- Wednesday, November 4, 2020
8:20 am - 4:30 pm
Duration: 1 day
Start Time: Registration from 8.15AM*. Commence 8.30AM*. Finish 4.30PM*.
*Time Zone: Australian Eastern Standard Time (Brisbane)
This one-day course has been developed for participants from differing disciplines who are involved in the administration of construction (or works) contracts from the Principal’s, Superintendent’s or Contractor’s perspective. It is aimed at introducing, reinforcing or refreshing the knowledge required for competent contract administration.
Legal aspects of contracting
- Basic contract law
- Elements of a legally binding contract
- When a contract may not exist
- Contract termination
- Interpretation
- Rules of construction
- Selection of contract type
- Contract documents
Roles and Responsibilities
- Organisational structure
- Principal
- Superintendent
- Contractor
- Subcontractor
- Other roles
Time Related Issues
- Programming
- Extensions of time
- Liquidated damages
Variations, Delay and Disruption
- Directions
- Variations
- Delay and disruption
Summary
