IChemE Conditions (Green Book)

This one day course provides an overview of the I Chem E (Green Book) conditions of contract highlighting key areas of importance for those responsible for administering and supervising work executed under this standard form.

To enable delegates to better understand the importance, procedures and principles applying to the measurement and valuation of works carried out under the building contract.

To enable delegates to:-

• know the available documentation for the I Chem E contract Conditions
• deal with ambiguities and discrepancies in documents
• recognise the manner in which the Contractor may be reimbursed for work undertaken
• understand the principal duties and powers of the Purchaser and his Agents
• understand the principle duties and powers of the Contractor and his Agents
• appreciate how the time related provisions of the conditions operate
• appreciate how the value related provisions of the conditions operate
• be aware of the manner in which disputes are to be resolved
  

Session 1 I Chem E Contract Documentation

Available documentation; contract documents; Form of Agreement; List of Schedules; mistakes and conflict in contract documentation; definitions; notices.

Session 2 Reimbursable Contracts

The principles of reimbursable contracts; the contract price; schedules of cost elements, rates and charges

Session 3 The Purchaser and his Agents

The role of the Purchaser and his Agents; their powers and duties.

Session 4 The Contractor and his Agents

The role of the Contractor and his Agents; Contractor's powers and duties; contract manager and staff; sub-contracting; administration; records and audits; site services.

Session 5 Time for the Works

Possession of the site; times of completion; programme; force majeure and delays; delay damages; completion of construction; taking over; suspension.

Session 6 Payment for the Works

Terms of payment; certification; variations; contractor's variations; valuation of variations; final certificate.

Session 7 Dispute Resolution

Options available for dispute resolution

The course will be useful to those involved in the construction, commercial and supply chain sectors of the business. It will also provide a valuable introduction to those not familiar with the I Chem E (Green Book) conditions.