Event Information

Start Time

9:15 AM

End Time

3.45 PM

DELIVERY

Online

CPD Hours

There will be CPD hours awarded to attendees. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

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About this Conference

The Public Works Contracts have been in use for many years, yet the same issues keep arising.

This conference aims to examine in comprehensive detail the issues and the areas of importance all construction professionals need to be aware of when entering into future projects. It will also look at areas of inflation and its impact on projects, and the uncertainty of utilities supply under the Public Works Contracts.

A word from our conference chairperson

Agenda

Conference Chairperson & Opening Remarks

James Golden, Director, Quigg Golden

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Issues with Project Boards - How can they be Overcome?

Common problems with Project Boards including late appointments.
Learn practical suggestions for improving Project Board usefulness now and for the long term.

Billy Morrissey, Conciliator, Mediator and Adjudicator

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The risk of Inflation under the Public Works Contracts

What has been the impact of price volatility on projects over the last 12 months?
Has the OGP Inflation Framework helped? Are parties to construction contracts using it?
What are the benefits and pitfalls of the Public Works Contracts amendments?
What practical solutions are parties applying to minimise the impact of inflation?
What further steps are necessary to ensure the viability of construction contracts

Denise Kennedy, Construction Consultant, RDJ

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Utilities– How is Utilities risk allocated under PWC?

Traditional approach to utilities risk generally in construction contracts and Irish market
Current trends and issues with utility supply and delay in Ireland
Risk allocation under PWC

Siobhan Kearney Senior Associate A&L Goodbody LLP

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Claims for disruption and loss of productivity

Entitlement under the contract
Is 10.7.4 a bar to such claims?
How to formulate a claim
What records are needed?
Evaluation

Edward Quigg, Director of Quigg Golden

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Making and Valuing Claims Under the Public Works Contracts

Compensation events
Valuing claims under PWC
Schedule 1k (17) – Errors in Quantities

Robert Rooney, Senior Associate, Mason Hayes and Curran

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Contractors Entitlement & Delays under the Public Works Contract

Standard subcontract for use with the PWC when there is no “Contractor Determination”
Calculation of payments to contractors
Clause 9.3 (delay and extension of time) v 10.3 (contractors Claims)
Novated specialist and their ability to seek delay costs under the contract
Risks associated with including specialists in the tender documents in terms of claims or delay

Jennifer M Good, BL, The Law Library

Who Should Attend?

This event would be very relevant to those involved in the whole public works contracts process or awarding public contracts. This includes government departments, local authorities, semi state agencies, consultants, contractors, engineers, housing developers, universities, as well legal experts, and service providers.

Speakers

Billy Morrissey

Chartered Engineer and Mediator / Conciliator, Past Chair Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - Ireland Branch

James Golden

Director, Quigg Golden

Denise Kennedy

Construction Consultant, RDJ

Edward Quigg

Director of Quigg Golden

Siobhan Kearney

Senior Associate A&L Goodbody LLP

Jennifer M Good

BL, The Law Library

Price

Early Bird Rate: €435 + VAT (LIMITED OFFER)

Full rate €535 + VAT

Please note the early bird discount can close sooner than expected once a certain number of seats fill up, therefore your prompt booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment

Discounts available for bookings of 3 or more.

Public Works Contracts Conference 2023