A Foundation Course in Contractual Awareness (ECC)
- Introduction to law, definition of contracts, risk transfer, ICE/JCT forms, management forms.
- Tender process, ECC programme, compensation events, delay costs, sub-contracts.
Overview
The Contract Awareness Training course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of contract law and its practical applications in various procurement routes. The course covers topics such as contract definitions, risk management, different forms of contracts, tender processes, compensation events, delay costs, sub-contracts, and certification. Sessions focus on key aspects like contract termination, responsibilities of parties, and completion procedures. This two-day course is available in various locations in the UK and internationally.
Who should attend
Contract Managers, Project Managers, Engineers
Course Content
Contract Awareness Training
Day One
Session 1 Introduction to Law
Development of Law. Source of Law. Common Law. Statutes. Civil & Criminal.
Session 2 Definition of a Contract
Pre-Requisites. Offer & Counter Offer. Agreement. Tort. Implied & Express Terms. Warranty. Condition. Termination Of Contract.
Session 3 Definition of Risk.
Transfer of Risk. Sharing Risk. Lump Sum. Re-Measured. Cost Plus. The Contract Strategy. Different Procurement Routes available. Early involvement of all Parties.
Session 4 The Principles of ICE / JCT Forms of Contract.
Responsibilities of the Parties to the ICE 7th. Privity of Contract. Contract & Works Documents.
Session 5 Management Forms of Contract.
Management Contracting. Design & Build. Construction Management. Employer Driven Project Management.
Session 6 Introduction to New Engineering Contract.
NEC 3. The six Main Options. Secondary Options. Early Warning. Target Contracts. Adjudication. Compensation Events.
Programme.
Day Two.
Session 1 The Tender Process.
Tender Documents. Difference between ICE & ECC. Bonds. Letters of Intent. Collateral Warranties. Insurance. Sectional Completion. Parent Company Guarantee. Completion. Retention. Liquidated Damages.
Session 2 The Programme. (ECC).
Submission of Programme. Project Manager’s Approval.Culpability. Time. Extensions. Revised Programmes required. Acceleration. Possession. Interpretation of Float.
Session 3 Compensation Events & Quotations (ECC).
Change to Works Information. (Time & Price). Quotations. Weather. Responsibilities of Parties. Letters of Notification. Mitigation. Project Manager’s power to change Works Information.
Session 4 Delay Costs & Compensation Arising (ECC).
A Case Study showing how Contractor’s Losses may be reclaimed when his work is disrupted or delayed. Settlement of Disputes.
Session 5 Sub-Contracts.(ECC).
Back to back responsibilities. Approval of Sub-Contractors by Project Manager. Sub-Contract documentation. Determination Caused by failure to approve.
Session 6 Certification & Completion (ECC).
Completion Certificate. Testing & Defects. Different Forms of Interim Payments. Final Account.
Course duration: 2 Days
Cost: £595 + VAT
Contractual Training Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline and other sites throughout the UK including onsite closed company courses are available.
Contractual Training Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, India, Ghana and Nigeria is also available.
Contract Training Scotland
