PREPARATORY WEBINAR IN PREPARATION OF THE PPE TO BE WRITTEN IN MAY 2023

Webinar Information
Dear Members of the PIA and interested parties,

You are invited to attend the PIA Preparatory Workshop Presented:

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AND PAY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE

Date: 18th (08:00 – 17:00) and 19th (08:00 – 17:00) APRIL 2024
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Duration: 2 days for each course

Required Documentation

Please familiarize yourself with the Syllabus for the May 2024 PPE and ensure that you have copies of the PRESCRIBED READING MATERIAL as itemized in the SACAP List of Study Material as published on the SACAP website:
Syllabus Guidelines
List of Study Materials
General Information with regards the May PPE

It is strongly recommended that candidates purchase a copy of the 2021 edition of the SAIA Study Aid for the SACAP Professional Practice Examination, which is available for purchase from the South African Institute of Architects:
https://eportal.saia.org.za/study-aid
www.saia.org.za
admin@saia.org.za
+27 11 782 1315

Preliminary Programme

please note that this program is indicative and subject to change

day ONE (Thursday, 18 April 2024, 08h00 – 17h00)
Introduction and Outline of the webinar

part A : the ARCHITECTURAL profession – Jean Grové

Statutory and Regulatory Context

• Historical + Global Context
• Legislative Context
• Architectural Profession Act
• National Building Regulation and Building Standards Act
South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)

• Primary Functions of SACAP
• SACAP Categories of Registration and Identification of Work
• Code of Conduct for Registered Persons
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• SACAP Framework and Guideline for Professional Architectural Fees
Voluntary Associations

• The Constitution guarantee of the freedom of association
• VA’s as non-profit, Non-Governmental Organisations
• Benefits of Membership
• Formation and Roles of Voluntary Associations
• SACAP Registered Voluntary Associations
Legal Context

• South African Legal System
• Laws of Contract and Delict
• Law of Agency
• Property Law
• Associated Legislation
• Legislation relating to the Built Environment Profession as itemized in the PPE List of Study Material: Section 2
• Legislation relating to the Professional Architectural Practice as itemized in the PPE List of Study Material: Section 3

±10h30 – 10h45: COMFORT BREAK

part B : the BUSINESS of architecture – Adolf Burr-Dixon

Establishing a Practice

• Business/Practice Administration
• The Business Plan
• Types of Business Entities
o Forms of Practice: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Personal Liability Company, Private Company, Public Company – the Statutory
o Requirements and advantages/disadvantages of each
Human Resource Management

• Recruitment of Personnel
• Agreements and Policies
• The Legal Nature of the Employer/Employee relationship
Financial Management

• Financial Reports
o Financial Administration
o Presentation of Invoices and Statements
• Financial Records
• Taxation
o Types of Taxation: VAT, Income Tax, Pay-as-you-earn, Skills Development Levy, UIF, etc.
Risk Management and Insurance

• Client Expectations
• Risk Evaluation Questions
• Steps Towards Risk Mitigation
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Office and Staff Insurance
• Risks, Responsibilities and Liabilities Arising with the Architectural Practice
• Quality Management Systems
• Compilation and Implementation
• Accreditation
• Project Planning, Delivery and Controls
• Design Management and Coordination
• Cost, Change and Quality Control

±13h15 – 13h45: LUNCH BREAK

part C : the PRACTICE of architecture – Colin Scott

Scope of Professional Services

• Context and Scope of Services
• Project Brief
• Project Initiation
• Standard/ Full Scope of Services (Stages 1-6)
• Partial Services
• Additional Services
Appointment of the Architectural Professional and Professional Service Agreements

• Appointment of the Architectural Professional
• Professional Service Agreements
o SACAP Client-Professional Project Agreement for Architectural Services
o SAIA Client-Architect Agreement
o PROCSA Suite of Agreements
• Limits of Responsibility of the Architectural Professional
• Termination of the Architectural Professional’s Services
• Copyright and Intellectual Property of the Architectural Professional’s Work
Fees for Professional Services

• Context – SACAP Framework and Guideline for Professional Architectural Fees
• Project cost-based fees
• ‘Fixed’ fees
• Time-based fees
• Deliverable-based fees
• Levels of Service
• Payment of Fees
• Fee Reductions
• Alternative methods for the calculation of fees
• Deferred remuneration
• Fees for additional Services
• Pro bono Work

±15h30 – 15h45: COMFORT BREAK

Project cost-based Fee Calculation – based on SACAP Guidelines

Professional Responsibilities

• Core Responsibilities
• Statutory Responsibilities
• Contractual Responsibilities

day TWO (Friday, 19 April 2024, 08h00 – 17h00)

Project Management + Control of Projects

• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Management Concepts
• Project Communication
• Project Program
• The Professional Team
o The Appointment of the Professional Team
o Other members of the Professional Team: Project Manager, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, Town Planners and other related Professions – their respective functions and inter-professional relationships
o Management + Control of Projects
o Clerk of Works
o The Context of Principal Agency and Principal Consultancy
o Joint venture Consortiums
• Statutory Submissions and Project Record Documentation
o Statutory Submission and Local Authority Approval Procedures
o Project Record Documentation

part D : CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING – Rina Gous

Construction Procurement

• Procurement Process for Construction
• Procurement Strategies
• Procurement Documents
• “Calling” for Tenders
• Evaluating Tender Offers
• Tender Assessment Criteria
Construction Contracting and Pricing Strategies

Construction Contracting Strategies

• Design-bid-build
• Design + Build
• Develop + Construct
• Construction Manager
• Management Contractor
• Factors to Consider
Construction Pricing Strategies

• Lump Sum
• Activity Schedule
• Bill of Quantities
• Cost Reimbursable
• Target Cost
• Alternative Strategies

±10h30 – 10h45: COMFORT BREAK

Forms of Construction Contracts

• Reasons for using Contracts
• Bespoke form Contracts
• Standard Form Contracts
• Options for Standard Form Contracts
Forms of Subcontract

• Domestic Subcontractors
• Direct (sub) Contractors
• Nominated Subcontractors
• Selected Subcontractors

±12h30 – 13h00: LUNCH BREAK

part E : the ADMINISTRATION of construction (Prof Tinus Maritz)

Construction Contract (JBCC)

• Characteristics of the Construction Contract
• The JBCC + Sections of the PBA
• Employer’s Agents
• Execution
• Practical Completion
• Revision of the Date for Practical Completion
• Suspension and Termination
• Dispute Resolution
Obligations of the Principal Agent

• Contractual Arrangement
• Communication and Contractual Procedures
• Primary Obligations
• Further Obligations
Stages of the JBCC-PBA

• The Contract Period
• Practical Completion
• Sectional Completion
• The Defects Liability Period
• Final Completion
• Latent Defects Liability Period
• Revisions of the Date for Practical Completion
• Penalties

±15h00 – 15h15: COMFORT BREAK

JBCC-PBA Payment Certificates

• Issuing of Certificates for Payment
• Concepts and Obligations
• Columns
• Rows
Other JBCC Contracts

• JBCC Nominated / Selected Subcontract Agreement
• JBCC Minor Works Agreement
Dispute Resolution

• Reasons for Disputes/Factors which contribute to disputes in Construction
• Options for Dispute Resolution
o Settlement + Mediation
o Arbitration
o Adjudication
o Litigation of Construction Disputes
o Disadvantages of Referring Construction Disputes to Litigation
• Advantages of Dispute Resolution
• Avoiding Disputes
Ethics in Architectural Practice – Ludwich Ackermann

Discussion / Q&A

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AND PAY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU REGISTER FOR THE CORRECT COURSE DATES. NO CHANGES WILL BE ACCOMMODATED.

1) Date: 18th (08:00 – 17:00) and 19th (08:00 – 17:00) APRIL 2024
Duration: 2 days
VENUE:
ZOOM WEBINAR – LINKS WILL BE FORWARDED TO DELEGATES 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THE WEBINAR
Cost: R950.00 per delegate
BANKING DETAILS:
ABSA Brooklyn 632005, Acc. 1500 167 501, Ref: PPE + Name