Overview
This two-day course offers a comprehensive introduction to the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works, Fourth Edition, 2025 published by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering.
The course covers foundational principles of the standard form of construction contract in South African construction law and practice. Its robust framework for managing contractual relationships between Employers and Contractors is set out. Participants will examine how this standard form of construction contract balances risks between the parties to the contract, and how it facilitates dispute resolution, making it a reliable tool for complex projects.
Designed for professionals in the built environment such as engineers, architects, quantity surveyors and other individuals, the course sets out how a construction contract supports re measurement contracts with bills of quantities and how it aligns with other permitted standard forms of construction contracts. Real-world examples, including court judgments from actual disputes enrich the theoretical foundation and provide practical insights into legal precedents and best practices in contract administration on a construction site. Why Should an Individual Attend?
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Gain essential legal insight into the legislative framework that governs construction contracts, including governing health and safety obligations, ensuring legal compliance from start to finish.
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Understand the dynamics of contract authority by unpacking the powers, responsibilities and interdependent roles of a Contractor, Employer's Agent and Employer, strengthening the ability to lead or collaborate effectively on a construction site.
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Master key contract procedures for managing payments, variation orders, official instructions, claims, and inflation adjustments, equipping an individual to administer contracts with confidence and precision.
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Develop strategic resolution skills by learning how dispute mechanisms function in practice, empowering to manage conflict professionally and proactively.
Outcomes
At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
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Be aware of the legislative requirements for contracts, including health and safety.
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Understand the powers, obligations, privileges, functions and duties of the parties to the contract, including those of the Contractor, Employer’s Agent and Employer.
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Be aware of how procedures for payments, variation orders, instructions, claims, inflation, and the like are applied.
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Be aware of how dispute resolution mechanisms operate.
Program Outline
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Fundamental concepts of contract law
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Legislative requirements for a construction contract
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Components of a construction contract
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The various professions under the Council for the Built Environment
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Conditions of Contract which cover the following aspects:
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Definitions
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Basis of the contract
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Employer's Agent
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Contractor
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Time
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Payment
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Quality
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Risk
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Termination
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Claims and Disputes
Who Should Attend?
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Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Construction Managers, Consulting Engineers, Environmental specialists,
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Lawyers, Advocates, Legal Counsel, Arbitrators, Adjudicators, Mediators,
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Contractors, Subcontractors,
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Construction Health and Safety Practitioners, Quality Managers,
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Executives, Senior Management, Professional Indemnity Insurers,
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Middle Management and Administrative Staff,
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Designers and Support Staff
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