PREPARATORY WEBINAR IN PREPARATION OF THE PPE
TO BE WRITTEN IN OCTOBER 2022
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AND PAY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE
Dear Members of the PIA and interested parties,
You are invited to attend the PIA Preparatory Workshop presented by Emile Paulsen :
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AND PAY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE
Date: 8th (08:00 – 17:00) and 9th (08:00 – 17:00) SEPTEMBER 2022
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Duration: 2 days for each course
VENUE:
WEBINAR – LINKS WILL BE FORWARDED TO DELEGATES 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THE WEBINAR
Cost: R1500.00 per delegate
BANKING DETAILS:
ABSA Brooklyn 632005, Acc. 1500 167 501, Ref: PPE + Name
Required Documentation
Please familiarise yourself with the Syllabus for the October 2022 PPE and ensure that you have copies of the PRESCRIBED READING MATERIAL as itemised in the SACAP List of Study Material as published on the SACAP website:
httpss://www.sacapsa.com/document/ppe-updates
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:
httpss://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, 08 September, 08h00 – 17h00)
Introduction and Outline of the webinar
part A : the ARCHITECTURAL profession
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
• Code of Conduct for Registered Persons
• Continuing Professional Development
Voluntary Associations
• The Constitution guarantee of the freedom of association
• VA’s as non-profit, Non-Governmental Organisations
• Benefits of Membership
Legal Context
• South African Legal System
• Laws of Contract and Delict
• Law of Agency
• Property Law
±10h30 – 10h45: COMFORT BREAK
part B : the BUSINESS of architecture
Establishing a Practice
• Business Administration
• The Business Plan
• Types of Business Entities
Human Resource Management
• Recruitment of Personnel
• Agreements and Policies
Financial Management
• Financial Reports
• Financial Records
• Taxation
Risk Management and Insurance
• Client Expectations
• Risk Evaluation Questions
• Steps Towards Risk Mitigation
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
±13h15 – 13h45: LUNCH BREAK
part C : the PRACTICE of architecture
Scope of Professional Services
• Context
• Standard Services
• Partial Services
• Additional Services
Professional Service Agreements
• SAIA Client-Architect Agreement
• PROCSA Suite of Agreements
Fees for Professional Services
• Context
• Project cost-based fees
• ‘Fixed’ fees
• Time-based fees
• Deliverable-based fees
• Levels of Service
• Payment of Fees
• Fee Reductions
±15h30 – 15h45: COMFORT BREAK
Project cost-based Fee Calculation – based on SACAP Guidelines
Professional Responsibilities
• Core Responsibilities
• Statutory Responsibilities
• Contractual Responsibilities
day TWO (Friday, 09 September, 08h00 – 17h00)
Project Management
• Introduction to Project Management
• Management + Control of Projects
part D : the PROCUREMENT process
Construction Procurement
• Procurement Strategies
• Procurement Documents
• “Calling” for Tenders
• Evaluating Tender Offers
• Tender Assessment Criteria
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
Key Clauses of the JBCC Principal Building Agreement
• 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
• Concepts and Obligations
• Columns
• Rows
Other JBCC Contracts
• JBCC Nominated / Selected Subcontract Agreement
• JBCC Minor Works Agreement
Dispute Resolution
• Reasons for Disputes
• Settlement + Mediation
• Arbitration + Adjudication
• Advantages of Dispute Resolution
• Avoiding Disputes
Ethics in Architectural Practice
Discussion / Q&A
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