JCT Delivering Construction Projects - 3 Part Series

544.11 NZD

4.5 Hours Formal CPD

This resource is included when you have an active subscription to our Development Package / Qualification Package.

The aim of this series of three Web Classes is to provide the delegates with a clear understanding of the JCT Contract, and includes sections on; Contract Formation, Contract Selection, and an introduction to 3 of the most common JCT Contracts, Minor Works, Design & Build and the Standard Building Contract.

Available Classes

Date Price
16 January 2025 - 09:30 GMT (+0000)
$544.11

Course information

October 2024 Schedule
  1. 29/10/2024 | 09:30 - 11:00 (GMT)
  2. 30/10/2024 | 09:30 - 11:00 (GMT)
  3. 31/10/2024 | 09:30 - 11:00 (GMT)
January 2025 Schedule
  1. 16/01/2025 | 09:30 - 11:00 (GMT)
  2. 23/01/2025 | 09:30 - 11:00 (GMT)
  3. 30/01/2025 | 09:30 - 11:00 (GMT)

The course goes on further to relate Time, Cost and Quality issues to relevant Clauses, followed by JCT Dispute Resolution mechanisms. The Course is interactive and features quick fire questions along with 2 detailed case studies which enable the delegates to test their newly acquired knowledge. The JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract is used as the backdrop and example Contract throughout this course.

Course Content

Session 1- Introduction, Contract Selection, Roles and Responsibilities, Structure and Content of JCT

  • Introduction to JCT Suite of Contracts
  • What constitutes a contract?
  • Selecting the correct JCT Contract
  • Who’s Who in the JCT
  • Structure and Content
  • Jargon Busters!

Session 2 – Time, Cost and Quality

  • Introduction to Project Success
  • Clauses relating to Time : Relevant Events, Delays, Extension of Time, and obligations of Contractor and Architect
  • Clauses relating to Cost : Payments, Valuing Variations, Loss and Expense
  • Clauses relating to Quality : Instructions, Defective Works, Practical Completion
  • Case Study No. 1 – Interactive Session

Session 3- Dispute Resolution in JCT 2016

  • Hierarchy of JCT Dispute Resolution
  • Mediation
  • Adjudication
  • Arbitration
  • Litigation
  • Case Study No. 2 – Interactive Session

Who Should Attend?

  • Project Managers
  • Quantity Surveyors
  • Contract Administrators
  • Architects
  • Building Surveyors
  • APC / PER Candidates on Construction based pathways

Web Class Series Pre-requisites

A basic prior knowledge and experience with JCT 2016 Contracts is an advantage but not essential.

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Learning outcomes

  • Understand how to select the correct JCT Contract
  • Have knowledge of the parties, their roles and functions.
  • Understand Contract provisions relating to Time, Cost and Quality
  • Understand fundamental clauses within the JCT
  • Have a greater awareness of JCT and Dispute Resolution
  • Have increased confidence in dealing with Contracts

    • Presenter

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    Tony Ward

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    Delegate Endorsements

    "The classes have provided me with a good base of knowledge around the subject area in which to improve on and I will now be more confident when using JCT contracts and know what to advise/do if a dispute occurs."

    - Tim Newman, APC Graduate

    Additional information

    Presenter: Tony Ward

    Category: Built environment and construction

    Price: 544.11 NZD

    Member price: 402.73 NZD

    Course Type: Web Class

    Location: Online

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