NZS 3910 - a revision fit for industry change

Used in the majority of non-residential construction contracts, NZS 3910 is the standard most commonly used within New Zealand’s building, construction, engineering, and infrastructure industries. The 2023 Revision of NZS 3910 has led to key changes to recognise and promote good practice and productivity improvements amongst all related industries, building collaboration and greater clarity.

Yet how can you, the practitioner, use this new standard to address issues earlier and achieve good practice? What are the key changes that will improve your ability to manage day-to-day practices, and be able to confidently resolve problems earlier rather than later? 

Join NZS 3910 – a revision fit for industry change to learn what led to this revision and how to use these changes to go beyond the wording of the contract and use these changes to elevate your current projects, raising the bar across NZ’s construction industry.  This interactive 2-hour session is for practitioners by practitioners.

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• understand the history of 3910 and the reasons why an update was needed
• explain the key changes made to the contract and why
• articulate how the new version provides role clarity among contract participants
• appreciate the opportunities to use this revision to support better project outcomes

Intended audience

Practitioners and anyone wanting to understand the key changes made by the new NZS 3910:2023.  An entry level knowledge of the 2013 version is advantageous.

Course format

This is a 2-hour webinar. It is interactive with examples.

Presenter information

Gavin Shaw is Director at Navig8 Construction Advisory, a practice focused on helping clients and projects set a course for success.

With over 25 years of experience in capital project delivery and business leadership, Gavin serves as a trusted advisor in the construction industry. As an accomplished project leader and Engineer to Contract, he is deeply passionate about influencing positive outcomes.

Gavin served as a member of the Standards New Zealand Committee for the revision of NZS 3910:2023, demonstrating his commitment to shaping industry standards. Additionally, Gavin is the founding Chair of the Society of Construction Contract Practitioners, a testament to his leadership and passion for advancing outcomes across the construction community.

Andrew Ward, Associate Director at TSA Riley has a broad range of experience across civil and horizontal infrastructure construction, having managed projects covering land development, roading, water and wastewater infrastructure, and airfield development working for both public and private clients.

Andrew acts as Engineer to Contract and Engineer’s Representative daily on projects ranging from $1M-$60M.  With experience preparing and administering contracts, claims analysis, Engineer’s decisions, and dispute resolution, Andrew brings a thorough understanding of NZS 3910 in practice into his training presentations.