Overview
The PSSCOC standard contract forms are widely used for conventionally procured and design-build projects in the public sector. For proper and efficient administration of contracts for public sector construction projects, it is essential to be familiar with the PSSCOC contractual provisions and have a firm grasp of what they entail. Understanding the administrative procedures under the PSSCOC will ensure timelines are adhered to and potential disputes managed and even avoided.
Objectives
The course will provide participants with an overview of key essentials in project delivery and common procurement approaches using the PSSCOC, and enable participants to:
- Gain understanding of the administrative procedures under the PSSCOC
- Interpret the PSSCOC contractual provisions and appreciate their implications
- Identify key practice issues typically encountered in the contract administration of construction projects; and
- Appreciate how the PSSCOC can play a role in the alignment of interests and collaboration with other stakeholders.
