NZS 3910 Construction Contract Introductory Class

Course Outline:

This course is intended to provide you with an overview of the NZS 3910:2013 construction contract and what’s new with the 2023 reflecting the new requirement. You will, through exercises, begin to understand the key concepts and format of the document. This will be an interactive session, and you will be expected to answer questions and participate in a group task.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will:

• Become familiar with the NZS 3910 Construction Contract
• Understand the highlights and major changes of the 2023 Standard
• Understand when and how to use it
• Appreciate the functions of the key parties
• Be aware of the administration requirements of key clauses and time frames
• Recognise common pitfalls
• Understand the consequences of incorrect use

Who should attend?

• Project Managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Contract Administrators
• Architects
• Building Surveyors
• APC / PER Candidates on Construction based pathways
• Professionals involved with any project where NZS 3910 is the contract
• Non-construction professionals involved with the delivery of projects

Course Prerequisites

· Attendees must bring a hardcopy of the NZS 3910 contract with them to the training. This can be purchased by clicking this link: (2013 version)

Trainer’s background

Presented by Sue Morse – FRICS, Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager with 30+ years in the Construction industry - both Contractor and Client roles. Sue has been involved in the resolution of many disputes, both formal and informal, and gained valuable insight on how to avoid disputes and to resolve them once they have occurred. She has been involved at both pre-contract and post contract administration stages of contracts, across many aspects of the industry giving her a wealth of knowledge and solutions to common problems.

CONTACT

Please email enquiries to:

Michelle Manley

Host or Publisher RICS New Zealand