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Engineering and Construction Contracts Course

The skills to manage contracts on small to multimillion Rand projects
The skills to manage contracts on small to multimillion Rand projects

The Managing Engineering & Construction Contracts (MECC) Course provides essential contract management training for construction and engineering industry professionals, focusing on the GCC, JBCC, NEC, and FIDIC contracts – the standard forms of contract used in South Africa.

The MECC Course has been structured specifically for the point-of-view of:
Project Managers
Principal Agents
Consultants and Clients


Over the two-day MECC Course, delegates will have an in-depth understanding of construction contracts. The content includes case studies and practical exercises on areas such as:

  • Preparing contract documents.
  • The tendering process
  • Administering the right contract
  • Dealing with delays and time extensions.
  • Handling contractors and other role players (practical exercise)

MECC Course Info

Course Level

Intermediate

Course Fee

32% Discount for online courses

Online course:
R 10,710  now  R 7,282 incl. VAT

 

In-person course:
R 11,970 incl. VAT

 

Group booking (2 or more):
from *R 11,025 incl. VAT
*Up to 40% Discount for groups

Course Schedule

Online courses: 4 half-day sessions
Morning class 8 am – 12 pm OR Afternoon class 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

 

In person courses: 2 full-day sessions
8 am – 4 pm


General course attendance:

Attend the course with other delegates in an engaging environment, either at a physical conference hall or online class.

 

Private course attendance:

We offer tailored & private courses anywhere in Africa to groups of 3 or more online/at your company venue of choice/at one of our venues.

 

Complete the booking form to attend a general/private course or contact us to make arrangements.

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Build a new level of competency in handling Engineering and Construction Contracts with Classic Seminars

MECC Course Booking Form

Please fill in the booking form with all the relevant info required (don’t leave anything out!) then click Book and we will get in touch in the same day or following working day if submitted on a weekend/holiday.

 

Application

Enables the immediate practical application of multiple contracts(GCC, JBCC, NEC & FIDIC) for project managers, project assistants and consultants.

Outcome

Enables you to take up a job as a project manager, project assistant, or consultant where your job requires you to use the GCC, JBCC, NEC or FIDIC.

Accreditations from


+ Includes CPDS and Project Management Institute PDUs

MECC Course Overview

Delegates will be trained in essential knowledge for the above practitioners who are involved with preparing and administering contract documents.
The comparative analysis of the four standard forms of contract will enable you to provide knowledgeable information regarding the most suitable standard form of contract for a client’s requirements.

Furthermore, you will learn how to:
 Compile watertight contract documents
Ways of managing risk better
Expand your knowledge of the major engineering and construction contract documents used in SA.

This learning process is enhanced by the application of practical case studies, exercises, and the expertise of our lecturers who themselves are working professionals with many years of industry experience.


Our Contract Management (CM) Course on the other hand is structured from the point-of-view of  Contractors & Subcontractors. Along with their construction managers, contract managers, quantity surveyors, site agents, and relevant site management personnel. Details here

MECC Course Includes

CS MECC Contracts Training Manual: Which will help you keep track of all you learn throughout the course and be your reference guide afterwards when working with NEC, FIDIC, JBCC and GCC contracts on your engineering and construction projects.

 Multimedia Study Material: Including templates, exercises and class video recordings to enhance your learning.

 Lunch Refreshments: Included for in-person courses.

 Payment Assistance Options: We offer discounts for group bookings and assistance with documentation for Skills Development Training approval from your employer.

MECC Course Training Benefits

This course provides objective information, guidance and application for professionals organizations around the vital issues contained in the standard engineering and construction contracts including:

  • A kaleidoscope of project case studies to learn from
  • Principles of planning and control in project management
  • Tips for compiling specifications and tender documents
  • Templates for the tender briefing, tender adjudication, and recommendation report
  • How to prepare a risk analysis
  • Key principles for managing safety, health, and the environment
  • Resolving contract disputes
  • And the 6 key principles for successful contracts
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