The Golden Rules of Correspondence, Forms, Negotiation & Admin
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The Golden Rules of Correspondence, Forms, Negotiation & Admin
The Golden Rules of Correspondence, Forms, Negotiation & Admin - 1 day course
Course background
Those working in the construction industry must communicate effectively and correctly in order to administer contracts, manage the construction process and satisfy their own responsibilities, or those for whom they work, as well as needing to be able to secure the position in law and negotiate on a regular basis. This RECENTLY UP-DATED 1 DAY COURSE reviews the issues to be considered in communications, the techniques, structure, content and purpose of common forms, correspondence, , certificates, privilege, letters of intent, notices, negotiation and various aspects of administration.
Where appropriate the course considers communications in the context of JCT, NEC and PPC 2000 contracts and is suitable for those who have not previously been responsible for external communications, correspondence, notices, certificates, etc. And those that would like to get up to date.
The Course also covers the New Construction Act insofar as it is relevant.
SPEAKERS’ PANEL
The speaker for each course will be from a panel of Ryland Ash, Jaz Bilkhu and Peter Ormston
OVERVIEW
Basic law in relation to communications
• Contract and Common law position
• In writing
• Faxes
• Verbal
• Post
• Service of documents
• Issued/Received
•Telephone
• Without Prejudice communications
• Certificates and the role of a Certifier
• Confidential
• Privileged
• When not to communicate
Pre-contract communications
• Form and Content
• Offers and Acceptances
• Letters of Intent
• Form of Tender
• Enquiry
• Estimates
• Negotiations
• Additional Information
• Site and Ground Information
• Programmes
• Qualifications to bids
Post contract – record keeping
• Note taking
• Purposes of record keeping
• Evidence
• Burden and Standard of Proof
• Forms of records
• Minutes of meetings
• Photographs, Videos, etc
• Contemporaneous records
• Letters and correspondence
• Types of Records
• Systems
• Archive
Contract requirements
• Requirements of forms of contracts in use
• Time limits
• Conditions precedent
• Drawings and Instructions
• Confirmation of Instructions
• Programmes
• Contractor’s/Subcontractor’s reports
• Keeping/providing records
• Dayworks
• Certificates
• Notifying Defects
• Administration Forms – published by RIBA, RICS, ICE, etc
Correspondence and letters
• For different situations
• Style and structure
• Detail
• Business like exchanges
• Making the point
• Bringing an exchange to a conclusion
• Contract clauses
• Language and legal references
• Cause and effect
Negotiation
• Techniques
• Win win solutions
• Using strengths
• Objectives and outcome
• Settling agreements
The New Construction Acts
• Brief Review of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 and its impact on payment and adjudication provisions.
If you want to find out more about The Golden Rules of Correspondence, Forms, Negotiation & Admin, you can make an information request below and the school will contact you with further information.
Suitability and application
This The Golden Rules of Correspondence, Forms, Negotiation & Admin course is designed for those working in the construction industry who are required to be able to communicate effectively and correctly in order to administer contracts, manage the construction process and satisfy their own responsibilities, or those for whom they work, as well as needing to be able to secure the position in law and negotiate on a regular basis
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This 1-day The Golden Rules of Correspondence, Forms, Negotiation & Admin course is designed to cover the following areas:
BASIC LAW IN RELATION TO COMMUNICATIONS
• Contract and Common law position
• In writing
• Email
• PDF
• Faxes
• Verbal
• Post
• Service of documents
• Issued/Received
• Telephone
• Without Prejudice communications
• Certificates and the role of a Certifier
• Confidential
• Privileged
• When not to communicate
PRE-CONTRACT COMMUNICATIONS
• Form and Content
• Offers and Acceptances
• Letters of Intent
• Form of Tender
• Enquiry
• Estimates
• Negotiations
• Additional Information
• Site and Ground Information
• Programmes
• Qualifications to bids
POST CONTRACT – RECORD KEEPING
• Note Taking
• Purposes of record keeping
• Evidence
• Burden and Standard of Proof
• Forms of records
• Minutes of meetings
• Photographs, Videos, etc
• Contemporaneous records
• Letters and correspondence
• Types of Records
• Systems
• Archive
CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
• Requirements of forms of contracts in use
• Time limits
• Conditions precedent
• Drawings and Instructions
• Confirmation of Instructions
• Programmes
• Contractor’s/Subcontractor’s reports
• Keeping/providing records
• Dayworks
• Certificates
• Notifying Defects
• Administration Forms – published by RIBA, RICS, ICE, etc
CORRESPONDENCE AND LETTERS
• For different situations
• Style and structure
• Detail
• Business like exchanges
• Making the point
• Bringing an exchange to a conclusion
• Contract clauses
• Language and legal references
• Cause and effect
NEGOTIATION
• Techniques
• Win win solutions
• Using strengths
• Objectives and outcome
• Settling agreements
Outcome / Qualification etc.
A 6 hour CPD certificate will be awarded after completion of this course
Expenses
The cost of this The Golden Rules of Correspondence, Forms, Negotiation & Admin course is £280 + VAT per delegate. Discounts are available for bookings of multiple delegates - contact us here to learn more and find out how we can help you.
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