Introduction to Public Works Contract

Details

1-day course

CPD Credit: 6.5 hours, C1

Course Overview

An Introduction to Public Works Contract (PWC) is a full one-day course intended for both public and private sector companies who are currently working with or are interested in working with PWCs in the future. This course is intended for participants with varying experience in using the PWC and will provide an in-depth understanding on the various contractual provisions within the PWC.

Course Aim

The aim of the training is to provide a general overview of the Public Works Contract and to improve the awareness and knowledge of the attendees on the various contractual provisions and procedures that are applicable to PWCs. Our objective is to ensure that attendees understand the terms and operation of the PWCs and approach them practically and professionally.

Programme

This course will include an introductory level focus on:

1. Introduction to the PWC;
2. PWC Objectives;
3. Risk Management;
4. Roles and Responsibilities;
5. Delay and Compensation Events;
6. Payment Provisions; and
7. Dispute Resolution and Termination

Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants should be better able to understand the:

• Objectives of the PWC;
• Changes and amendments made to the PWC
• Roles and responsibilities of the Employer, the Employer’s Representative, the Contractor’s Representative, the Specialists/Sub-Contractors and the Quantity Surveyor
• Procedure involved with compensation events and dispute resolution
• Payment mechanism under the PWC

Who Should Attend?

This course is open to all whom are affiliated or are interested in the PWC and would specifically be useful to Employers, Employer’s Representatives, Students, Graduates, Engineers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Contractors and Subcontractors whom want to learn more about the PWC.

Trainer Profiles

James Golden

BEng LLB CEng FICE FIEI FCIArb FCInstCES MRICS

James has over 30 years’ experience working with major consultants and contractors throughout the UK, Ireland, Hong Kong and the Middle East.  He has extremely strong practical and theoretical knowledge on all the standard forms of building contracts used in the UK and Ireland and has provided advice to central governments, local governments, and contracting organisations on contractual and disputed issues.  He regularly represents parties in ADR forums, including adjudication, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.

James is experienced in all aspects of dispute resolution and large-scale project management.  He is a practising adjudicator: a member of a number of appointing body panels including the Institution of Civil Engineers, TeCSA and the ministerial panel in Ireland.

James’ experience includes acting as an Expert Witness in arbitration and litigation.  He has acted as an expert on programming and commercial matters in litigation and arbitration.

James is an active member of a range of organisations including the ICE, the Society of Construction Law, the Adjudication Society, the Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors, the NEC users group and also serves on the ICE DRP committee.