NZS 3910 has been recently updated and anyone who is involved with contract management in the construction sector, or whose daily work is governed by the laws and regulations of the construction and property industry, needs to be aware of the important changes included within NZS 3910:2023. Attend this critical two-day training course to learn about the key changes, understand how they will impact the industry and explore how to use the form in practice within your business.

NZS 3910 “The industry standard form of contract for building and civil engineering” is the primary document used as the foundation for many New Zealand contracts in the building and construction industry.  In 2023 NZS 3910, was revised to include several provisions to make it more user friendly, clearer as to the roles of different parties, including the splitting of the roles of Contract Administrator and Independent Certifier and the introduction of plainer wording. It is hoped that these changes will assist with the commercial control of projects, which will in turn reduce the number of costly disputes. It is essential that industry gets up to speed with the new form as the number of disputes under the 2013 form is at its highest, given the strains on the industry at present. 

This course will run through the essential changes to NZS 3910 and provide advice and legal interpretation of the role of independent certifier, early warnings, variation pricing and other major changes in the document, so that all stakeholders are equipped to understand their contractual obligations, take control, and avoid disputes. It will also cover the impact of the CCA (Retentions Money) Amendment Act 2023 on Construction Contracts, and good commercial practice guidance.  

As New Zealand has entered a period of significant construction constraints, making it harder for everyone in the industry to navigate, it is important that professionals, principals and contractors alike understand the effect of the number of changes in respect of the new form. Understanding these will assist the parties to a contract deliver a project on time and on budget. 

This course will teach you all about NZS 3910:2023, including how it works in a practical sense. You will learn about the different stakeholders and each of their obligations including how to handle claims and dispute resolution procedures. As well as learning about new updates to NZS 3910:2023, you will learn about other legislation which effects practical implementation of this standard including case law.