Module Ref: A5

Duration: 1 day
Maximum 15 delegates

Aims

To provide an appreciation of the rights and duties of all parties to ICE contracts and to provide an understanding of the claims and dispute resolution procedures.

Coverage

• The contract structure
• Rights and obligations of the parties
• Contract administration
• Documents forming part of the contract
• Dealing with time clauses
• Change and variation entitlements and obligations
• Claims and disputes

Teaching Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, delegates should understand:

• The importance of ensuring a contract is properly formed
• The significance of each document incorporated into the contract
• The roles, rights and obligations of all parties under the ICE conditions
• How a contract should be properly administered
• The significance of the programme
• The origins of different types of claims
• The interpretation of claims clauses
• The importance of notification of claims
• The content of, and how to compile, particulars of claim
• What the engineer should do in respect of claims
• The opportunities to negotiate claims without the need to invoke proceedings
• The significance of referring a dispute to adjudication or arbitration
• The basic features of dispute boards

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