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AFM Administration of Facilities Management Contracts – LIVE ONLINE

Thursday, November 26, 2020 by admin

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Friday, March 26, 2021
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Duration: 1 day

Start Time: 8:00AM* – Finish 4:00PM*

*Time Zone: Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) – Queensland

This one-day course applies to all persons who enter into and administer facilities management contracts. Overall this course provides practical guidance to owners, consultants and contractors for effective FM. The course proposes a contract administration framework that identifies the necessary skills for contract managers to carry out theirs functions confidently and competently with a minimum of conflict and disputation. Each of these requisite skill areas are addressed in the course.

Background to Facilities Management

Contract administration framework
What is facilities management?
Facilities management v asset management
Outsourcing

Contractual and Legal Skills

What is a contract?
Types of contracts
Elements of a contract
Documenting the contract
Tendering process
Terms and conditions
Breach of contract
Contract interpretation
Risk management

Commercial Skills

The need for a commercial approach
How do you make good commercial decisions?
Commercial factors to consider

Standard-Form Contracts

Standard-from contracts
AS 4000 – 1997 suite of documents
Purpose and benefits
Limitations
Asset maintenance and services contracts

Contract Administration

Project management triangle
Key clauses
Security
Insurance
Commencement and progress
Access to the premises
Working hours
Extension of time
Delay damages
Latent conditions
Assignment and subcontracting
Variations
Payment
Managing change
Managing performance

Interpersonal Skills

FM relationship management gap
Relationship and people skills
Good communication skills
Leadership
Building trust
Responding to negative behaviour
Conflict resolution

Contract Adherence and Due Process

Importance of adherence
Due process
Compliance

Summary

CMS Contract Management for Superintendents – LIVE ONLINE

Thursday, November 26, 2020 by admin

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - Wednesday, May 19, 2021
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Duration: 2 days

Start Time: 8:30AM* – Finish 4:30PM*

*Time Zone: Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) – Queensland

This interactive workshop is designed to equip Superintendent’s, their Representatives and Main Contractor’s Representatives or subcontract Superintendents with the necessary skills to administer construction and services contracts with improved understanding and confidence, more effectively and openly, for the benefit of both parties, and with minimal conflict.

The Superintendent (Background)

Introduction to contracts
Parties to the contract
Superintendent’s position
Typical contract organisation chart
Superintendent’s authority

Potential Problems

Superintendent’s conflict
Principal-caused problems
Contractor-caused problems
Superintendent-caused problems

Requirements of a Superintendent

Principal’s requirements
Contractor’s requirements
Superintendent’s role (basic requirements)

Management and People Skills (1)

Basic communication skills
Listening and understanding
Listening behaviours

Contractual Skills

Standard-form contracts
Roles and obligations
Contractual issues

Legal Skills

Legal issues
Case study
Superintendent’s liability

Management and People Skills (2)

Conveying information

Commercial Skills (1)

Background
Cost and time issues

Management & People Skills (3)

Conflict Resolution Skills

Commercial Skills (2)

Commercial conditions
Contract documentation and records

Following Due Process

Background
General guidance

Tips and Traps

CAP Contract Administration Essentials (Projects) – LIVE ONLINE

Thursday, November 26, 2020 by admin

Friday, April 23, 2021
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Duration: 1 day

Start Time: 8:30AM* – Finish 4:30PM*

*Time Zone: Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) – Queensland

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

ACC Administration of Construction Contracts – LIVE ONLINE

Thursday, November 26, 2020 by admin

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Thursday, February 18, 2021 - Friday, February 19, 2021
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Duration: 2 days

Start Time: 8:00AM* – Finish 4:00PM*

*Time Zone: Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) – Queensland

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 responsibilities
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

CMF Contract Management Fundamentals – LIVE ONLINE

Thursday, November 26, 2020 by admin

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Duration: 1 day

Start Time: 8:00AM* – Finish 4:00PM*

*Time Zone: Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) – Queensland

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

CMF Contract Management Fundamentals – ONLINE

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 by admin

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Friday, October 9, 2020
8:20 am - 4:30 pm

Duration: 1 day

**Start Time: Registration from 8.15AM. Commence 8.20AM. Finish 4.30PM*.**

*Time Zone: Australian Eastern Standard Time (Brisbane)

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

CAP Contract Administration Essentials (Projects) – ONLINE

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 by admin

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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)

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

SPW Superintendents Workshop – ONLINE

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 by admin

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Wednesday, August 12, 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 interactive one-day workshop is designed to introduce some of the skills required to equip Superintendents and their Representatives to administer construction and services contracts confidently, effectively and openly, for the benefit of both parties, and with minimal conflict.

Introduction