NZS 3910 - An Introduction (Online)
This live online course covers the structure of NZS 3910, procurement considerations, and explores the roles and responsibilities of the Engineer to the Contract, Engineer’s Representative, Principal and Contractor.
Description
NZS 3910 is the most commonly used form of conditions of contract for non-residential construction work in New Zealand.
This course examines NZS 3910 from the perspective of the Engineer to the Contract and Engineer’s Representative, who must perform a complex “dual role” as adviser to and representative of the Principal, in addition to making decisions independently and impartially under the contract.
This course is followed by “NZS 3910:2013 – Practical Applications”.
Learning outcomes
By participating in this course, learners will understand:
- An overview of NZS 3910, how it may be used to greatest effect and its relationship to the Construction Contracts Act 2002
- The principles of tendering, acceptance and documentation of construction contracts under NZS 3910
- An introduction to the key elements and features of NZS 3910:2013 general and the use of special conditions
- The role and responsibilities of the Principal, Contractor and of the Engineer to the Contract, and how certain Engineer duties may be effectively performed by an Engineer’s Representative
Target Audience
If you’re an industry participant who administers or uses the NZS 3910 conditions of contract, and you have limited experience or are looking for a refresher, this course is for you. It is relevant to engineers, contractors, subcontractors, project managers, architects, quantity surveyors and owners’ representatives.
Course Format
This live online course is offered as an on-line full-day (total 6.5 hours), with brief worked examples, and opportunities through a ‘chat’ function for questions during and at the end of the course. Course material will be sent out to participants ahead of time to be referred to during.
The scheduled time will include a short break hourly, and a 30 minute break for lunch.
Presenter Information
Peter Degerholm is a Registered Quantity Surveyor, arbitrator, mediator and adjudicator in construction disputes and is an authority on the Construction Contracts Act 2002. He was a member of the Standards New Zealand review committees for NZS 3910 and the related 3915, 3916 and 3917 standards.