* 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?
Sydney on Tuesday 14 September
Location: Menzies Hotel, 14 Carrington Street, Sydney
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm, registration from 8:30am
(The series is also presented in Brisbane and Melbourne)
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 in
NSW from:
Abergeldie
AbiGroup
APP Corporation
Baulderstone
Baulkham Hills Shire Council
Boral Asphalt
Bovis Lend Lease
Brookfield Multiplex
Brown Consulting
Builder Construction Group
Cardno
Dept of Commerce NSW
Downer EDI Works
Haron Robson
Lahey Constructions
Leighton Contractors
MT Projects
Opus International
Reed Construction
SKM - PPS Partnership
Structural Systems
Sydney Ports Corporation
Sydney Water
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Download the 2010 masterclass registration form here
Topics covered in 2010 are:
CHAIR: Rob Buchanan, Partner, Norton Rose
Rob Buchanan is a construction and engineering lawyer based in Sydney. He is also a Chartered Civil Engineer and worked for a major contractor before requalifying in law. Rob specialises in construction and engineering disputes arising out of major projects, with a particular focus on energy and major infrastructure. His clients include Siemens, Tenix, Bechtel and Thiess. Rob’s practice encompasses all forms of dispute resolution. He also provides operational advice during the construction phase of projects aimed at mitigating potential legal risk before crystallisation into a dispute.
Listen to our interview with Rob Buchanan, Partner, Norton Rose (Length: 12:25 min) (To listen, click on the triangle 'Play' button. Audio will stream automatically. Your server must allow streaming to hear this audio file. You may need to have Adobe Flash Player installed.)
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?
SYDNEY: Scott Pettersson, Adjudicator
A qualified lawyer and negotiator, Scott has been involved in steering committees that designed and promoted the 2003 changes and has also been involved in the implementation of the legislation in Queensland and Victoria. Most recently, Scott was the Chief Executive Officer of LEADR (ANA in QLD, NSW, VIC). Scott was the lead trainer teaching the Adjudicators and has a comprehensive knowledge of the Act.
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
SYDNEY: Veno Panicker, Senior Associate, Maddocks
Veno acts for a broad range of construction industry participants including contractors, owners, developers, project consultants, suppliers and government bodies. Veno has recently completed postgraduate study focussed on the development of alliancing and relational contracting in the construction and resources sector in Australia.
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
SYDNEY: Alex Hartmann, Partner, Baker & McKenzie
Alex specialises in advising clients in the construction and engineering sectors. As a specialist projects and construction lawyer Alex has experience in all facets of project delivery from contract structuring, drafting and negotiation through advice on contract administration to dispute resolution. Recent projects on which Alex has advised include a major city redevelopment project in China, a resort in Hue Vietnam, the Sydney Desalination Plant , the Sydney Mid City Centre, Emirates Hotels' Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa and the ARTC South Improvement Alliance upgrading rail track and signalling between Melbourne and Sydney.
Case study: Balancing 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 the 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
SYDNEY: Uri Shachar, Director, Solid Support Delay Analysis
Uri Shachar is a Professional Programmer with more than 17 years experience in the Construction Industry. For the last 7 years, Uri has successfully specialised in Delay and Disruption Analysis of Building and Engineering projects. Uri's academic qualifications include an Honours Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science Degree in Construction Management.
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 proportionate liability
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Cases: Andar v Brambles; F&D Normoyle; Environmental Systems v Peerless; Allianz v Westbrook
SYDNEY: Grant Parker, Partner, Holding Redlich
Grant Parker provides commercially astute construction and infrastructure advice to public and private sector clients on major development projects. He understands the issues involved in putting together and managing complex property and infrastructure assets and their associated services. Grant draws upon extensive international and Australian experience in assisting his clients to achieve their objectives.
Hot topics in 2010
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Current issues in proporationate 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 state and international lines
SYDNEY: Mark Darian-Smith, Partner, Mallesons Stephen Jaques
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.
How to Book and Pay
Early Bird rates (Book and pay by 3 August) = $600 inc. GST
Standard rates = $715. inc. GST
Are you a member of a professional body, like an association or institute?
Are you booking in as a team?
If the answer to any of these questions is 'YES', then you are eligible for a discount. Call us on (02) 8006-1711 or e-mail info@kiteservices.com.au.
Download the 2010 masterclass registration form here
3 Easy Ways to Book
1. Online - click on the link here or use the blue buttons on the side of this page
2. Fax your registration form to (02) 8211 5123
3. Post your registration form to P.O. Box 50, BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 1755
