Event details
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Online
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01 October 2024
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM BST
Event fees
Free
£25.00
£5.00
Summary
This webinar explain why it is important to review any proposed amendments to a standard form JCT Contract.This webinar explain why it is important for contractor and Sub-Contractors to review any proposed amendments to a standard form JCT Contract before you enter into it, as well as how to go about negotiating proposed amendments, how to amend your contract and what to be wary of.
Who should attend?
The seminar is suitable for any construction or legal professionals who work with or are interested in working with or learning about JCT Contracts. This includes Main Contractors,
Sub-Contractors and Sub-Sub-Contractors who contract under any form of JCT
Contract.
Topics covered
- Overview of JCT
- How to amend a JCT Contract
- Top tips for carrying out a contract review
- Key areas, words and phrases to look out for
- Common amendments to the contract including:
- Payment Mechanisms
- Retention
- Extensions of time & claiming for delay
- Change Management
- Design Responsibility
- Termination
Members: gain 3 CIOB CPD points when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.
Contact
Beverley Lawrence
Member Services and Events Coordinator - Maidstone
+44 (0) 1344 630861
+44 (0) 7827 920601
Our Speakers
James Sargeant MCIOB
Associate Director
James is a qualified Solicitor |(England and Wales), a Chartered Construction Manager (CIOB), accredited Contracts Manager (ICE) and an accredited Mediator (CMC).
James is part of Quigg Golden’s expert contracting team, specialising in both standard form contracts such as NEC, JCT, and also bespoke contracts. James represents clients in contentious disputes including adjudications, mediations, arbitration, and litigation, both in the UK and internationally.
James also advises clients in non-contentious matters, including contract reviews, contract drafting, and assisting with procurement processes.
James has a detailed knowledge of construction law and how it should be practically applied in building and engineering projects, coupled with a sound commercial acumen and contractual knowledge gained through specialist practise in the construction industry and his formal legal studies.
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