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CF6 Short Form

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Public Works Contract

Understanding the Short Form of Contract

 

23rd January 2025

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Streamed Live from CMG

 

The Short Form of Contract under the Public Works Contract Suite is one of the most used forms, generally utilised on projects of less than €1 million euro. This training course will provide an in-depth review of this contract with a view to gaining working level understanding of the contract form.

You will leave this training course better informed, with a much greater understanding of the most significant aspects of CF6, the Short Form of Public Works Contracts, and how you should approach them. You will learn key points around the PWC’s, and you will have the opportunity to engage in an informative Q&A with our tutor regarding any matters you would like specific insight on. You will also take home your training course notes, so you can refer again during the year.

“Extremely informative and clearly presented.”

  • Marcella Hargadon, Higher Executive Officer, OPW

“The entire course was excellent, very thorough and very well presented.”

  • Ronan Maguire, Architect, OPW

“Excellent course.”

  • Breda Flanagan, Project Management Admin, OPW

 

TOPICS

 

  • Understanding the Public Works Management Framework
  • General Overview of PWC Contracts and where the CF6 form sits in the family
  • The model forms, form of tender and schedules, guidance notes and the likes
  • The situation on the pricing document
  • Programme (Clause 2)
  • Delay and EOT (Clause 2.7)
  • The Works (Clause 3)
  • Price and Payment (Clause 4)
    • Interim Payment
    • Final Payment
  • Compensation Events – Definition & Notice Requirements
  • Communication between Parties
  • Pay and Conditions
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Termination
  • Programme contingency – use and abuse
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Summary – Q & A

 

THE TUTOR

 

Keith Kelliher, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Arbitrator, Adjudicator and Accredited Mediation with leading QS practice, Kelliher & Associates.

 

Keith is a highly experienced expert in construction law and has extensive experience in many aspects of construction contracts, having worked on large and high profile commercial, residential and infrastructural projects. He has served on many professional committees within the Construction Industry and is a former Chair of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in Ireland and a former council member of the Mediators Institute of Ireland. He currently sits on the Society of Chartered Surveyors Dispute Resolutions Standing Committee. He is currently on a number of panels of mediators/ adjudicators / conciliators/arbitrators in both Ireland and the UK and also regularly advocates for parties in dispute. Keith is also an experienced trainer and leads courses in Ireland and abroad in the areas of ADR and construction payment processes.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

 

This training course is relevant to contractors, sub-contractors, quantity surveyors, engineers, contracts managers, project managers, and anyone looking to gain a greater understanding of the Public Works Contracts.

 

CERTIFICATION

 

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course. This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

 

WHEN AND WHERE?

 

Date:    23rd January 2025

Times: 9.30am to 3.30pm

Venue: Streamed Live from CMG Studios      

 

COST                                                                                      

 

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €495 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €595. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE.

The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.

BOOK YOUR PLACE                                               

 

ONLINE – Please Click Here to book your place via our website

EMAIL – Please Click Here to book your seat via e-mail.

PHONE – Contact the CMG Training Team 01-2933650 to secure your place

 

Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

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