycle costing and ethical negotiation |
| 10. Supplier Relationship, Performance and Quality Management | Supplier categories and governance, onboarding, on-time-in-full delivery, SLAs and scorecards, inspections and testing, SLSI standards and SLS Mark evidence, Non-Conformance Reports, supplier audits and development plans |
| 11. Digital Construction Supply Chains and Data Analytics | E-procurement and e-tendering, ERP and warehouse-management systems, barcodes, QR and RFID, Common Data Environments, 4D and 5D BIM, procurement and supplier dashboards, master data, AI applications and cybersecurity |
| 12. Sustainable, Resilient and Integrated Construction Supply Chains | Critical material and route analysis, single-source and insolvency risk, disruption scenarios and contingency stock, local sourcing, embodied carbon, waste prevention and take-back systems, governance dashboards and close-out lessons |
Career Pathways
- Procurement executive / officer
- Construction supply-chain coordinator
- Stores and inventory controller
- Site logistics and materials manager
Course Information
Schedule
Every Wednesday 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Total duration: 3 Months
Batch CM 4101
Orientation: 14th October 2026
Delivery Mode
Online (Zoom)
Certification
Professional Certificate in Supply Chain Management for Construction Professionals
TVEC Accredited (Reg. P01/1082)
Fees & Payment
- Total fee: Rs. 25,000
- Rs. 12,500 × 2 monthly installments
- Rs. 20,000 one-time payment (Rs. 5,000 discount)
- 1st installment due: 21st October 2026
- 2nd installment due: 4th November 2026
Prerequisites
- Basic computer skills
- No prior procurement qualification required
- Laptop or PC with a stable internet connection
RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATES
Earn industry-recognized certifications upon successful completion
TVEC Certificate
The Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) accredited certificate validates your skills according to national standards.
Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements and assessments.
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
Batch CM 4101 – Orientation: 14th October 2026
Batch CM 4101 (Online)
Every Wednesday 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM · 3 Months
- Online Class (Zoom)
- Orientation: 14th October 2026 (Wednesday)
- Classes every Wednesday 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Payment: 12,500 × 2 monthly installments
- 20,000 one-time (5,000 discount)
- Course fees non-refundable after 2 weeks
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
LKR 12,500 × 2 monthly installments — total LKR 25,000 (due 21st October and 4th November 2026). Or pay LKR 20,000 one-time and save LKR 5,000.
Pay online via the pay-fees page or by bank transfer. After payment, send your confirmation slip to finance@cadacademy.lk with your name and ID number.
Register for Batch CM 4101
Orientation: 14th October 2026. Contact: 077 948 7100 / 077 007 4722 · finance@cadacademy.lk
The batch started on October 14, 2026 is now in progress.
Stay tuned for our next batch starting soon!
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