Course Overview

Many standard forms of contract are used in the construction contract administration & procurement of projects in the private and public sectors. Possessing a clear understanding of the standard forms available and their respective management and administration procedures will help mitigate risks, problems, and difficulties occurring from poor contract administration leading to unavoidable time delays, probable cost penalties, and potential disputes.

The commercial management and delivery of projects are guided by the construction contract and this targeted course will develop your ability to deliver your construction projects effectively.

This practical ZOE course is built around carefully designed case studies that emphasize what should happen, where people have gone wrong and best practices that you can apply. It aims to make sure your issues are identified, managed, and agreed upon within the limitations imposed by any agreement or contract.

Where the contract or agreement offers little or no guidance regarding claims or disputes, the course will discuss what alternatives are available, and how they should be implemented. The management of contract issues involves a number of steps that should be followed to make sure the best possible result is achieved. Therefore, the construction contract administration course will consider what information is essential to properly substantiate and justify entitlement.

Course Objective

The objectives of this Construction Contract Administration training course are to empower professionals to —

• Get familiar with the construction contract administration process
• Learn the construction contract administration process during the design stage, tender stage, and construction stage
• Acquire knowledge on handling contract claims including variations and EOT claims
• Know the Dispute resolution techniques in construction contracts
• Understand the key components of construction contracts and what forms good contract administration
• Learn how to control cost-effectively with proper contract administration
• Know how to effectively negotiate for successful contract administration and management
• Gain knowledge through practical case studies and work examples
• Know the Mistakes to avoid in the construction contract administration process

Training Methodology

This collaborative Construction Contract Administration Course will comprise the following training methods:

• Lectures
• Seminars & Presentations
• Group Discussions
• Assignments
• Case Studies & Functional Exercises

Zoe Talent Solutions follows the ‘Do-Review-Learn-Apply’ model.

Organisational Benefits

Through this Construction Contract Administration Course, participants shall be able to benefit their organization in the following ways:

• Understand the aspects of construction contract administration that impact claims and disputes
• Reduce the risk of penalties and fines if the project does not go according to plan
• Correctly identify potential construction contract issues
• Ensure claims are properly presented and supported by relevant and appropriate facts
• Ascertain how claims should be quantified and valued
• Be updated on the latest laws, building code updates, and other relevant regulations
• Understand the definitions of insurance, liabilities, and warranties in the construction industry
• Effective tender process and its implementation
• Recognise obligations when assessing claims

Personal Benefit

Through this Construction Contract Administration Course, participants shall benefit in the following ways:

• Explore the legal principles of the construction contract provisions
• Determine what issues/claims are and when they occur
• Understand the role and principles of contract provisions such as Instruction and Direction, Extension of Time and Delay, Quality of Workmanship and Material, Sub-contracting, Variation, Payment and Risk Management
• Be in a position to advise clearly and coherently on issues affecting construction contract administration
• Identify the uniqueness and exclusivity of the different forms of standard contracts
• Get confident to discuss contract provisions
• Calculate payment and compensation

Who should Attend?

• Quantity Surveyors
• Contractors, Suppliers, and other professionals from the construction industry
• Contract managers
• Project managers
• Engineers
• Human resource

Course outline

Module 1: Formation of Contracts

• Offer, acceptance & consideration
• Oral and written contracts
• Tenders and award of contracts

Module 2: Construction Contract Standard Forms

• Contractual models
• Development of standard forms
• Different standard forms

Module 3: Claims for Variations

• Variation provisions in a contract
• Scope of power to vary
• Valuation issues

Module 4: Payments and Certification

• Obligation to pay
• Function of a certifier
• Nature of interim certificates

Module 5: Time-related Claims

• Time obligations
• Liquidated damages
• Concept of “prevention”
• Prolongation and disruption claims and completion in construction projects

Module 6: Liability for Construction Defects

• Warranties for quality
• Damages and economic loss
• Termination under Contract & General Law

Module 7: Adjudication and Security of Payment

• Outline of the regime
• Preparation of payment claims
• Preparation of payment response
• Adjudication and its preparation
• Application and proceeding

Module 8: Sub-Contracts

• Nominated and domestic subcontractors
• Obligation of subcontractors
• Payments, set-off, extension of time (EOT) and termination

Module 9: Litigation and Arbitration

• Comparison of processes and handling legal costs
• Selecting a legal counsel