Description

Poor Contract Management Costs Companies 9% – Bottom Line

Source: World Commerce & Contracting

 Improve your understanding of the terms specified in construction contracts to avoid expensive nightmares.

 A deep dive into the four most well-known and used contracts in the New Zealand commercial construction industry for business professionals who use the NZS39 Series of contracts in their day to day roles.

 Increase your knowledge of the contract process and learn important information around the management and administration of the ‘works contracts’ for the provision of constructing buildings and infrastructure.

This training course is perfect for:

• Construction Managers and workers

• Project Managers

• Engineers

• Managers

• Technical Specialists

• Project Team Members

Download our Construction Contract Management Course Brochure (PDF)

Course outcomes

• Increase capability and understanding of construction contracts for the provision of works, services and products to construct / build a facility of infrastructure (vertical / horizontal infrastructure) in New Zealand.
• Become familiar with the characteristics and practical application of New Zealand Construction Contracts NZS3910, 3915, 3916 and 3917 2013 versions, and the differences between the new 2023 versions and those you may be more familiar with.
• Learn about the six elements of a construction contract:
• General Conditions of Contract
• Special Conditions of Contract
• Scope of Work
• Specification
• Drawings
• Schedule of Prices
• Gain knowledge and skills to improve contract communications, to manage change and variation control, and effectively manage the project control group.

What's included in the course

• One day (6 hours) of interactive classroom training
• Attendance certificate
• Downloadable course materials
• Over 20 FREE Project Management templates
• Catering (classroom-based courses only)

Course Outline:

Construction Contracts – Background and Introduction

• Contract options and forms
• The NZ3910-5-6-7 series vs NEC series
• Characteristics, features, advantages and disadvantages of each series
• Practical application and requirement to use the NZ 3910-5-6 series
• Basic contract law
• Fair and reasonable approaches to contracting
• Practical tips in adopting construction contracts

The NZS 3910-15-16-17 Series

• In depth review of each contract form
• Examine the meaning and application of each form
• Review the roles and responsibilities of the Engineer to Contract / Engineers
• Representative / Project Manager
• Contract definitions and terms

Managing Contracts (NZ3910-5-6-7)

• Day to day management of the contracts
• Top 5 daily aspects Project Managers need to consider when managing contracts
• Contract and project reporting options and considerations
• Contract communications
• Change management and variation control
• Programme Management
• Project Control Group Management

Why Train with Millpond

• We are a local company with over 10 years of experience in the Australia and New Zealand markets, offering tailored, region-specific training.
• Our trainers are based across Australia and New Zealand, hand-picked for their expertise and real-world project management experience.
• We offer flexible training schedules—spanning weeks or months—to suit learning capacities, avoiding the potential overload of "bootcamp" courses if required.
• Our leadership actively contributes to the project management community, partnering with PMI Chapters and presenting at industry events.
• We provide all-inclusive, transparent pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected costs.
• Our courses enhance globally recognized materials with our own resources for a superior learning experience.
• We support clients through the entire certification process, offering personalized guidance and re-sit advice if needed.
• Feedback is reviewed after every course to ensure continuous improvement in training quality and delivery.
• Our trainers collaborate regularly to align practices and uphold high standards in adult education.
• Unlike global competitors or small operators, we balance scale, expertise, and trust to deliver exceptional value and de-risk projects.
• As a 100% New Zealand-owned organization, we operate with honesty, transparency, and a people-first approach, keeping profits within the region

Read more about why our training stands out from other offerings in the marketplace in this blog.

Our courses are small and interactive, delegates get an opportunity to immerse themselves in the learning environment and to network at the same time.

Our highly skilled trainers will cover everything you need to know so that you have a better understanding of Contract Management in the NZ Construction Industry using the NZS3910 Series as it relates to your organisation.

New Zealand Regional Business Partner Network Management Capability Development Funding

This course is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network Management Capability Development Funding programme. 
Your business may qualify for a voucher to help pay up to 50% for attendance at the course (excludes exam fees) of the owner(s) and key managers. For more information on whether your business is eligible speak to your local Regional Business Partner before registering for this course.

Your questions answered

What will I get from a Live and Online course that I won't get from a (cheaper?) On-Demand course or YouTube?

Our Live and Online courses are an online classroom with a live instructor presenting slides, case studies, and facilitating discussion rather than a series of pre-recorded video lessons. That means that you get the benefit of being able to ask questions in real time of the instructor, of hearing your classmates’ questions and their experiences etc.

Many people also find that being part of a group in this way provides extra energy and motivation to study and often talk about the pleasure they get from meeting other people in similar roles at other companies. Not to mention the networking opportunities that it provides.

We will ask your cohort to describe issues and challenges they face with using the NZS3910 Series contracts in your businesses before the course begins, and tailor the content accordingly.

We also provide >30 project Management templates and several other resources that you will find useful in your study or in your career.

How Many PMI Professional Development Units (PDU’s) can I claim for attending this Training Course?

1 hour of formal training with Millpond is equivalent to 1 PDU.

When does the early bird discount end?

Millpond's Early Bird discount is applied automatically to all registrations made more than 60 calendar days before a course commences.

How far in advance should I register?

As above, Millpond's Early Bird discount is applied automatically to all registrations made more than 60 calendar days before a course commences. Some of our more popular courses do fill up as far as 4 weeks before the course begins, so it pays to register as early as possible to secure your space. If you are not sure about being able to attend, please read our full Terms and Conditions before doing so, however, as you will be required to accept them on the way through the checkout process.

How can I pay?

We can accept credit card payments, or we can issue an invoice to you or your organisation.

Setting Millpond up as a supplier before you register

If you wish to pay on invoice and we have not yet been set up as a supplier to your organisation, please pay by credit card, or check with your Accounts Payable for the information they require to set us up before you register.

A note about Purchase Orders

If a Purchase order number is required for us to be paid by your organisation, please ensure you have that available to include on the way through the checkout.

If you require a quote to assist with generating a Purchase Order from your organisation, please contact us at [email protected] with the details required.