This course provides a basic foundation to contract law. It is ideal for those new to construction contracts and a useful refresher for those who have experience in managing contracts.

Intended for

• Clients, contractors and consultants involved in the delivery of construction projects.

Outline Programme

• What is a contract?

• Introduction to English law

• The basics of contract law – offer, acceptance, agreement, intention, consideration, capacity, legality

• Construction contract “type” – fixed price, lump sum, cost plus, term, management contracts

• The main forms of standard contract – ICE, JCT, NEC, PPC2000

• Contract conditions

• The form of tender

• Contractor and consultant selection

• Guarantees, performance bonds and parent company guarantees

• Relevant legislation

• Remedies for breach of contract

• Questions and course review

Details Course Fees   – £450 per delegate + VAT Max No. of delegates   – 30 Lecturers   Jenny Jackson Margaret Pinder	Current dates of public courses - Leeds - York 2nd June 2008 20th August 2008 Please note that further dates may be added if there is high demand. Please contact us.