Understanding NZS3910:2023 - The 'New' Conditions of Contract

Program Overview

Participants will gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of the contract, including obligations, dispute resolution, and contract management. The course is suitable for anyone involved in the administration or implementation of construction contracts.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Topics include:
• A complete overview of NZS3910:2023
• Types of contracts
• Contractor and Client obligations
• Roles of the Contract Administrator and Independent Certifier
• Variations and how to value them
• Extensions of time
• Disputes
• Termination of contracts / sub-contracts
• At the end of the course participants will:
• Know how to use course notes as an up to date reference for managing contracts
• Understand NZS3910:2023 as a whole and the issues for all parties - the Principal, the Contractor, the Contract Administrator and the Independent Certifier
• Be familiar with different types of contracts and how the tender documents fit into the contract
• Understand ‘extension of time’ and associated implications and costs

Other:

• Duration: 2 Days
• Presenter: Fiona Knight
• Domestic Fees: $1095 per person + GST
• Intakes:
• 25/06/2024 (Dunedin)
• 15/07/2024 (Christchurch)
• 05/08/2024 (Auckland)
• 05/09/2024 (Wellington)
• 23/09/2024 (Tauranga)
• **Who should attend?

• The course is suitable for people who have little or no experience with NZS3910, as well as those who already use it but need to understand it better.
• The course is designed for people involved with contracts in the building, construction, utilities, landscaping, civil engineering and roading sectors, as covered by the Construction Contracts Act 2002.
• **Course examples will reflect previous versions of NZS3910.

• **It continues to be run on a practical and ‘hands-on’ point of view to benefit Principals, Consultants and Contractors regarding how to manage and administer contracts and to understand their obligations and liabilities under NZS3910.