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An Introduction to Change Orders & Variation Requests in Construction Contracts - Webinar

Length
1.3 hours
Next course start
Available On-Demand See details
Course delivery
Self-Paced Online
Length
1.3 hours
Next course start
Available On-Demand See details
Course delivery
Self-Paced Online

Course description

Variations to works occur under most construction contracts. These changes can affect price, cause delay and generate disputes. This handy 1 hour introduction will enable you to recognise changes and variations, their effect and significance, and administer changes properly and effectively.


Presented by Philip Harris, a partner at Wright Hassall with over 30 years' experience in construction law, the topics covered will include what can and cannot be instructed, the procedure for instructing and requesting and confirming changes, penalties for non-compliance with instructions, when there is a right of objection or refusal, the difference between Design & Build and traditional contracts, variations and timing, variations and valuation, and liquidated damages and loss and expense.

Upcoming start dates

1 start date available

Available On-Demand

  • Self-Paced Online
  • Online
  • English

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Following all MBL courses, a certificate of attendance will be provided for those who are required to evidence their CPD activity to a professional body.

Training Course Content

Introduction

Variations to works occur under most construction contracts and these changes can affect price, cause delay and generate disputes.

This introductory level webinar will enable delegates to recognise changes and variations, their effect and significance and administer changes properly and effectively.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

  • What is a change or variation?
  • What can and cannot be instructed?
  • The procedure for instructing and requesting and confirming changes
  • Penalties for non-compliance with instructions
  • When is there a right of objection or refusal?
  • The difference between Design & Build and traditional contracts
  • Variations and timing
  • Variations and valuation
  • Liquidated damages and loss and expense

Expenses

From £99
MBL Seminars Limited
C/o Law Business Research
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
WC1V 7QT London

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