Conditions of Contract for Building Works (Live Webinar)

Conditions of Contract for Building Works (Live Webinar)

21 May 2021 (Fri)

Time
0930 –1700

Fee
HK$1,500

Venue
Online training logistics will be provided to individual participants when successfully registered

Language
Cantonese supplemented with English materials

Disputes often arise as to how to interpret a clause in the Conditions of Contract, which as a matter of fact, is difficult to understand as they are not written in plain English. Over the years, there have been various literatures and case laws covering the interpretation of the more difficult clauses in the Conditions of Contract, and a thorough understanding of these principles is essential for construction professional to know exactly where they stand when issues are in dispute. Through an interactive approach, this workshop will equip participants with necessary knowledge to avoid the loopholes of falling into difficult situations due to misunderstanding of the Conditions, as well as to improve their project management skill especially in terms of dispute resolution.

Content

  • Government Conditions of Contract Clauses
  • Clause 16 – Programme to be Furnished
  • Clause 23 – Design Responsibility
  • Clause 47 – Commencement of the Works
  • Clause 49 – Time for Completion
  • Clause 50 – Extension of Time for Completion
  • Clause 51 – Rate of Progress
  • Clause 52 – Liquidated Damages for Delay
  • Clause 53 – Completion of the Works
  • Clause 54 – Suspension of the Works
  • Clause 58 – Investigating Defects
  • Clause 59 – Bills of Quantities and Measurement
  • Clause 60 – Variations
  • Clause 61 – Valuing Variations
  • Clause 63 – Disturbance to the Progress of the Works
  • Clause 64 – Notice of Claims
  • Clause 80 – Maintenance Certificate
  • Clause 86 – Settlement of Disputes
  • Clause 89 – Contract Price Fluctuations
  • Case laws

Trainer

Mr. Harrison CHEUNG
Barrister-at-Law, Chartered Engineer
Arbitrator, HKIAC Mediator and Dispute Resolution Advisor

Harrison is a practicing barrister, a member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is also an HKIAC accredited mediator and is on the Panel List of Mediators and Arbitrators of the Hong Kong Bar Association. Harrison is a seasoned speaker who has been co-operating with local universities (HKU, PolyU, CityU SCOPE, etc.) in recent years and teaching courses of various legal topics. With more than 20 years experience in the construction industry, Harrison is dedicated to designing and teaching courses tailor-made to the construction industry for both in-house training and public courses, feedback is very positive from participants. Since July 2012, there are more than 3,000 participants who joined the courses, who are management staffs, government officials and professionals from different disciplines.