Validated for 1 CPD Point – CESA-413-08/2016
24 Feb 2015 BCA Head Office Linden Johannesburg
Feedback from Recent Professional Negligence Liability & Risk Seminars:
- “As always, the course was well presented and contains a lot of information in the time allowed” – September 2011
- “Hugh is a great facilitator and the case studies support the contract well” – July 2011
- “This was a great course and now I have a different view of Professional Negligence, Liability & Risk” – July 2012
- “The Presenter knows his subject” – July 2012
- Excellent course! I have enjoyed it. Thanks! - July 2012
INTRODUCTION
Professional architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, project managers and other consultants often find themselves doing work which could expose them to legal liability. Yet few understand the risks to which they are exposed or the standard of skill and care which the law expects. In this one day workshop we focus on negligence and liability of professionals. Their relationship with the employer, contractor and members of the public is considered.
It is important that all players in the construction industry understand:
- the standard of skill and care expected of professionals;
- to whom they owe a duty of skill and care;
- the consequences if the standard of skill and care is not met; and
- how to limit and otherwise manage the exposure of professionals to claims.
This workshop is useful, not only for construction professionals but also for contractors and Employers. Contractors and Employers may be exposed to a negligent professional or may themselves be negligent. Their actions could exacerbate the negligence of a professional or increase his liability.
Learning Objectives
This seminar focuses on the liability of professionals for their negligence, and how to limit and otherwise manage their exposure to claims. It considers the professional’s relationship with the client, the contractor and the general public.
Delegates who have attended this seminar should:
- Understand that claims may be brought against professionals for breach of contract or in delict;
- Understand the standard of skill and care expected of professionals, and know how this standard applies in different practical situations;
- Understand when the conduct of professionals will be considered negligent;
- Understand when professionals will be liable for their own negligence and for the negligence of others;
- Understand what liability for ‘fitness for purpose’ entails;
- Understand the difference between liability for negligence and ‘fitness for purpose’;
- Know what level of supervision is expected of a professional;
- Understand how precise interim certificates are expected to be;
- Understand when professionals can be liable for the behavior of employees and subcontractors;
- Be aware of some South African court decisions on negligence of professionals;
- Have a basic understanding of those provisions of the Consumer Protection Act with affect professionals;
- Understand how limitations of liability and insurance are used to protect the professional.
COST:
Prices vary according to venues. Please consult the regional registration forms.
DISCOUNTS:
- Group Discounts of 10% available for a Company simultaneously registering 3 or more delegates
- Please note, discounts are subject to payment being received prior to the seminar.
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
Complete the registration form
Send to Norah:
Fax (011) 888 1068.
E-mail: norah@bca.co.za
or call Sue at (011) 888 6141.