Law for Architects: Issues & Problems with Design & Construct Contracts Especially in Respect of Novation
OND222N133
Description
Attend and earn 1 formal CPD hour in Project Delivery
This program is based on NSW legislation
Issues & Problems with Design & Construct Contracts Especially in Respect of Novation
- The problems with traditional procurement methods and why we have novation
- Who takes design risk in traditional procurement and who takes that risk in D&C procurement?
- Is an architect obliged to agree to a novation and, if so, on what terms?
- From a client’s perspective, what are the risks in novating the architect and how can these risks be mitigated?
Presented by Christopher Larcos FRAIA, Special Counsel, Moray & Agnew Lawyers
Presenters
Christopher Larcos
Christopher advises contractors, developers, architects and other professionals on various tendering, contract, security of payment, home warranty, contract administration and claims management issues. He prepares bespoke contracts and amended forms of Australian Standard contracts, and has extensive PPP, D&C, EPC and EPCM experience. Christopher is registered as both an architect and a lawyer, with over 15 years’ experience as a front-end projects lawyer and over 20 years’ experience as an architect. Prior to joining Moray & Agnew, Christopher worked in the Projects Group at Allens Linklaters where he was involved in complex front-end multibillion dollar public and private infrastructure projects using various contracting and funding structures. He also worked in the Projects Group at King & Wood Mallesons where he was involved in everything from back-end dispute work to front-end multibillion dollar PPP road projects.