FIDIC, JBCC and NEC Conference 2012

Extensive knowledge of FIDIC, JBCC and NEC Contracts has become indispensable as contractors, employers and financiers strive to become more astute in influencing, distributing and managing risk. An understanding of the relevant procurement and contract administrative processes contribute to the management and avoidance of disputes and increase the chances of projects being completed on time and within budget.

It goes without saying that the poor management of FIDIC, JBCC and NEC Contracts leads to unnecessary project delays, claims and disputes and eventually higher construction costs...which you want to avoid at all costs. As a manager striving to add value to your business, you need to become more astute in influencing, distributing and managing risks of your construction projects.

A sneak preview of the programme:

• Selecting a suitable form of contract from the available options
• Selection of a procurement method and the associated risk profile and risk allocation
• Dispute resolution mechanisms applicable under FIDIC, JBCC and NEC
• A mini-workshop: construction claims and responses-effective writing and presentation
• A two-day Workshop: enhancing your practical understanding-mastering FIDIC, JBCC and NEC contracts

Your benefits of attending include:

• Delve into the FIDIC, JBCC and NEC suit of contracts and fully understand their application
  
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of the various parties and role players under FIDIC, JBCC and NEC Contracts
• Understand the nature of the dispute cycle and the different dispute resolution techniques to effectively control and resolve conflicts and disputes
• Gain skills and knowledge to prepare, present, respond to and manage claims in an effective manner
• Ensure that margins are achieved and budgets are not overrun by gaining effective risk management skills
• Effective strategies for enhancing your project delivery

Who should attend?

• Contracts manager
• Contracts engineer
• Cost engineer
• Project controls
• Commercial manager
• Project manager
• Project planner
• Project coordinator
• Procurement manager
• Legal commercial manager
• Project commercial manager
• Lawyers and advocates dealing with construction contracts

Your key speakers include:

• Dr Ron Watermeyer, director, Soderlund and Schutte, RSA
• John Samuel, Specialist Advisor, Turner & Townsend, RSA
• Philip van Rensburg, Director, Bell Dewar, RSA
• Andy Hewitt, FQSi, MCInstCES, ACIOB, ACIArb, MDBF, Construction Contracts and Claims Consultant, Hewitt Construction Consultancy, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Coenraad Snyman, senior specialist contracts and commercial, AngloGold Ashanti, Continental Africa Region

To register or for more information visit our website: www.eltraining.co.za

Date: 18 October 2012 to 19 October 2012
Time: 08:30 - 16:30
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg