Training
In order to get the most out of your projects and contracts, you must ensure that all those involved with them understand what to do and why. Our construction contract training can help.
How we can help
We provide bespoke training seminars and workshops. They are tailor-made to suit the specific requirements of the companies we work with. We help them put in place effective procedures so that contracts and projects are managed to protect their entitlements and reduce their risk.
Our training objective
The objective of our bespoke training is to provide our clients with the contractual and commercial knowledge and skills to ensure the financial and operative success of a project within the real life commercial environment.
Our training is designed to achieve maximum interaction between delegates and trainers. We encourage delegates to discuss confidential live issues which may not be possible in a public seminar environment. We assist them to apply the principles learned in the training to resolve them. Our staff provide real-life examples to contextualise the topics covered and emphasise the vital importance of taking the right action at the right time.
Our training equips delegates to apply the knowledge taught to their day-to-day roles. Often, understanding how or why an issue is important is key to making sure it is appropriately dealt with when it arises. For example, understanding that failing to follow the contractual notice provisions or to keep proper records will result in effectively carrying out work for free, as demonstrated by real life examples, drives delegates to implement behaviours and practices that will protect and grow your business.
Whilst it is essential that your personnel understand and properly follow the contract we appreciate that parties often do not want to be seen as overly ‘contractual’. Therefore we explain how comply with the contract while minimising harm to your relationships with your clients.
Who do we provide training to?
We provide training at all levels from the boardroom to the shop floor, to all parties to construction contracts. Our training can be tailored to suit the individual circumstances and requirements of particular businesses, so that it deals with the challenges that they face.
Training sessions can be carried out online if required.
What does our construction contract training cover?
Our training covers the topics that you require and are of greatest concern to you. The most common training requirements include topics such as:
- How to get contracts right at the outset.
- How to deal with letters of intent.
- Standard forms of contract – what do they mean?
- Training on specific standard forms, such as JCT and NEC, or on bespoke contracts.
- Using contractual procedures effectively.
- Specific and general contractual obligations.
- Time and money clauses (such as variations, extension of time, loss and expense, early warning notices and compensation events).
- Notices.
- Construction claims.
- Payment – interim applications & final accounts, payment notices and pay-less notices, and suspension.
- Construction Law.
- The Construction Act.
- Effective record-keeping.
- What to do when you have not been paid.
- Design and Build contracts.
Free initial enquiry
PleaseĀ contact us by phone, email or using our contact form for a free initial consultation to discuss how we can help you provide construction contract training. This will help develop your staff and ensure that they have the essential knowledge and skills to protect your business.