Validated for 1 CPD Point – CESA-227-11/2014
Also validated as a 2 day course if required (CESA-258-05/2015)
the Original, the Fundamental, the Essential, the imitated, the Annual!
FEEDBACK FROM RECENT CONTRACT LAW SEMINARS:
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“Very informative, excellent course” – February 2013
- “Very good and thank you, always better to learn from someone with superb knowledge and skills” – February 2013
- “Thank you for reinforcing some of the thoughts that I have with regard to some aspects on contract, making me aware of potential pitfalls and risks regarding contracts, sensitizing me to the CSA & its implication for a new project in the city” – April 2013
- “Very knowledgeable presenter” – August 2013
- “Well-articulated and very well understood” – August 2013
- “Keep up the good work. Hugh Lane, your presentation was very clear!” – September 2013
- “The speaker was very knowledgeable and good” – September 2013
- “I have no prior experience or exposure to contracts so the seminar taught me a lot about contracts” – September 2013
INTRODUCTION
BCA Training is proud to present our 2014 Contract Law seminar.
Whether you are a contractor, project manager, employer, developer, subcontractor or administrator you work with construction contracts. But how many people have training in contract law?
How many understand the contractual implications of their decisions? How often are rights given away just because people don’t understand their contracts?
Can you honestly say that you have never found yourself on shaky legal ground?
Everyone in the construction industry is involved with contracts but few people are familiar with contract law. Whether you are an experienced contract manager or a subcontractor new to the industry you should be keeping abreast of contract law. If you don’t know your contract you risk losing the competitive edge.
BCA’s 2014 Contract Law seminar is a good basic introductory course for those involved in drafting and working with contracts. It does not focus on any standard-form construction contract and deals generically with the law of contracts.
The seminar has been designed to provide:
- essential information on contractual matters for the construction industry.
- an update and refresher for those who have attended previous courses.
- up-to-date, topical information for those who have not attended previous courses.
- an overview of those provisions of the Consumer Protection Act which affect contractors and professionals.
Who should attend:
This course has been designed so as to be suitable for those who have had little exposure to construction cases as well as those who are experienced in construction law. It is suitable for all players in the construction industry and for lawyers wishing to gain a greater understanding of construction law.
SEMINAR CONTENT
New issues:
New arguments invoked by lawyers relating to construction contract disputes.
Including:
- the implications of time-bars
- when is something done ‘in writing’?
- what about email?
Updates on areas which have (and will) always cause problems including:
- Forming the contract including requirements for a valid contract, tendering procedures, letters of intent, what happens when you have not agreed everything when work starts
- Transfer of ownership of construction materials
- Remedies for breach of contract, including damages, penalties and liquidated damages
- Allocation of risk
- Claims for extra time and additional money
- Time-barring
- ‘Mora’ (delay)
Learning Objectives
This seminar provides essential fundamental principles of contract as well as updates on recent developments in contract law. Delegates should achieve:
- An appreciation of the importance of reading, understanding and applying their contract;
- An understanding of the common law background to construction contracts;
- An awareness of common misconceptions around contract law;
- Practical skills in assessing contractual risk and applying this to their contracts;
- An appreciation of the importance of contractual provisions to the success of a project;
- An understanding of the process of forming contracts;
- An understanding of the risks involved when tendering, dealing with letters of intent and starting work without agreement on all issues;
- An enhanced ability to foresee and avoid problems when tendering or awarding contracts;
- An awareness of common misconceptions around the concept of fairness;
- The importance of devising customized remedies for breach of contract;
- An understanding of the principles relating to damages including penalties and liquidated damages;
- Practical skills when dealing with time-bars;
- An overview of those provisions of the Consumer Protection Act which affect contractors and professionals.
COST:
Prices vary according to venues. Please consult the regional registration forms.
DISCOUNTS:
The following discounts are available:
- Group Discounts of 10% available for a Company simultaneously registering 3 or more delegates …. OR
- Discounts of 50% for delegates who have attended the Contract Law course in the last 3 years. Please submit attendance certificate to qualify.
Discounts are subject to payment being received prior to the seminar.
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
Complete the registration form & send to Norah at fax (011) 888 1068
email: norah@bca.co.za or call Sue at (011) 888 6141 or www.bca.co.za