Date:  8 & 9 October 2020

Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm

CPD: 6 hours

Language: English (Supplementary with Cantonese)

Enquiry

Mr. Peter Au

Tel: 2116 9719

Email: pau@rics.org

Event Overview

For anyone involved in construction projects it is essential that accurate records are kept. In order to provide construction professionals with the skills and knowledge required in this field, the Contract Administration course will provide a practical insight into up to date practices on construction contracts. Contractual requirements, best practice, modern methods of information management and guidance on post contract administration will all be covered.

Attendees will have the opportunity to practice the implementation of the topics discussed by completing a practical example on documentation. The role of the Contract Administrator in practice will be extensively explored with opportunities to share experiences and answer questions relating to real world scenarios.

Learning objectives

At the end of the day, you will be able to:

• Assess the responsibilities for record keeping.
• Prepare registers and records for correspondence, drawings, variations, resources on site.
• Analyse and interpret the variation process from inception to valuation
• Recognise bad practice and demonstrate good practice.
• Complete a practical example on documentation.

Agenda

• Establishing the Client’s Brief 
• Contractual Parties and their obligations (Employer, Contractor)
• Best Practice Record Keeping (Drawing Registers, Site Records, Site Portals)
• Progress on site (Monitoring progress, Information Flow, Requests for Information, Delays)
• Certificates issued by Contract Administrator (Practical, Non-Completion, Partial Possession)
• Practical Application (Administering the variation process from beginning to end)
• Self and peer assessment with a practical activity

Trainer

Prof. George Chi-Wai Cheng MRICS

MSc ( Eng), RPE ( Building & Civil ), PEng (Ontario, Canada), CPEng ( Aust.), Chartered Quantity Surveyor, FHKIE, FASCE, FIEAust, FInstCES, FSZCES, MCSCE

Ir Prof. George Chi-Wai Cheng MRICSMSc ( Eng), RPE ( Building & Civil ), PEng (Ontario, Canada), CPEng ( Aust.), Chartered Quantity Surveyor, FHKIE, FASCE, FIEAust, FInstCES, FSZCES, MCSCE

George is a Commercial/Procurement Manager and Project Manager with over 30 years proven record of success in Project and Development Management, Design Management, Construction Management and Engineering, Cost Estimating and Contract Administration gained with Client, Consultancy and Contractor Organisation. He is skilled in managing multi-discipline, multi-cultural teams through various contractual routes including D&C, BOT, and Partnering.

He specializes in the Project Management and Control of both the Design and the Construction of Civil & Building projects across a range of market sectors, including Highways and Bridges, High-rise Building, Industrial & Commercial Building, Mass Transit Rail, Airport, Marine Structure, Land Development , Metals & Mines and Power Generation Facilities in Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, China and Asia Pacific Regions. He is also an accomplished negotiator, successful team builder, problem-solver, and is highly client focused, particularly in a multi-cultural environment.

He is the Chairman and Assessor of RICS-APC Final Assessment in QS & Construction, Project Management Pathway and the Examiner of Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyor ( Commercial Management discipline).