Date: 17 June 2011, 9:30 - 12:00
Location: Ramada Piccadilly Hotel, Portland St, Manchester, M1 4PH
Email: events@rics.org
Contract Administration Practical Training
Date: 17 June 2011, 9:30 - 12:00
Location: Ramada Piccadilly Hotel, Portland St, Manchester, M1 4PH
Email: events@rics.org
Cost: £295 + VAT (Members) / £369 + VAT (Non-Members)
The course will consist of an Introductory session, followed by 4 case studies based on situations arising under the JCT 2005 suite of Contracts.
Course Registration from 9am
Case study situations include the Minor Works, Intermediate and Standard forms and those with Contractor's Design.
Delegates will be divided into groups to discuss the case studies and are encouraged to submit problems they have encountered while administering such contracts. There will be a concluding session to bring together the points arising during the day.
The case studies will throw up typical problems such as extensions of time and loss and expense, withholding and other notices under the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (the Construction Act), suspension of works under the Construction Act, dispute avoidance and how to manage a dispute if referred to adjudication.
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Who should attend
Anyone who wishes to have a greater understanding of how the JCT Contracts work, how to administer these contracts effectively, how to avoid disputes and how to manage those that arise.
The course is particularly suited to Contract Administrators, Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers and other Construction Professionals and those who regularly advise clients of the construction industry.
Course prerequisites
All attendees must bring their own copy of the JCT05 Standard Building Contract. If you don't have your own copy, you can order one from RICS Books.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Demonstrate enhanced knowledge of the JCT 2005 Contracts
Ensure compliance with the notice and other provisions of the Act
Understand how best to avoid disputes under JCT Contracts
Handle and advise on the conduct of adjudications
What is included
Case studies
Discussion group notes
Certificate of training course attendance
Lunch and refreshments
Course contents
The course covers the following:
Introduction to contracts
JCT 2005 Minor Works, Standard, and Intermediate contracts
Dealing with disputes
Conducting adjudications