Construction Contract Comparison
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Course Information
About this course:
This course gives a detailed explanation of the different types of construction contracts and enables Built Environment professionals to have a clearer understanding of the intent and mechanisms of each of the latest versions of the four contracts used in South Africa, namely FIDIC 2017, NEC 4, GCC 2015 and JBCC 6.2.
This course will empower learners to:
• Know the differences between these four very different contract forms.
• Have greater confidence in the administration of the contracts.
• Have a better overview to the background of the legal aspects supporting each contract.
Upon completion of this course, you will have a good understanding of the following facets for all four types of contracts:
Payments:
• Recovery statement (where applicable)
• Detailed payment procedures
• Penalties
• Variation orders
• Final account: how it is settled
Claims:
• Procedures
• Time barring
• Duties of the agents
• Consequences if the Principal Agent/Employer’s Agent/Engineer/Project Manager do not bring their side
• Claimable events and legitimacy
Project Management:
• Day-to-day running of project
• Principal Agent/Employer’s Agent/Engineer/Project Manager’s powers and duties
• Difference of delegation of authorities
• Communications
• Handling variation orders
• Rates
• Risk of the parties
• Phases of completion
Subcontractors:
• Sourcing, appointing, managing and risk
Dispute Resolution:
• Disputes, notification of disputes, Dispute Avoidance Boards, amicable settlement,
• Mediation, adjudication, arbitration, litigation
Practical examples and case studies are also given.
Benefits of enrolling in this course:
• Gain a deep understanding of each contract's intent and mechanism
• Acquire greater confidence in effectively administering and managing construction contracts, ensuring smoother project execution.
• Learn to discern the differences between FIDIC, NEC, GCC, and JBCC contracts.
• Master procedures, time barring, duties of agents, consequences of non-compliance, and legitimacy of claimable events.
• Benefit from practical examples and case studies, providing real-world scenarios to enhance application
and problem-solving skills.
• Receive a Course Completion Certificate for Professional Development
Who should enroll?
Project employers, Principal Agents, Employer's Agents. Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, Project Managers, Contractors and Subcontractors.
Course Format:
• Mediation, adjudication, arbitration, litigation
Practical examples and case studies are also given.
Benefits of enrolling in this course:
• Gain a deep understanding of each contract's intent and mechanism
• Acquire greater confidence in effectively administering and managing construction contracts, ensuring smoother project execution.
• Learn to discern the differences between FIDIC, NEC, GCC, and JBCC contracts.
• Master procedures, time barring, duties of agents, consequences of non-compliance, and legitimacy of claimable events.
• Benefit from practical examples and case studies, providing real-world scenarios to enhance application
and problem-solving skills.
• Receive a Course Completion Certificate for Professional Development
Who should enroll?
Project employers, Principal Agents, Employer's Agents. Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, Project Managers, Contractors and Subcontractors.
Course Format:
• Self-paced online learning
• Expert-led video lectures
• Interactive quizzes and assessments
• Interesting information for knowledge exchange
• Access to valuable resources and templates
Invest in yourself. Enroll now and embark on a path to unparalleled success in the world of Construction Contracts!
Presenter Details
Quintin de Klerk has been in the construction industry for 21 years as a Professional (Civil) Engineer, Consultant and Senior Executive. Amongst others, he has applied his energies to construction project management, dispute resolution and claims negotiation in the international arena. He has experience in corporate management, corporate organisation and strategic analysis. Additionally, he holds a master’s degree in construction law, arbitration and adjudication. Quintin's wealth of knowledge in the area of construction contracts makes him a superb presenter for this course.
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