NZS 3910 – Developing the Practitioner (Online)

Merging the world of construction with contracts can be a difficult area to navigate and understand. Add in the complexity of breaking down the different Standards, identifying the various roles involved and the risks they each manage, while still focusing on achieving the project objectives is a tricky challenge for people new to contracts.

This course takes you through everything you need to know to step successfully into the role of a practitioner. You’ll learn concepts and technical aspects of NZS3910, and how to break down NZS3910's core components and use these to navigate your project to success.

By the end of this interactive and engaging course, you’ll walk away with the core skills to be able to use contracts to create successful outcomes on any project.

 Intended audience

• Graduates and those with limited experience with construction contracts.
• People new to the role as Principal in a contract.
• Lesser experienced practitioners who may know construction and want to understand more about contracts
• People new to NZ construction industry keen to understand New Zealand’s most common form of contract

Course format

Participants will be able to:

LO1: Explain why contracts are important and why the construction sector adopts standard forms such as NZS3910

LO2: Appreciate 3910 is only one part of the entire contract agreement the defines the promises parties make to each other

LO3: Articulate the roles and responsibilities of the contract participants, and what drives their behaviours

L04: Explain how the contract deals with managing change, making payments, and reaching completion

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.