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- Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - Wednesday, September 9, 2020
8:20 am - 4:30 pm
Duration: 2 days
Start Time: Registration from 8.15AM*. Commence 8.30AM*. Finish 4.30PM*
*Time Zone: Australian Eastern Standard Time (Brisbane)
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
