Date: Saturday, 19 December 2020

Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm

CPD: 6 hours

Language: Cantonese

Overview

A construction project can be delayed or disrupted for a number of reasons. It is crucial to the proposed management of a construction project to understand the relevant events that can trigger a delay or disruption and then implement the correct process to manage the delay or disruption.

Learning outcome

• Identify the different relevant events
• Record delays and disruption
• Prepare a Delay Notice
• Apply your knowledge to Extension of Time Scenarios
• Do a Cause and Effect Analysis
• Keep records to assist in delay scenarios

Course structure

Introduction to delays and disruption

• What are delays and disruption?
• Why do delays and disruption occur on construction sites?

Relevant Events

• Explanation and categorisation of Relevant Events
• Explanation of a Good Delay Notice

Procedures and duties

• Contractor’s obligations regarding delays
• Architect / Contract Administrator’s obligations regarding Certification
• Non-Completion Certificates
• Liquidated and Ascertained Damages – Extension of Time
• Methods and examples of Demonstrating Delays

Good practice and examples

• Cause and Effect Schedules
• Demonstrating delays and disruption

Who should attend?

• Commercial Managers
• Quantity Surveyors 
• Project Managers
• Employers Agents
• Contracts Administrators
• Architects

Trainer

Mr Li Tak Hong, Dick MIRCS

Dick is a Professional Construction Manager and Surveyor with over 30 years' experience in the construction industry in Hong Kong. During his 30 years professional career, he has gained vast and varied practicing experiences in construction field. Currently he is actively serving various sectors, institutes and associations in the construction industry of Hong Kong.

Enquiry

For inquiries or further information, please contact Mr. Peter Au at +852 2116 9719 or email pau@rics.org