Course
Fundamentals of JCT Contracts
Commercial and Contractual Knowledge
$407.00
Summary
The course will be an introduction to the JCT suite of contracts and it will enable attendees to understand the particular methods of JCT contractual procurement, and the key elements of extensions of time, contractual notices, loss and expense, payment provisions, dispute resolution, suspension and termination and the importance of keeping records.
Overview
Discover the fundamentals of JCT Contracts and enhance your construction project success with our comprehensive course. With a wide range of contract options available to construction businesses, it’s crucial to choose the right one and manage it effectively. Our course will give you a clear understanding of the JCT suite and its contents, so you can allocate scope, roles, ownership, timelines, costs, payments, and risks correctly.
We’ll cover everything you need to know, including:
- The main contract between the employer and the main contractor
- Sub-contracts between the main contractor and sub-contractors
- Pre-construction services agreements
- Design agreements between the employer and specialist designer
- The form of contract for the supply of goods
- Forms of bond
- Consultancy agreements
- And other available forms and documents
Our course will also clarify the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in the construction process, and highlight the importance of proper administration and record-keeping.
For any international enquiries, please contact Justin Hall, Global Training Manager – [email protected]
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Event Details
Next Available Dates
4th December 2024
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4th November 2025
Structure
- Following purchase of a CIOB Academy course the team will email delegates registration links and additional information, 1 week prior to the course start date.
- Accessing the live webinar sessions during the course require delegates to register using teams
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Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the correct standard forms that can be used in a construction environment
- Distinguish between the options available and select the most appropriate
- Arrange cost and risk matters into priority themes and implement into the contract
- Appraise, assess and compare cost and risk matters into the correct form of contract
- Identify the key administration procedures related to the available suite of contracts
“The CIOB Academy offers one of the most competitively priced JCT courses around.”
Roly, ‘Fundamentals of JCT Contracts’ delegate, May 2019
Contents
An Introduction to JCT – the Joint Contracts Tribunal
- History and evolution
- The members of the JCT
- What is a standard form of building contract?
- Considerations for selection of the right JCT contract
Why a standard form?
- Inclusion of the construction timeline
- Types of document
- Transactional cost
- Risk allocation and minimising risk in the construction process
The suite of standard forms
- Agreements
- Warranties
- Contracts
- Consumer friendly contracts
Key features
- Payments
- Retention
- Liquidated and ascertained damages
- Determination / repudiation
- Dispute resolution
The importance of administration
- Records
- Notices
Issues surrounding:
- Extensions of time
- Contractual notices
- Loss and expense
- Payment provisions
- Dispute resolution
- Suspension and termination
Suitability
This course has been designed for clients, consultants, contractors, specialists, sub-contractors and the like. It is relevant to all those involved in the design , procurement and management of projects , working on all types and sizes of building , civil engineering , infrastructure and maintenance projects in both the public and private sectors. This includes Construction Managers, Commercial Managers, Business Development Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Estimators, Contract Managers, Project Planners and procurement staff.
Assessment
There is no assessment, you will receive a certificate of completion following the course.
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