The programme is designed based on the conception that: “a project manager or contract manager” will be more adept in evaluating and selecting a contracting system that is most appropriate to the requirements of the work and conforming to the economic, legal, cost, time and quality requirements and managing it efficiently and effectively, if they are knowledgeable in the principles and philosophy of construction law and operational aspects of the various project procurement and contracting systems”. Contract managers are required to monitor the cost, scope, quality, and time frame and must ensure that all contract conditions are met. This important job affects both the financial and the actual success of the project or company.Besides that,In construction management, by definition procurement encompasses securing all of the goods and services needed to bring the construction project to completion in a timely and satisfying manner. Typically, the management of a specific deliverable project is laid out in several steps:
The official procurement management plan is created here (which is part of the overall construction management plan.)
Requests for proposals (RFP) and bid evaluation. The construction manager’s experience with local designers, engineers, contractors and suppliers is invaluable.
Awarding and signing contracts (project contract management). When service providers, contractors and suppliers have been chosen or procured, construction procurement schedules spell out how and when the various resources are to be managed with appropriate milestones clearly defined. Construction management software greatly facilitates this and the following step.
1. Introduction on Construction Procurement and Contract Management
1.1) N/A
2. Construction Procurement
2.1) i. Types and feature of construction contract; fixed price contract and cost reimbursement contracts
2.2) ii. Basic characteristics, strength and weakness of various procurement routes such as traditional method, Design and Build, Construction Management, Management Contracting, Joint venture and Partnering and Public Finance Initiative.
3. Forms of Construction contract, Legal background and Relevant Acts based on Latest Standard Forms of Contracts commonly used in Malaysia.
3.1) i. Standard Form of Contract
3.2) ii. Privity of Contract and Dual liability
4. The Role and Obligations of Parties in Construction
4.1) i. Contract Administrator : Power, Instructions for work and Variation Order
4.2) ii. Contractor : Obligations
5. Assessment of Major Clauses in Standard Forms of Contract
5.1) i. Bonds and Insurances
5.2) ii. Payment and Certificate
5.3) iii. Completion, Post Completion & Handing Over
5.4) iv. Contractor's liability toward Defects
5.5) v. Sub-contracting
6. Contractual Claims
6.1) i. Claim for Extension of Time (EOT)
6.2) ii. Liquidated Damages and Claims for Direct Loss and Expense
7. Termination of Construction Contract, Dispute Resolution & CIPAA2012
7.1) N/A