Course
Advanced JCT Understanding and Administration
Commercial and Contractual Knowledge
$540.00
Summary
This course provides a mix of traditional learning content and interactive practical tasks in which delegates focus on developing their skills and confidence in dealing with the administration of contractual issues in JCT contracts.
The course will include practical tasks relating, to valuing variations, extensions of time, delays, loss and expense, payments, quality control and project completion.
It is updated to include changes incorporated in JCT 2024 contracts.
Advanced JCT Understanding and Administration looks at key aspects of the JCT contracts, giving you the confidence manage contracts effectively and as intended. This course will assist you in ensuring you get it right and prevent project failure.
Construction companies, designers and clients are increasingly under pressure to ensure success. Managing contracts is a critical element determining success, building on the information provided in our fundamentals course. Advanced JCT Understanding and Administration, explains key features and administration of the JCT suite of contracts, so that all stakeholders can manage their contracts properly and as intended.
The course will cover common JCT challenges and explore how to administer core provisions, how to identify where issues with contract knowledge and administration can arise.
By carrying out a series of Practical Tasks this will help you manage and administer JCT contracts with increased confidence.
By the end of the course, you will have increased awareness of how to manage the contractual side of your project, a key element in the success of any built environment project.
For any international enquiries, please contact Justin Hall, Global Training Manager – [email protected]
Event Details
Next Available Dates
18th March 2025
Accordion Closed
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Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
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- Have an awareness of recent changes to the JCT 2024
- Advance your understanding of administration in JCT contracts.
- Increase confidence in contractual matters and processes.
- Understand importance of following contract procedures.
- Awareness of record keeping and following good practice.
- Develop problem solving skills relating to JCT contracts.
Contents
The course will cover:
Refresher on JCT Contracts
- History and evolution
- JCT Design & Build
- Novation
- JCT Standard Building Contract
- JCT Measured Term Contract
JCT 2024
- Recent updates to the JCT 2024
Why Projects Fail
- Common reasons
- Management of contractual problems
Time Management
- Types of delays
- Practical Task – Delays
- Relevant Events
- Practical Task – Extension of Time
- Liquidated Damages
Cost Management
- Interim payments
- Practical Task -Payment Notices
- Valuing variations / changes
- Practical Task – Quotations
- Practical Task – Loss and Expense
Quality Management
- Practical Task – Inspection
- Testing and Inspection
- Instructions
- Practical Task – Instructions
- Completion
- Practical Task – Completion
Dispute Management
- Refresher on dispute resolution in JCT
- Adjudication
- Practical Task – Adjudication records
Suitability
This course is suitable for Construction Managers, Project Managers, Contract Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, Contract Administrators, Employers Agents, and Consultants in both pre and post contract roles.
You should have completed Fundamentals of JCT Contracts or have a solid knowledge of JCT before doing this course.
Assessment
There is no assessment, you will receive a certificate of completion following the course.
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