MF/1 Contract Training
- Seminar on Revision 6 of MF/1 Conditions for engineers and sales managers.
- Provides a clear and practical outline of the MF/1 Contract Conditions.
- Revision 6 coincides with the centenary of contract conditions publication.
- Speaker is Tony Ventrella, a member of the IET/IMechE Drafting Panel.
- Course explains application of MF/1 by lawyers specializing in these conditions.
Overview
This seminar focuses on the new Revision 6 of the MF/1 Conditions, providing a clear and practical outline of the contract conditions for engineers and sales managers. The course aims to help delegates understand the principles, structure, and core provisions of the Model Form, explain the commercial and legal reasons behind key provisions, and consider key legal cases. The speaker, Tony Ventrella, a member of the IET/IMechE Drafting Panel, will lead the session, offering insights into the application of MF/1.
Who should attend
Engineers, Sales Managers
Course Content
A seminar on the new Revision 6 of the MF/1 Conditions.
Why you should attend
The seminar is designed for all users (engineers, sales managers) and will provide a clear and practical outline of the MF/1 Contract Conditions.
It will therefore provide a useful guide/refresher on the core provisions of MF/1.
Revision 6, four years after the publication of Revision 5, coincides with the centenary of the publication of contract conditions by the IEE (IET).
The speaker
The speaker is Tony Ventrella MA, LL.B, Barrister, a member of the IET/IMechE Drafting Panel since 1985 which created and revises MF/1.
In addition to the usual hard copy of the presentations, each delegate will receive a copy of the new MF/1 Revision 6 (normal cost £70).
Objectives
- Help delegates understand the principles, structure and core provisions of the Model Form
- To explain the commercial and legal reasons behind key provisions
- Key legal cases will be considered and explained.
Content
The course will provide a clear and practical explanation of the application of MF/1 by lawyers who specialise in these conditions with plenty of opportunity for asking questions.
9.30 Introduction to MF/1
Revision 6 Changes
The suite of documents
The underlying principles
10.00 Defects Liability
Meeting the specification
Defects liability periods and Latent Defects
‘In lieu” of’ provisions
Final certificate
10.45 Coffee/tea
11.00 Obligations and Liability for Delays
Obligations on contractor
Liability including prolonged delay
Extensions of Time and Force Majeure
Acceleration issues
Notice requirements
11.30 Variations and Instructions
Purchaser’s right to require variations
Procedures for implementing variations
Limitation on purchasers rights right to require and limitations
Valuation and consequences on programme
12.00 The Testing Regime: Tests Before Completion & Performance Tests
Duty to carry our tests
Consequences for failure and delay
12.30 Limitations and Exclusion of Liability
Limitations & exclusions – financial loss
Exclusive remedies clause
The Final Certificate
1.00 Lunch
2.00 Open Forum
2.15 The Standard Sub Contract: An Outline
Key provisions
2.45 Coffee/Tea
3.00 Payment Obligations
Certification
Engineer’s Duties
Rights on non-payment
3.30 Miscellanées Points
Termination for Contractor’ Default
Disputes procedures and options
Parent Company Guarantees and Bonds
4.00 Open Forum
4.30 Seminar Ends
Duration:1 Day
Cost:£280 VAT
MF/1 Training England – Solihull, Scotland – Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and other sites throughout the UK including onsite closed company courses are available.
MF/1 Training in Denmark, Ghana, Nigeria and Qatar is also available.
