Contract Law

CL-101

This one-day course is all about contract law and construction contracts. An effective contract is the cornerstone to a successful project. Delegates will learn the meaning of a ‘contract’ and the legal requirements, distinguishing it from other arrangements such as Letter of Intent. They will explore the key parts of a contract and industry’s need for a 3rd party contract administrator. Then they will tackle boilerplate clauses (what to look out for/ include) and key processes (what to do, when) to get delivery done. Finally, delegates will explore termination and disputes, including Adjudication. This course uses interactive discussions and check-in exercises (both individual and group).  

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand parts of a contract, a ‘construction contract’ 

  • Distinguish contracts from other arrangements e.g. LoI

  • Understand the 3rd party role, powers and responsibilities 

  • Explore different types of boilerplate clauses 

  • Understand key contract processes for delivery 

  • Familiarity with termination and dispute resolution (Adjudication) 

At the completion of this course the student will be able to:

  • Explain to others how a contract works 

  • Find their way around a contract

  • Identify a construction contract and a LoI

  • Identify different types of boilerplate clauses 

  • Liaise with the 3rd party  

  • Feel confident to identify potential situations for termination and dispute resolution 

  • Know where to go for help 

PREREQUISITE
None.

DELEGATE PROFILE
Those in the construction industry needing or wishing to have a solid foundation in contract law e.g. students, graduates, first roles, document controllers, contract managers, site agents, professional services, commercial managers, planners and schedulers etc.

TRAINER PROFILE
The course will be delivered by Sarah Schütte, a lawyer who specialises in construction, engineering and infrastructure contracts.

COURSE LENGTH
One day (09.30am till 4:00pm Irish Standard Time)

CLASS SIZE
Maximum 10 students per virtual class

LIVE INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE TRAINING
€599 pp for online course
Note: online training is conducted via Zoom live.


***Payment must be received in full upon registering in order to secure your place***

Engineers Ireland CPD Units: 1 day

Course Outline & Workshops

  • What is a contract, how is it different from an LoI; what is a construction contract and what makes it legally effective

  • The role of the 3rd party, powers and duties 

  • Building a contract for real life

  • Using contract clauses in real life

  • Dealing with termination and dispute situations

Upcoming Courses

To book one of the courses below, simply click on the corresponding image.