Role of the Superintendent
This is delivered as a one day course and can be delivered in house tailored to meet the specific needs of your company.
The course begins with a thorough breakdown of the requirements, role and authority of a contract Superintendent and the key duties under this role including issuing directions, assessing claims and entitlements, and dealing with disputes.
Whilst the first part of the day is conducted as an interactive information session, the second half of the day is workshop based focusing on various “what if…?” scenarios. These are primarily based on previous Court cases involving litigation surrounding the Superintendent’s role. Using real examples from the consulting industry you will become aware of tips and traps to help you manage your role as a Superintendent with greater confidence and ease.
- The scope of a Superintendent’s duties
- How contract administration is treated in the main standard form construction contracts
- The dual roles of acting as the client’s agent and acting as valuer, assessor, and certifier
- The interplay between the contract the Superintendent is engaged under and the contract they administer
- Extensions of time, liquidated damages, and the prevention principle
- Knowledge of the law required by a Superintendent
- Reliance on other’s advice
- Superintendent’s role when disputes arise, and challenges to determinations
- Liability for breach of contract, professional negligence, or for infringing on TPA
- Legal principles laid down by key Court cases affecting Superintendents
- Potential conflicts of interest
- Insurance issues
Tony Horan is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced barristers working in the construction industry in Australia. He is also a dynamic and engaging presenter, who utilises his extensive legal expertise to support the course material with real-life examples.
Tony has represented and advised a range of building professionals and consulting engineers from all disciplines. He has over 20 years of expertise in resolving disputes regarding design and construction, copyright and insurance litigation, arbitration, mediation and other dispute resolution processes.
He is a member of the Victorian Bar and Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne, and for the past 5 years has been voted by his peers (Doyles Guide) as one of Australia’s leading barristers specialising in construction and infrastructure.
- Full 1 day in person training program
- Training materials
- Certificate of Attendance