* 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 Tuesday, 7 September
Location: Holiday Inn, 159 Roma Street, Brisbane
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm, registration from 8:30am
(The series is also presented in Melbourne and Sydney)
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
QLD from:
Abigroup Contractors
Baulderstone
Bovis Lend Lease
Brisbane Airport Corp
Cardno
Cleaner Seas Alliance
Fraser Coast Council
Hindmarsh
Infrastructure Delivery Aus
Leighton Contractors
Main Roads QLD
Opus International
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Piling Contractors
Queensland Rail
Stanwell Corporation
Thinc Projects
United Group
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Download the 2010 masterclass registration form here
Topics covered in 2010 are:
CHAIR: Ted Williams, Group Counsel, Thiess
Ted has practiced in construction and infrastructure law in Australia and Internationally since 1991 and has been a partner in a number of Australian and international law firms. Ted is currently Group Counsel at Thiess, a leading mining and infrastructure contractor undertaking projects across Australia, South East Asia and the Middle East. Thiess currently has work in hand exceeding A$17B and is undertaking projects such as the Victorian Desalination Project, Royal North Shore Hospital and Airport Link.
Listen to our interview with Ted Williams (Length: 09:59 min)
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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
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
BRISBANE: Ren Niemann, Partner, Allens Arthur Robinson
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
Michael is a specialist construction lawyer with experience in assisting in the preparation and review of a wide range of complex construction, engineering, maintenance and consultancy agreements for major infrastructure projects. Having practiced for 8 years as a civil engineer, Michael adds a practical and technical perspective to the legal services he is able to offer.
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
BRISBANE: Karen Wenham, Associate Director and Branch Manager WA, Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond (TBH)
Karen Wenham is an experienced Claims Analyst and Project Manager with more than 15 years’ experience in the planning, procurement and project management of projects throughout Australia. Karen has acted as Expert Witness on project planning and time management matters for adjudication and mediation.
Risk mitigation using and drafting indemnities, limitations and exclusions of liability
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Recent lRecenRecent 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
BRISBANE: Scott Lambert, Partner, Holding Redlich
Hot topics in 2010
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ecent lRecenCurrent 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
BRISBANE: Justin McDonnell, Partner, Mallesons Stephen Jaques
Justin McDonnell is a partner in Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Brisbane office where he concentrates on resolving commercial disputes. Justin's practice is principally commercial litigation where he has extensive experience in matters involving issues such as trade practices, telecommunications, insurance, mergers and acquisitions, insolvency and banking. Justin has a particular expertise in dealing with large pieces of litigation involving numerous documents and witnesses and having significant commercial and strategic importance to clients. He is currently Chairman of the Queensland Law Society's Litigation Committee and most recently was named in the Australian Financial Review's Best Lawyers list for Litigation in 2010.
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
