This 60 minutes podcast focusses on assisting SMMEs on tendering, the management of finances (revenue and cost) during the construction phase. The topics that are covered in this Q&A session are, the documents to be considered when tendering, setup of the tender, financial management procedures and processes, securing revenue and cost management. This is a very informative session and ample “best practice” examples are provided which are relevant to the construction and building industry. This podcast is presented by Professional CPD and validated for 0.1 CPD credit. https://professionalcp ..read more

This 1¼ hour podcast focusses on assisting SMMEs on contract lookouts in relation to main contracts and subcontract agreements and the relationship between the two. It covers topics which we have experienced and identified to be challenging in the construction and building industry. The topics that are covered in this Q&A session are, the programme, payment terms, non-variation clauses, verbal instructions, penalties / delay damages, advance payments and repayment of advances, latent defects period, construction drawings vs tender drawings, remedy for late payment by contractor/employer, c ..read more

This 1 hour Q&A podcast covers the dispute procedures for employers and contractors of each general conditions of contract (FIDC 1999 Red Book, JBCC 2000 Series Edition 6.2, the NEC4 and GCC 2015). We also provide some advice on what must be looked out for which may pose stumbling blocks. This podcast is presented by Professional CPD and validated for 0.1 CPD credit. https://professionalcpd.co.za ..read more

This 42 minutes Q&A podcast covers concurrent delays and focusses on a case study with ample examples. There is no case law in South Africa regarding concurrent delays, so we dig into the matter a bit deeper by looking at cases in England, Scotland and Wales and see what the so-called perimeters are. This discussion will enable employers and contractors to establish how a case will be looked at if a concurrent or overlapping delay lands in front of an adjudicator or arbitrator. This podcast is presented by Professional CPD and validated for 0.1 CPD credit. https://professionalcpd.co.za ..read more

In this 45 minute Q&A podcast, the application of a time-barring clause to a claim/interim claim in terms of FIDIC 1999 is discussed. Focus is put on the interpretation of contracts, we dig into some case law and also the application thereof in relation to this case study. This is a very interesting discussion! This podcast is presented by Professional CPD and validated for 0.1 CPD credit. https://professionalcpd.co.za ..read more

This 50 minute Q&A podcast covers the claims procedures for contractors of each general conditions of contract (FIDC 1999 Red Book, JBCC 2000 Series Edition 6.2, the NEC4 and GCC 2015). We also provide some advice on what must be looked out for which may pose stumbling blocks. This podcast is presented by Professional CPD and validated for 0.1 CPD credit. https://professionalcpd.co.za ..read more

This 34 min podcast covers a bit a contract law in relation to breaches of contract and the remedies for breaches. In this  Q&A session, we are looking into, what a breach is, what a remedy is, the different types of breaches and how it is categorized, In other words, what is the definition of each type of breach, and what is the requirements to fit that breach into a specific “box” and then we look into the remedies for each specific breach. We also discuss what needs to be considered with regards to breaches and remedies in construction contracts. This podcast is presented by Profes ..read more

This 1 hour podcast covers contract pitfalls that are generally experienced in the constructions and building industry. The topics that are covered in this Q&A session are Schedule of Deviations, Risks, Stop work clause, Programme float, Lien, Payment terms, Non-variation clauses, Delegation of duties, Verbal instructions, Penalties / Delay Damages, Latent Defects Period and lastly, Document approval/acceptance process and durations. This podcast is presented by Professional CPD and validated for 0.1 CPD credit. https://professionalcpd.co.za ..read more

This is an introduction to the series of 10 podcasts on Contractual Issues, called Contracts Talks with Johan and Q.  This podcast series is validated for 1 CPD credit.  Produced by Professional CPD Ukuthembeka CCC ..read more

This is a brief introduction to the chanel, what we do and what is the aim of this chanel.  ..read more