Law for Architects: Contract Administration for Architects
OND222N132
Description
Attend and earn 1 formal CPD hour in Practice Management
This program is based on NSW legislation
Contract Administration for Architects
It is often the case that the contract is well written and comprehensive in terms of the commercial conditions. However, the project can nonetheless be a complete disaster, being not what the client wanted, late or over budget. At that point, everyone turns to the contract only to find rights have been lost and liabilities incurred. This happens for a variety of reasons and many of these issues are avoidable.
In this session you will cover the main areas where contract and project management, which involves you as the architect, can lead to unexpected losses and avoidable disputes. The session will provide invaluable tips on how to avoid these losses and disputes, including:
- Understanding your role as architect, superintendent or certifier: obligations of independence
- Rules and tips for interpreting the contract
- Common (and sometimes expensive) mistakes
Presented by Helena Golvanoff, Partner, Holding Redlich
Presenters
Helena Golvanoff
Helena is a partner in the Construction and Infrastructure group. With over 15 years’ experience in large scale construction and commercial disputes throughout Australia, she provides dispute resolution, transaction and advisory services. She has particular expertise in complex negotiations and contract structuring, including drafting and negotiating development agreements, design and construction contracts, project delivery agreements, early contractor involvement agreements and consultancy agreements. Helena works closely with her clients to ensure they understand the risks they face in their projects and how to address those risks. Apart from construction industry clients, Helena has extensive experience providing advice to insurers and insureds in respect of professional indemnity, contractor’s all risks and other project policies and business related insurance. Helena’s expertise also extends to advising education institutions in relation to development, facilities and other operational matters.