Engineers Ireland

Overview

The 2-day course is intended for both public and private sector companies who are currently working or are interested in working in projects under NEC3 or FIDIC forms of contract. Tailored for those with various levels of experience in the forms of contract,  this course focuses on the practicalities as well as the administration and management of each form. This course is perfect for those who are currently working or intend to work in the UK, or who, as a direct result of the changing culture shift within the Irish Construction Industry, wish to learn more about the NEC3 and FIDIC forms which are steadily growing in popularity. 

Course Aim

This course aims to give participants an extensive introduction to both NEC3 and FIDIC forms of contract, with Day 1 covering the NEC3, and Day 2 covering FIDIC. The course will provide delegates with an understanding of how the contracts are applied in practice both at home and abroad with particular reference to change and claiming time and money.

Learning Objectives

After the seminar, delegates should be able to:

• Understand the basic principles and
• Be aware of the various Contract Forms and Options available
  • NEC3 – Options A-E
  • FIDIC – Standard Forms, Short Form, D&B, Turnkey, DBO
•  Appreciate different aspects of working internationally
• Understand the various payment mechanisms throughout the contracts
• Be aware of risk and change management procedures

Programme

Day 1: NEC3

• Introduction to the NEC3: Main and Secondary Options
• Understanding Communications
• Programming and Time
• Defects
• Early Warning, Risk Management and Change Management: Compensation Events
• Payment Mechanisms
• Title, Risk and Insurance
• Termination and Dispute Resolution

Day 2: FIDIC

• Knowing What Form to Choose
• Tendering under FIDIC Forms
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Variations and Claiming Time and Money
• Payment Regime
• Dispute Resolution in Ireland – FIDIC and the CCA 2013

Who Should Attend?

Employers, Employer’s Representatives, Engineers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Contractors, Subcontractors or Consultants involved in domestic and UK Construction and Engineering projects.

Trainer's profile

David McNeice is a Solicitor, qualified in England and Wales and a respected Legal consultant in the area of contract management and dispute resolution. David has advised some of the UK and Ireland’s largest civil engineers on contractual matters and disputes. With an insight into the contractual and commercial reality of construction disputes, David is expertly placed to provide advice on all forms of contentious and non-contentious construction and contractual matters.

David is head of Quigg Golden’s training leg, being an experienced trainer and lecturer of high standard. David is also the course leader and lecturer for the ICE Civil Engineering Law and Contract Management (NEC3) course for the ICE in Northern Ireland, Dublin and for the ICE South East Region.  David is also the Convener for the Adjudication Society Ireland Region.