2-Day Course on ‘CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING CONTRACTS by Ir. Harbans Singh K.S

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OBJECTIVES

➢ To familiarize participants with the various types of Construction/Engineering Contracts Procurement Methods used. ➢ To understand the rights and duties of the various parties under the contract especially the Main and Sub-Contractors. ➢ To learn all aspects of administering the contract from commencement up to the issue of the Final Certificate. ➢ To acquaint with the practical issues involved in the day-to-day running of a contract. ➢ To arm yourself with effective ways of managing time and cost related claims ➢ To have a thorough understanding of the various means of avoiding delays, disputes and cost overruns. 

COURSE CONTENTS

1. CONSTRUCTION/ENGINEERING CONTRACTS

➢Types of Contracts ➢ Parties to a Contract ➢ Elements of Contract Documents ➢ Common Conditions of Contract ➢ Remedies for Breach ➢ Contract Formation & Documentation

2. COMMENCEMENT OF CONTRACT AT SITE

➢ Formalities – Insurance, Performance Bond. etc  ➢ Site Possession – Meaning and Effect  ➢  Documentation – Construction Drawings, B.Q.  ➢  Temporary Works  ➢ Issues for Attendance of NSCs 

3. MONITORING OF WORK PROGRESS 

➢ Programming of Works  ➢ Progress Reports  ➢ Site Records  ➢ Progress Meetings/Site Meetings/NSC  ➢  Coordinating Meetings

4. SUPERVISION OF WORKS

➢ Purpose  ➢ Parties Responsible  ➢  Methods  ➢  Responsibility and Liability ➢ Role of Resident Staff

5. PAYMENTS

➢ Advance Payment ➢ Interim/Progress Payment  ➢ Final Payment  ➢ Application  ➢ Valuation  ➢ Certification  ➢  Payment to Sub-Contractors

6. VARIATIONS

➢ Types, nature  ➢ Procedure/Formalities  ➢ Valuation  ➢ Limits and Effect on Contract  ➢ Position of Sub-Contractors

7. DELAY AND EXTENSION OF TIME

➢ Relevant Contractual Provisions ➢ Procedure/Formalities  ➢ Application  ➢ Evaluation  ➢ Position of Sub-Contractors

8. SUSPENSION & DETERMINATION

➢ By Employer  ➢ By Contractor  ➢ Procedure following Determination  ➢ Position of Sub-Contractors

9. COMPLETION

➢ Meaning  ➢ Procedure  ➢ Effects of Completion  ➢ Position of Sub-Contractors     

10. HANDOVER REQUIREMENTS

➢ Testing and Commission  ➢ Training of Operators  ➢ Maintenance Personnel  ➢ Handover of Tools, Spares, etc  ➢ Effect of Failure     

 11. DEFECTS RECTIFICATION

➢ Types of Defects ➢ Procedure for Reporting ➢ Rectification of Defects  ➢ Effects of Non-Rectification ➢ Certificate of Making Good of Defects  ➢ Final Handover 

12. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

➢ Nature  ➢ Purpose  ➢ Frequency  ➢ Procedure for Monitoring ➢ Failure to Perform 

13. “AS-BUILT” DOCUMENTS

➢ Timing for Submission ➢ Responsibility for Accuracy  ➢ ‘As-Built’ Drawings  ➢ Operation and Maintenance Manuals  ➢ Updates   

14. FINAL ACCOUNT/CERTIFICATE

➢ Relevant Contractual Provisions  ➢ Contractor’s Duties  ➢ Procedure ➢  Effect  ➢  Position of Sub-Contractors 

PROFILE OF COURSE FACILITATOR 

Ir. Harbans Singh K.S., B.E. (Mech) S’pore, LLB (Hons) London, CLP (Hons), Dip.ICArb (CIArb), P.Eng., C.Eng., MIEM, MIMechE, MIHEEM, MASHRAE, MCIArb, qualified with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree from the University of Singapore. He commenced his engineering profession with JKR/PWD before joining, shortly after an international engineering consultancy practice with whom he worked six years locally and then at their headquarters in Koblenz, West Germany. 

Ir. Harbans Singh is a registered Professional Engineer and Chartered Engineer, Mediator/Conciliator, Adjudicator and Arbitrator. In addition to his engineering qualifications, he holds an LLB (Hons.) from the University of London and has been called to the Malayan Bar as an Advocate and Solicitor. To this effect, he has actively and successfully serviced bodies such as Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM), Board of Engineers Malaysia (LJM), The Institution Of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), Ministry of Development Brunei and a host of private engineering firms and organizations. He is also the author of a number of books on Construction Law. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Suppliers, Developers, Statutory/Local Authorities, Technical Assistants, Clerk-of-Works, and individuals whose responsibilities require them to deal one way or another with Engineering Construction related Contracts. 

 

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