Understanding the Construction Contracts Act 2002

Program Overview

This 3-hour online Zoom course covers the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA), its key provisions, payment claim submission, and the Adjudication process. Participants will gain practical knowledge to protect retention money, ensure fair payments, and resolve disputes efficiently. Targeted towards contract and project managers, supervisors, and experienced professionals, this course includes course notes for future reference.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Topics include:
• Key content of the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA)
• What this means in real life
• How to submit payment claims under the Act
• The Adjudication process
• On completion of this course participants will:
• Use course notes as an up to date reference on the CCA
• Be familiar with the key provisions of the Act

Teaching:

• Delivery Model: Online Zoom
• Duration: 3 hours
• Presenter: Fiona Knight

Other:

• Who should attend: Contract and Project Managers, supervisors, engineers’/contractors’ representatives, as well as experienced personnel wishing to improve their skills.
• Participants must have: Each person must have a computer or laptop with camera and internet access to enable this Zoom training.
• Changes for new learners: WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
• **This course, from a practical and ‘hands-on’ point of view, will benefit Clients, Consultants and Contractors wanting to understand the key provisions of this Act, and how it applies to them.
• It has four key objectives:
• To protect retention money withheld under commercial construction contracts
• To help ensure a fair, balanced and appropriate payment regime
• To provide enforcement mechanisms to recover any unmade payments