A One-day course – places filling fast!

Date: 17th December 2015

This CPD certified MasterClass will significantly strengthen the ability of all attendees to understand and evaluate key legal principles relating to construction contracts.

Delegates will be made aware of the main contract terms and conditions, the impacts that arise from common mistakes and how they can be avoided.

These are highly litigious times and the growth of mediation, arbitration and adjudication are all testimony to the difficulties that arise through poor interpretation of contracts, failure to
adhere to contracts or, as in often the case, a poorly constructed contract.

The forthcoming CMG MasterClass, focusing specifically on the issues and challenges pertinent to the construction industry, will provide you with a clear understanding of the golden rules regarding the principles that underpin the majority of contracts in the construction industry.

As most business is now done on a contractual basis, it is imperative that your contract is well constructed, clear and without common pitfalls and minefields that can be open to interpretation and perhaps, lead to costly disputes.

This CPD certified MasterClass will significantly strengthen the ability of all attendees to understand and evaluate key legal principles relating to construction contracts. Delegates will be made aware of the main contract terms and conditions, the impacts that arise from common mistakes and how they can be avoided. On leaving this course, attendees will be better equipped to spot potential problem areas, and ensure they go into any contractual situation better informed both practically and legally. All attendees will receive a highly useful course pack to refer back to at any time, gain valuable CPD points, and have a chance to engage in an informative Q & A on the day.

The General Contract Principles

  • Formation of a contract
  • Elements of a contract
  • Offer and acceptance
  • Express and implied terms
  • Offers and counter-offers
  • Contracts under seal and contracts required in writing

Construction Contracts and Related Documentation

  • The main contract
  • The sub-contracts – domestic and nominated
  • Tenders and estimates
  • Letters of intent
  • Assignments, novation and collateral warranties

Key Clauses

  • Exclusion clauses
  • Indemnity clauses
  • Forfeiture clauses
  • Vesting clauses
  • Copyright and IP clauses
  • Defects and maintenance clauses

Non-Performance

  • Mistakes & Misrepresentation
  • Negligent misstatement
  • Frustration and impossibility
  • Illegality
  • Economic duress
  • Release
  • Force Majeure
  • Repudiation and termination

The Construction Contract and Equity

  • Estoppel
  • Waiver
  • Variation and rescission
  • Rectification
  • Specific performance
  • Quantum Meruit 

On completion you will receive your CMG MasterClass Certificate as well as your CPD Certificate containing 5 Structured CPD Points.

fiona_forde_100x100Fiona Forde
Barrister specialising in Construction Law
Fiona is a Mechanical Engineer and a practising Barrister specialising in building and construction law, public procurement, arbitration/dispute resolution and mediation.
Fiona trained in London with the legal team of a large international consulting engineering firm and was the legal adviser to their Irish offices.
Called to the Irish Bar in 2002, Fiona lectures on the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law and Contract Administration in Trinity College Dublin and on the Law Society Diploma in Civil Litigation.

Training Environment:

CMG Professional Training courses take place at our state-of-the-art training facility in the Apex Building situated in the Beacon Quarter of Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18. The CMG Training Centre is accessible by the Luas, (Sandyford line, Stillorgan stop – 6 mins walk) several bus options (the number 11 travels from O Connell street Dublin and stops directly outside the training centre) and we are situated very close to the M50 at the Beacon Hospital corner. There are several car parks within a three minute walk from the training centre with very competitive ‘all day’ parking rates and we have a range of coffee shops (including Starbucks) as well as shops and restaurants nearby.

Date, Time & Venue:

Date:  17th December, 2015

Times: 9.30 am to 4.00pm

Venue: Apex Building, Blackthorn Road, Sandyford Dublin 18

Course Cost:

This course costs €345.00 (early-bird) per person and includes course documentation and light refreshments. While the course fee does not include lunch, we do provide freshly made sandwiches, nespresso coffee and a range of teas and fresh juice for those who require a light lunch. Alternatively you can avail of the local food stores and coffee shops opposite the training centre for hot food or alternative lunch options.

   Telephone:+353 1 2933650

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General Terms and Conditions: Full Payment is due on booking. In the event of payment by cheque, must be received within seven days from date of invoice and in any case must be paid prior to attending the training course. If you are unable to attend, a substitute attendee may be sent at any time for no additional charge. Cancellations must be received in writing, by fax or letter, no later than 14 days prior to the event for a refund. Regrettably, no refunds can be made after that date. CMG Training reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the advertised training programme including a change of venue. The views expressed by the Trainers are not necessarily those held by the organisers, nor is the organiser responsible for tutors/trainers opinions or statements.

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