Aaron Bolton is Special Counsel at HFW. Aaron advises on building, construction and infrastructure issues and acts for various construction and insurance industry participants at all levels. Having worked in private practice and as part of an in-house legal team, Aaron has a deep appreciation of the commercial and legal demands facing clients. With this insight, he takes a wholistic and commercial approach to resolving matters. Aaron is a part time academic at UTS in the School of Built Environment, Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.
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Live Webinar: A Matter of Construction: Drafting Special Conditions in Building and Construction Contracts (NSW)
Construction contracts can take a variety of forms for any project involving building or construction work. While there are standard form contracts available, it is common practice for these to be amended by way of special conditions to address the specific needs of a project. Att
PRESENTED BY
Aaron Bolton
Special Counsel -
HFW
, Sydney
Date/Time
Friday 17th January 2025
NSW: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
About the Webinar
Construction contracts can take a variety of forms for any project involving building or construction work. While there are standard form contracts available, it is common practice for these to be amended by way of special conditions to address the specific needs of a project. Attendees will gain an understanding of the role of special conditions in construction contracts and the drafting pitfalls to avoid, including:
- Using standard form contracts as a baseline: what to watch out for
- The four common types of building and construction contracts in NSW
- Understanding the risk profile of construction projects and reflecting this in your drafting
- Avoiding inconsistencies between standard form clauses and special conditions
- Liability and liquidated damages: the trickier aspects of drafting construction contracts
- Proper drafting of annexures and documents to address the administration of construction contracts
Presented By
Aaron Bolton
Special Counsel, HFW Sydney, NSWWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in property law in NSW. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
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