Principles of Construction Contract

This two-day course provides delegates with a thorough introduction to construction contracts. The course starts with the English legal system to provide the backdrop to contracts. Examples from real contracts are used throughout to illustrate the construction process from design, tendering, construction through to completion and dispute resolution.

Aims and Objectives:
This course will provide delegates with a thorough introduction to construction contracts, how they are formed and how they should be managed. After attending this course delegates will be able to apply the skills learned confidently in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes:

By attending this course, delegates will gain a working understanding of:

The English legal system and how it influences construction industry contracts
The principles of contracts
How to form contracts correctly to avoid later problems
Consultancy appointments
The necessary components of construction contracts
How to administer contracts, avoiding common pitfalls

Course Outline:
Day 1

Module 1 - The English Legal System
Module 2 - The Principles of Contract Law
Module 3 - Design and Consultancy Appointments
Module 4 - Contract Formation
Module 5 - Insurance and Liabilities
Module 6 - Dispute Resolution
Module 7 - Tender Processes

Day 2

Module 8 - The Essential Components of a Contract
Module 9 - The Obligations of the Parties and others
Module 10 - Programme and Time
Module 11 - Change and Variations
Module 12 - Payments, Certification and Completion

Mode of Delivery:
Delegate participation is encouraged and the taught syllabus is reinforced through a series of group exercises. At the end of the course, delegates will be provided with additional course questions for them to use after the course to supplement their learning and CPD. In addition, a reading list will be provided to guide further learning.

Benefits Perceived by Participants:
Confidence to manage contractual situations at work
Detailed knowledge of contract law
Ability to apply the skills in the real world
Knowledge of why certain practices and procedures are required

Intended for:
This course will benefit both recent entrants to the construction industry and those with experience seeking to reinforce their knowledge of contractual issues. The key areas of contracts are illustrated using NEC3 and ICE contract forms.

Pre-Course Requirements:
As background to the course, delegates will be issued with the details of a genuine construction project that has experienced contractual issues. Questions follow the text to provoke questions in the minds of delegates prior to the course as preparation for the learning at the course.

Course Duration:
2 day (12 hrs) IPD/CPD

Delivery:	Classroom
Regions:	Scotland Northern Ireland The West Midlands Wales South West England South East England
Category:	Construction Contracts