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WSC Writing Scopes of Work

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WSC Writing Scopes of Work

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  • Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - Wednesday, February 20, 2019
    6:30 pm - 2:30 am

Duration: 1 day

Start Time: Registration from 8:15am, Commence 8:30am – Finish 4:30pm

This one day workshop applies to all persons involved with preparing and writing scope type documents for works, services, maintenance or consultancy contracts. The workshop introduces, reinforces or refreshes the necessary contractual and drafting skills to properly prepare these documents in accordance with the current practice emphasising clarity and certainty in preparation to improve readability and avoid disputes arising from ambiguity and discrepancy. The course is supported by practical, hands-on workshop sessions.

Introduction

  • The Course
  • Course Assessment

Introduction to Scopes

  • Scope type documentation
  • The need for effective scopes
  • Types of scopes
  • Skills and resource requirements
  • Scopes vs specifications

Contract Basics

  • Basic contract law
  • Certainty in documentation
  • Contract documents
  • Document interpretation and discrepancies

Scope of Work Development

  • Definitions
  • Application
  • Planning Considerations
  • Format and Content
  • Generic scopes of work
  • Understanding the audience

Writing Scopes of Work

  • General Principles
  • Plain English
    • Workshop session – Being concise
  • Layout and Format
  • Style
  • Avoiding ambiguity and uncertainty
    • Workshop session – Ambiguity & certainty
  • Avoiding generality
    • Workshop session – Rewriting a basic scope of works
  • Key drafting essentials
  • Readable writing
    • Workshop session – Improving readability
  • Definition, detail, and certainty
    • Workshop session – Case study
  • Current trends
  • Reviewing documents
    • Workshop session – Scope of works review
  • Standardised documents
  • Document writing rules
    • Workshop session – Writing a scope of works

CMF Contract Management Fundamentals

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  • Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - Thursday, February 21, 2019
    6:30 pm - 2:30 am

Duration: 1 day

Start Time: Registration from 8.15AM. Commence 8.30AM. Finish 4.30PM

This one-day course applies to all persons who administer construction-related contracts of whatever type. It provides a practical insight into relevant areas of contract law and their application to procurement generally, and the contract administration process in particular.

Contract Fundamentals

  • Definitions
  • What is a contract?
  • Elements of a legally binding contract
  • When a contract may not exist
  • Contract termination
  • Formation considerations
  • Contract documentation

Procurement Principles and Planning

  • General principles
  • Strategic procurement
  • Procurement planning
  • Policy, procedures and guidelines
  • The Contracts ‘Department’
  • Contractor pre-qualification and accreditation
  • Request for tender
  • Tender preparation
  • Tender assessment and award

Common Contract Types

  • Contract types
  • Traditional contracts
  • Relationship contracting

Administration Requirements

  • Overview
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Contract administration planning
  • Contract administration
  • Communication
  • Progress and performance reports

Managing the Common Contract Types

  • Background
  • Security and retention
  • Directions
  • Variations
  • Delay and disruption
  • Extensions of time
  • Liquidated damages
  • Progress measurement and payment
  • Practical completion
  • Defects liability period

ACC Administration of Construction Contracts

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  • Thursday, February 21, 2019 - Saturday, February 23, 2019
    6:30 pm - 2:30 am

Duration: 2 days

Start Time: Registration from 8.15AM. Commence 8.30AM. Finish 4.30PM

This two day course applies to all persons involved in the administration of construction (or works) contracts. It is aimed at introducing, reinforcing or refreshing the skills required for good 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

Conditions of Contract

  • Background
  • Obligations and responsabilities
  • Common contractual problems

Contract Documentation and Records

  • The need for documentation
  • Documentation to control a contract
  • Types of documentation
  • Quality management

Contract Set Up

  • Contract set up
  • Contract administration procedures manual
  • Pre-start meeting

Commercial Aspects of Contracting

  • Commercial conditions
  • Contract price adjustment
  • Security and retention
  • Payment
  • Exchange rate variation
  • Duties and tariffs
  • Insurance
  • Ownership of title
  • Goods and services tax
  • Warranties, guarantees and service agreements
  • Defects liability

Time Related Issues

  • Programming
  • Extensions of time
  • Liquidated damages

Variations, Delay and Disruption

  • Directions
  • Variations
  • Delay and disruption

Construction Claims

  • Claims
  • Legal basis of claims
  • Contract entitlements
  • Contractual claims
  • Extra-contractual claims
  • Advancing claims
  • Make-up of typical prolongation and disruption claims
  • Early notification and resolution of claims
  • Security of payment claims

Dispute Resolution

  • Dispute management
  • Negotiation
  • Arbitration
  • Litigation
  • Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
  • Adjudication

Outcomes

ACC Administration of Construction Contracts

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  • Thursday, March 7, 2019 - Saturday, March 9, 2019
    6:30 pm - 2:30 am

Duration: 2 days

Start Time: Registration from 8.15AM. Commence 8.30AM. Finish 4.30PM

This two day course applies to all persons involved in the administration of construction (or works) contracts. It is aimed at introducing, reinforcing or refreshing the skills required for good 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

Conditions of Contract

  • Background
  • Obligations and responsabilities
  • Common contractual problems

Contract Documentation and Records

  • The need for documentation
  • Documentation to control a contract
  • Types of documentation
  • Quality management

Contract Set Up

  • Contract set up
  • Contract administration procedures manual
  • Pre-start meeting

Commercial Aspects of Contracting

  • Commercial conditions
  • Contract price adjustment
  • Security and retention
  • Payment
  • Exchange rate variation
  • Duties and tariffs
  • Insurance
  • Ownership of title
  • Goods and services tax
  • Warranties, guarantees and service agreements
  • Defects liability

Time Related Issues

  • Programming
  • Extensions of time
  • Liquidated damages

Variations, Delay and Disruption

  • Directions
  • Variations
  • Delay and disruption

Construction Claims

  • Claims
  • Legal basis of claims
  • Contract entitlements
  • Contractual claims
  • Extra-contractual claims
  • Advancing claims
  • Make-up of typical prolongation and disruption claims
  • Early notification and resolution of claims
  • Security of payment claims

Dispute Resolution

  • Dispute management
  • Negotiation
  • Arbitration
  • Litigation
  • Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
  • Adjudication

Why not utilise a contract management plan?

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A contract management plan can be utilised for all type of contracts including construction, services and supply contracts and even consultancy agreements. It is a useful tool for identifying and managing risks to ensure a successful outcome of the contract. It also assists in value-for-money outcomes being achieved. Even a relatively simple low-risk contract will benefit…

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