DQI FACILITATORS – ACCREDITATION

DQI Facilitators (Nationwide)

The Design Quality Indicator (DQI) is a process of improving and evaluating the design and construction of new buildings and the refurbishment of existing buildings. DQI plays a fundamental role in contributing to the improved design, long-term functionality and sustainability of a building. DQI is designed to assist in the wiring of a project brief and setting and tracking design quality at all key stages of a project’s development.

The Design Quality Indicator is an initiative of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and is owned and managed by the CIC. The Construction Industry Council is the representative forum for professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations working to create the built environment.

Due to an increased demand for DQI, the CIC requireadditional facilitators to support the ongoing delivery of DQI to Clients and Projects from a wide verity of backgrounds however we are particularly interesting in receiving applications from those with significant experience in the following sectors.

  • Health
  • Education

To apply please send an up to date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suitable for this role to: Makis Peppas at

or post to: Construction Industry Council, 26 Store Street, London WC1E 7BT

There will be 4 rounds of applications in 2015 thekey dates foreach round is as detailed below:

2015 Training Rounds

Stage / Round 1 / Round 2 / Round 3
Application Closing Date / 31st April / 31st June / 31st October
Interview / 19th May / 15thJuly / 17thNov
Training / 16th&17th Jun / 22nd&23rd Sep / 8th&9thDec

JOB DESCRIPTION: DQI Facilitator

POSITION OVERVIEW

SUMMARY

The Design Quality Indicator (DQI) is a process of improving and evaluating the design and construction of new buildings and the refurbishment of existing buildings. DQI plays a fundamental role in contributing to the improved design, long-term functionality and sustainability of a building. DQI is designed to assist in the wiring of a project brief and setting and tracking design quality at all key stages of a project’s development.

The Design Quality Indicator is an initiative of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and is managed by the CIC. The CIC is a non-profit making body concerned with all aspects of the built environment. In essence it is a forum for professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business organisations in the construction industry.

CORE DUTIES OF A DQI FACILITATOR

A DQI facilitator will:

  • act in a neutral capacity as an independent individual to all the DQI respondents
  • help the client to clarify the project brief and enhance the quality of their building
  • advise the client on respondent representation and mix
  • advise the client on optimum timing for use of the DQI tool
  • introduce the background and context of the DQI stages
  • explain the process of design and how it can add value to the building
  • during the briefing and design stages enable the design team to appreciate and acknowledge all opinions by creating a non adversarial environment for ideas
  • assist in the completion of the DQI questionnaire
  • encourage respondent participation and feedback
  • assist in the interpretation and analysis of the DQI output
  • ensure that the client has a clear understanding of the purpose of DQI, what it sets out to achieve and therefore how it should be applied to an individual project
  • ensure that DQI is not used in a way that might undermine its value to a project or its reputation in the wider industry
  • provide feedback to CIC on the usability of the DQI
  • keep up to date with any changes to the DQI process. This includes attending an annual facilitators' conference

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES OF A DQI FACILITATOR:

A DQI facilitator will be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

  • in-depth understanding of the construction and design process
  • an attitude and commitment to improving UK construction through design
  • ability to work with diverse groups of people
  • excellent communication, listening, questioning and presentation skills
  • ability to distinguish content from process
  • ability to critically analyse process and output
  • ability to evoke participation and creativity
  • capable of maintaining objectivity and encounter conflict
  • ability to read the underlying dynamics of the group
  • ability to adapt to changing situations
  • ability to assume (or share) responsibility for the group journey
  • ability to manage a group of respondents to complete the questionnaire in a timely and consistent manner
  • ability to interpret DQI results and respond to respondents’ questions
  • ability to say 'no' - if, for example a client wants to use DQI in a inappropriate way
  • idiomatic English (or language in which DQI is being facilitated)
  • afacilitatorwill need tobeabletodemonstratespecificknowledgeandexperienceof thesector(s), suchasschools or hospitalsinwhich theychoosetowork