Construction Contracts: Drafting, Interpreting & Administering 

A  C O M P R E H E N S I V E   C O U R S E 

In the construction industry, in-house counsel, project managers, procurement professionals, superintendents, engineers and architects are asked to draft, negotiate and administer increasingly complex construction contracts.

Over 11 seminars, this course will provide a comprehensive explanation of the core principles relating to construction contract drafting, interpretation and administration.

The course is suitable to new and experienced professionals alike as it will address the fundamental legal and practical issues that arise in all procurement models, as well as providing a guide to the way courts approach issues of contract interpretation.

Whether you’re starting out in the industry and want to better understand the contracts you use on a day to day basis, or you’re an experienced construction professional who wants to refresh and complete your understanding, this series is for you.

Each session will involve the presentation of a paper on a topic which underpins construction contracts.

Participants are free to attend the topics that they find relevant. 

You can attend in person or online. A nominal fee will be applied to cover costs and catering. A light lunch will be served for those attending.

Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues.

 2025 Training Schedule

February  |  Introduction / Risk Allocation / Contract Structure | 20 February 2025 — 12:30-1:45pm
March  | Quality / Drafting Scope / Preliminaries | 13 March 2025 — 12:30-1:45pm
April  |  Time / EOT Claims  |  10 April 2025 — 12:30-1:45pm
May  |  Contract Sum / Variation Claims  | 15 May 2025 — 12:30-1:45pm
June  |  Role of the Superintendent / Architect / Assessment of Claims  |  12 June 2025 — 12:30-1:45pm
July  |  Design / Design Risk / Retaining Consultants / Novation  |  10 July 2025 — 12:30-1:45pm
August  |  Security / Bank Guarantees / Insolvency  |  14 August 2025 — 12:30-1:45pm
September  |  Insurance in Construction Contracts / Indemnities  |  11 September 2025 — 12:30-1:45pm
October  |  Statutory Regulation / Security of Payment / Workers Liens / WHS  | 
9 October 2025 — 12:30-1:45pm
November  |  Dispute Resolution / Project Finalisation / DLP Administration  |  13 November 2025 — 12:30-1:45pm
December  |  Contract Drafting / "How To" Compile a Contract / Christmas Drinks  |  11 December 2025 — 4:00-6:00pm

Cost

This series will cost $200(+ GST) per person, or $500(+ GST) for 3 or more attendees from your organisation. Individual sessions can also be attended at a cost of $20(+ GST) per person. This amount includes a light lunch, as well as a copy of the presentation paper and access to the online video recording after each session.

CPD

Solicitors will qualify for 1 Professional Skills CPD point per session. 

RSVP Friday, 13 February 2025.

You can either click the relevant link below to register your place and pay online, or alternatively email CEvents@CowellClarke.com.au and we will get in touch to arrange payment via credit card over the phone or bank transfer.

P R E S E N T E R S 

Jamie Watts 
Director | Building, Construction & Infrastructure team
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Amanda Brady
Associate Director | Building, Construction & Infrastructure team
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Matthew Hawke
Associate Director | Building, Construction & Infrastructure team
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