EPC Contracts for Power & Utilities 2014

In today’s ever competitive market, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects are uniquely challenging. In the power & utilities construction business, the success of your project is strongly dependent on your practical “know how” in contract management. Understanding the essential elements of contracts and mastering the key elements will equip you for success in EPC Contracting.

This intensive workshop provides valuable insight into the rapidly evolving world of EPC contracts. It has been designed specifically for the professionals and management of power and utility industries throughout Africa and will be of particular interest to those with current or planned projects in Africa, Middle East, Europe and the CIS.

You will analyse an EPC contract, clause by clause, focusing on your challenges in international and domestic projects. This unique interactive master class discusses the key issues in EPC contracts which are relevant for lenders, sponsors and borrowers in international construction projects and keys to deliver successful projects.

Programme Agenda
Module 1: Overview of Contract Laws and Legal Principles
Module 2: Tips on Contractual Risk Allocation and Mitigation Strategies
Module 3: Financing EPC Projects and Project Structuring
Module 4: Discussion on Split EPC Contracts, EPCM Contracts and Multi-Prime
Module 5: Managing EPC Contracts for Successful Power Projects
Case Study: Major Electric Power & Utilities Sector Construction Contracts and Special Considerations
Module 6: Contract Negotiation and Administration
Module 7: Developing an Advanced Dispute Resolution Strategy
Practical Exercise: Drafting Dispute Resolution Clauses
Module 8: Managing Project Delay and Claims
Practical Workshop: Writing Claim Letters
Module 9: Local Law Frameworks in Africa
Module 10: Contracting and Subcontracting Strategies to Deliver