Session 1 – Introduction to the GCC family of Contracts. 

• The similarities and differences between the various GCC contracts (i.e. GCC Main Contract, Subcontract, Simplified Form and Short form of Contract) will be highlighted and demonstrated. Criteria to consider when selecting the appropriate contract type will be highlighted.

Session 2 – Putting the contract together

• The correct way in which to draft, prepare and/or to complete the various documents forming the contract will be discussed and demonstrated. The preparation and use of the program will also be highlighted.

Session 3 – Role of the Employer’s Agent in administering the contract

• An in-depth look will be taken of role and responsibilities of the Employer’s Agent, as well as the Employer’s Agent’s Representative including the making of determinations, issuing of certificates, issuing of instructions etc.

Session 4 – Preparation and use of the Programme

• The provisions of the contract relating to the preparation  and revision of the Contractor’s progamme will be discussed

Session 5 – Payment provisions

• The procedure to follow in order to submit applications for interim and final payments, the applicable payment procedures and payment terms will be discussed.

 Session 6 – Variations

• The reason for and extent of variations that may be ordered will be discussed as well as the procedures to follow in order to deal with the time and cost implications of variations. The clauses applicable to the valuation of work that has been executed due to variations will be investigated.

Session 7 – Contractor’s claims for a revision of the Due Completion Date and/or for the payment of additional Cost.

• The procedures relating to notification and submission of claims for additional time and cost will be discussed. Attention will be given to reasons for the prevalence and high incidence of claims and how, possibly, to avoid disputes about claims from arising. The manner in which claims must be quantified and the use and value of contemporary and other records will be discussed. Issues relevant to claims (e.g. current delays, the Delay and Disruption Protocol, various Heads of claims etc) will be touched upon. The events giving the Contractor a right to claim, including delays attributable to the employer, excepted risks etc will be discussed in detail. 
• Attention will be given to claims that may arise due to COVID-19, lockdown etc.
  
• This session aims at providing learners with tips and guidance on how to prepare and to submit claims correctly, thereby reducing the risk of claims being rejected or dismissed.  How the Employer’s Agent must respond to, treat and assess claims submitted by contractors will also be discussed.

Session 8 – Quality control

• Provisions relating to quality control, defective workmanship, liability for errors in the design, tests, taking-over of the Works etc. will be discussed.

Session 9 – Termination & Dispute resolution and claims

• The grounds for termination as well as termination procedures will be discussed. The dispute resolution mechanisms and forums responsible for the hearing and resolution of disputes will also be covered during this session.