Better Architectural Practice - Legal Things Every Architect Should Know

"Sydney East Architects invites you to hear

CHRISTOPHER LARCOS: Better Architectural Practice - Legal Things Every Architect Should Know

2 hours formal CE points

Tuesday 1 December
Randwick Rugby Club 102-104 Brook Street Coogee
5.30pm: register, relax and talk
6pm (prompt start): seminar

Christopher Larcos has degrees in both architecture and law. He worked in an architectural capacity for about 20 years before taking up law, and is now both a registered architect and a practicing solicitor. He is a Fellow of the RAIA, is a member of the Practice Committee of the NSW Chapter, contributes to the Practice Notes, presents at the PALS course, and is with the RAIA Senior Counsellor service. He presently works as a solicitor in the Construction Law Group of Mallesons Stephen Jaques.

Chris will discuss a range of topics that will probably include:

Document management - when is it OK to shred your files?
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act - traps and tricks.
The Home Building Act - why you can't ignore it.
Contract Annexures - the devil is in the detail.
Subcontractor's Statements - what is it, and why your client needs it.
Occupational Health and Safety - who is the principal contractor, and why it matters to your client.
BCA compliance certificates - please put your head in this noose.
Tendering - disasters I have seen.
Extensions of time - when you should unilaterally extend time.
ABIC Final certificates - what were they thinking of?
Q&A
$20 per person, includes finger foods and tea & coffee; drinks will be available at the bar.

email Agi Sterling asterling@idx.com.au"