Law for Architects: Crucial Issues in Compliance and Contracts
Issues covered include: legal risks for architect, commercial issues, contracts, construction
Description
As architects you often deal with contracts, construction & other issues that involve legal issues, but there are many legal risks that are often overlooked or misunderstood. Make sure you have the correct understanding of both the obvious and the hidden legal risks impacting architects. Learn to identify legal risks. Discover what to do when it all goes wrong. Be prepared for any eventuality.
Attend and earn formal CPD points including:
2 Points in Practice Management
2 Points in Project Delivery
Chair: Charles Fortin, Managing Director, Collard Maxwell Architects
9.00am to 9.05am Opening Comments by the Chair
9.05am to 9.20am: Keynote Address from the Dept of Planning, Industry & Environment
Presented by Alex O’Mara, Group Deputy Secretary, Place, Design and Public Spaces, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
9.20am to 10.05am: The Architect’s Role as Superintendent of a Contract
- Understanding the architect's role as agent of the principal
- Knowing when to exercise independent discretion
- Dealing with ‘claims for variation’
Presented by Christopher Larcos, Special Counsel, Moray & Agnew Lawyers
10.05am to 10.50am: Liability and Risk in Construction Projects Involving Cladding and Non-Conforming Materials
- Who is liable?
- Explore the legal reforms addressing cladding
- Delve into architect’s liability
- Discover proportional claims in class actions
Presented by David Bannerman, Principal, Bannermans Lawyers; Best Lawyers 2019, Construction/Infrastructure Law
10.50am to 11.05am: Morning Tea
11.05am to 11.50am: Avoiding the Lawyers: How to Prevent and Manage Claims
- Managing expectations and maintaining communication
- Paper work: getting it right
- Preventing disciplinary action
- Dealing with professional indemnity claims
Presented by Matthew Curll, Partner, Hall & Wilcox; immediate past solicitor member, NSW Architects Registration Board; Leading Public & Product Liability and Recommended Professional Indemnity Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2019
11.50am to 12.30pm: Show Me the Money! Payment Disputes for Architects
- An introduction to the Building and Construction (Security of Payment) Act 1999 NSW
- Quick and dirty: an insider’s guide to adjudication
- Tips and traps for claimants
Presented by Scott Higgins, Partner and Carlo Garofali, Consultant, Mills Oakley
12.30pm to 1.15pm: Liability of Architects, as Lead Consultants, for the Design Errors of their Sub Consultants
Hear from well-regarded barrister Michael Orlov as he takes you through some commonly encountered issues affecting your risk and potential liability when taking on the role of lead consultant responsible for coordinating and managing the work of other specialist consultants and sub-consultants. Learn what you need to do to identify, understand and manage the risk of design errors by specialist consultants and sub-consultants and what happens when you don’t.
Presented by Michael Orlov, Barrister, 7 Wentworth Selborne
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Understand the architect’s role in a contract
- Have a deep understanding of liability and risk in the profession
- Prepare methods to minimise liability
- Have a knowledge of changes to your practice to reduce the risk of claims
Venue
Cliftons Sydney
Level 3, 10 Spring Street
Sydney 2000
NSW
Australia
Directions
Nearby Public Transport:
Train Stations - Wynyard 400m OR Martin Place 500m
Bus Interchange - Clarence Street 450m
Ferry - Circular Quay 1.2km
Parking Information
Parking not included in your registration. Here are some options below.
Secure Park 20 Bond Street - click here for rates
Wilson Park 1 O'Connell Street - click here for rates
Wilson Park 31 Bond Street - click here for rates