Formation of Contracts

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

Construction Contract Standard Forms

* Contractual models
* Development of standard forms

Claims for Variations

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

Payments and Certification

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

Time-related Claims

* Time obligations
* Liquidated damages
* Concept of “prevention”
* Prolongation and disruption of claims and completion

Liability for Construction Defects

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

Adjudication and Security of Payment

* Outline of the regime
* Preparation of payment claims
* Preparation of payment response
* Adjudication – its preparation, application and proceeding

Sub-Contracts

* Nominated and domestic subcontractors
* Obligation of subcontractors
* Payments, set-off, extension of time and termination

Litigation and Arbitration

* Comparison of processes and managing of legal costs
* Selecting a legal counsel