CMA543: CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

About This Course

The management and administration of contracts has grown in importance as building projects are put into action. Builders must be well-versed in both managing building contracts and the procurement of construction. In addition to the legal aspects of managing construction contracts, particularly those areas governing the rights and obligations of contracting parties, this subject will analyse the requirements and characteristics of procurement systems.

Topics In This Course

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