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* Eligible for 7 hours of CPD points.
Professional contract management skills are central to the success of every project that involves external suppliers and contractors.
The 5th annual Contract Management masterclass is an opportunity for senior professionals, project managers and consultants to learn and discuss current legal and contractual issues affecting the construction industry and the way you work.
Where is the masterclass being held in 2010?
Brisbane on 7 September - click here information on the topics and presenters in Brisbane
Melbourne on 9 September - click here information on the topics and presenters in Melbourne
Sydney on 14 September - click here information on the topics and presenters in Sydney
Download the 2010 masterclass registration form here
Who attends this annual masterclass?
Commercial Manager l Contracts Advisor l Contracts Superintendent l Director/Principal l Project Manager l Construction Engineer l Operations Manager l In-house Lawyer
What did participants think of the masterclass last year?
"Speakers' knowledge of contracts was outstanding"
~ Project Manager, GHD
“Very enlightening and informative. All great speakers delivered [with] clarity informative sessions that were all in their own way very interesting.”
~ Shanley Management Services
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Past attendees from:
Abergeldie
AbiGroup
APP Corporation
ARUP
Baulderstone
Baulkham Hills Shire Council
Boral Asphalt
Bovis Lend Lease
Brisbane Airport Corp
Brookfield Multiplex
Cardno
Cleaner Seas Alliance
Dept of Commerce NSW
Downer EDI Works
Fluor Australia
GHD
Lahey Constructions
Leighton Contractors
Main Roads WA
Opus International
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Pitt & Sherry
Queensland Rail
SKM - PPS Partnership
Sydney Ports Corporation
Sydney Water
Thinc Projects
United Group
Walton Construction
VICRoads
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93% of attendees in 2009 either agreed or strongly agreed that the topics covered in the 4th annual Contract Management masterclass were useful to their work. |
Continuing Professional Development: If you belong to a professional association, you will be eligible for 7 CPD points. A certificate will be issued on the day. You will receive a 5% discount, if you belong to a professional industry association.
Are you attending as a team? Learning is most effective in the workplace when all members of the team are learning together. If you book as a group, you will receive a discount. Call us on (02) 8006 1711 .
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Topics covered in 2010 are:
*Click on the name of the City or Speaker for details on each local masterclass
CHAIR:
BRISBANE: Ted Williams, Group Counsel, Thiess
MELBOURNE: John McMullan, Partner, McMullan Solicitors
SYDNEY: Rob Buchanan, Partner, Norton Rose
Building & Construction Industry (Security of) Payments Act - State and national overview
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Current case law review (relevant to your State)
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Practical tips for efficient administration
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What changes are being discussed (and what they could mean)
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What are the hallmarks of an effective application response?
BRISBANE: Scott Pettersson, Adjudicator
MELBOURNE: Scott Pettersson, Adjudicator
SYDNEY: Scott Pettersson, Adjudicator
Tips and Traps in Managing Time Bars Clauses in Building Contracts
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Definition of time bar and reasons for using time bars
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Types of time bars (variations, extension of time claims, etc.)
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Common clauses in industry standard contracts
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Enforcement of and avoiding the consequence of time bars
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Case studies from recent projects and court decisions
BRISBANE: Ren Niemann, Partner, Allens Arthur Robinson
MELBOURNE: Paul Woods, Partner, Maddocks
SYDNEY: Veno Panicker, Senior Associate, Maddocks
Recent Developments in Contract Procurement Models
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Early Contractor Involvement in contracting - tips and traps
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Alliancing under the microscope - competitive processes and tighter business cases following the 2009 Victorian Benchmarking Study
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Integrated Project Delivery - a potential U.S. import
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Integrating construction and operation obligations - Integrated Agreement vs. Interface Agreement
BRISBANE: Michael Creedon, Partner, Minter Ellison
MELBOURNE: Daniel Middelton, Special Counsel, Baker & McKenzie
SYDNEY: Alex Hartman, Partner, Baker & McKenzie
Case Study: Balancing the Program/Project Schedule
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How to design the schedule at the time of tender so it remains useful over the life of the project
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How to manage the schedule for variations to scope
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Analysing risks due to delay and extensions of time - methods used in practice
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Managing change to schedule and scope with relation to the contract
BRISBANE: Graham Cox, Associate Director, Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond (TBH)
MELBOURNE: Peter Downie, Technical Director, Hyder Consulting
SYDNEY: Uri Shachar, Director, Solid Support Delay Analysis
Risk mitigation using and drafting indemnities, limitations and exclusions of liability
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Recent legal developments
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Relationship with insurance
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Impacts on proporationate liability
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Cases: Andar v Brambles; F&D Normoyle; Environmental Systems v Peerless; Allianz v Westbrook
BRISBANE: Scott Lambert, Partner, Holding Redlich
MELBOURNE: St John Frawley, Partner, Holding Redlich
SYDNEY: Grant Parker, Partner, Holding Redlich
Hot Topics in 2010
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Current issues in proportionate liability law - emerging trends from recently decided cases
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Reviewing the most significant reforms to commercial arbitration for 25 years
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Managing cross-border disputes - cases from across the state and international lines
BRISBANE: Justin McDonnell, Partner, Mallesons Stephen Jaques
MELBOURNE: Agata Jarbin, Partner, Mallesons Stephen Jaques
SYDNEY: Mark Darian-Smith, Partner, Mallesons Stephen Jaques
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