* 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?
Melbourne on Thusrday, 9 September
Location: Rendezvous Hotel,
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm, registration from 8:30am
(The series is also presented in Brisbane and 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 in
VIC from:
Arrow International
ARUP
BatesSmart
Brimbank City Council
Cardno
Charter Keck Cramer
Comdain Civil Constructions
DCWC
Dept of Justice VIC
Downer EDI Works
Fluor Australia
Hansen Yuncken
May Constructions
Pitt & Sherry
Shanley Management Services
United Group
Wallbridge & Gilbert VIC
Walton Construction
VICRoads
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD): 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.
Do work with a team? Learning is most effective in the workplace when all
members of the team learn together. Book as a group and receive a discount. Call us on (02) 8006 1711.
Topics covered in 2010 are:
CHAIR: John McMullan, Partner, McMullan Solicitors
John McMullan is a Melbourne solicitor with substantial experience in construction law work. He has acted for public and private sector principals, and large contractors, on major front-end construction contract work, and on substantial construction contract disputes in Australia and in Hong Kong. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia, and of IAMA, and regularly lectures around Australia on construction law issues.
Listen to our interview with John McMullan (Length: 08:34 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?
MELBOURNE: 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 consequences of time bars
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Case studies from recent projects and court decisions
MELBOURNE: Paul Woods, Partner, Maddocks
Paul practices in general construction law with an emphasis on dispute resolution. Paul's practice includes litigation, arbitration, adjudication and alternative dispute resolution in complex and technical construction and engineering disputes.
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
MELBOURNE: Daniel Middleton, Special Counsel, Baker & McKenzie
Daniel has over 10 years experience within specialist projects and construction law teams in New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Melbourne. Daniel's recent experience includes advising a bidder for the design, build and operation of a major waste treatment plant in Hong Kong, acting for a major subcontractor for the Victorian Desalination PPP Project, implementing a program alliance agreement for the upgrade and operation of a series of recycled water treatment plants and a rail signalling project alliance.
Case study: Balancing the Program/ Project Schedule
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How to design the schedule at 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 delays and extensions of time - methods used in practice
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Managing change to schedule and scope with relation to the contract
MELBOURNE: Peter Downie, Technical Director, PM Group, Hyder Consulting
Peter Downie has more than 40 years experience as client, contractor and consultant design, procurement and construction of major and minor projects in the infrastructure, resource and energy sectors in Australia. He has a particular interest in the influence of contract formation and administration on project success.
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 of proportionate liability
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Cases: Andary v Brambles, F&D Normoyle, Environmental Systems v Peerless, Allianz v Waterbrook
MELBOURNE: St John Frawley, Partner, Holding Redlich
St John Frawley has over 18 years’ experience as a construction and engineering practitioner. He specialises in all aspects of construction and engineering law, and the related fields of contracts, insurance and trade practices. The construction and engineering industry and peer rated ALB Guide: Building & Construction 2009 identifi ed St John as one of 20 ‘leading lawyers’ in Australia and New Zealand, noting that “his depth of legal expertise, breadth of industry knowledge, common sense and commercially minded approach won great respect among clients”.
Hot Topics in 2010
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Current issues in proportionate liability law - emerging trends from the 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
MELBOURNE: Agata Jarbin, Partner, Mallesons Stephen Jaques
Agata Jarbin is a litigator with more than 15 years’ experience in complex commercial, professional liability, trade practices, infrastructure, contract and tortlitigation and is a partner in Malleson Stephen Jaques’ Melbourne office. Agata has particular expertise in regulatory litigation, having been recently commended for her approach (ALB, technology, media and telecommunications 09). She has acted for clients such as Telstra, Orica and GasNet in numerous proceedings and arbitrations concerning the ACCC.
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.
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
