01/07/2013 - New Zealand Institute of Highway Technology - NZIHT
01/07/2013 - New Zealand Institute of Highway Technology - NZIHT
01/07/2013 - New Zealand Institute of Highway Technology - NZIHT
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Understanding NZS3910:2003Conditions <strong>of</strong> Contract 2 DAYSPRESENTER Willie VanceHow well do you know the contents<strong>of</strong> NZS3910, which are the ‘rules’ foradministering and managing civil andbuilding contracts?This popular course, from a practical and‘hands-on’ point <strong>of</strong> view will benefit Clients,Consultants and Contractors regarding howto manage and administer contracts and tounderstand their obligations and liabilitiesin terms <strong>of</strong> these General Conditions <strong>of</strong>Contract.Major points covered are» Types <strong>of</strong> contracts» Contractor and Client obligations» Role <strong>of</strong> the Engineer / Engineer’srepresentative» Variations and how to value them» Extensions <strong>of</strong> time and the financialimplications to Clients» Disputes» Termination <strong>of</strong> contracts / sub-contracts» Calculation <strong>of</strong> percentages for on-site,overhead and pr<strong>of</strong>it and rateper working dayGEOMETRIC DESIGNFOR ROADS 2 DAYSPRESENTER Len NelThis course covers geometric designprinciples specifically for the design<strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> roads. The aim <strong>of</strong> thiscourse is to develop an understanding <strong>of</strong>the principles <strong>of</strong> geometric design, andapply these to design safe, functionaland aesthetic road alignments inaccordance with the requirements<strong>of</strong> the 2009 Austroads guidelines.Geometric Design Overview —Austroads Part 3 and NZTA SHGDM» Design parameters» Horizontal alignment design, superelevation design and application» Spirals — when to use them and whenNOT to use them. How to position them» Vertical alignment design» Co-ordination <strong>of</strong> horizontal and verticalalignments» Speed Parameters» Earthworks and mass haul diagram» Pavement boxing and the volumetriceffects on cuts within cuts and on fillswithin fills and why this matters!On completion participants willhave the knowledge to» Use course notes as an up to datereference for managing contracts» Understand NZS3910:2003» Be familiar with different types <strong>of</strong> contracts» Understand the procedure for lodgingclaims and the concept <strong>of</strong> beingtime-barred and those claims beingdismissed as being out <strong>of</strong> time» Understand ‘extension <strong>of</strong> time’ andassociated implications and costs» Be able to value variationsFor more information, please contactLisa Knowles. lisa@nziht.co.nz or phone06 759 7065 ext 705.DATESChristchurchHamiltonAucklandInvercargillOn completion <strong>of</strong> this courseparticipants will» Understand the fundamentals <strong>of</strong>geometric design.» Understand the significance <strong>of</strong> propergeometric design to» Enhance road safety.» Understand horizontal and verticalalignment design to ensure» Safe, functional and aesthetic roads.» Have a practical insight howto be an effective part <strong>of</strong> theirorganisation.For more detailed information, pleasecontact Lisa Knowles. lisa@nziht.co.nzor phone 06 759 7065 ext 705.DATESchristchurchAUCKLANDWellington24-25 July21-22 August4-5 September16-17 October11-12 July24-25 July18-19 SeptemberMicros<strong>of</strong>tProject – TaskManagement1 DAY‘PREPARING YOU TO MANAGETASKS’PRESENTER Rodney PenneyThis course is designed for newusers or basic users <strong>of</strong> Micros<strong>of</strong>tProject (MS Project). To increase yourunderstanding and uptake <strong>of</strong> coursematerial, a working knowledge <strong>of</strong> Excelwould be an advantage.This course provides participantswith» A practical understanding <strong>of</strong> the ProjectTask Management planning skills.» Understanding the skills/tools forplanning and controlling tasks withinprojects that will meet the needs <strong>of</strong>stakeholders.» Understanding <strong>of</strong> the rules <strong>of</strong> projectplanning, tools for managing commontasks and current best practices in theproject industry.some Topics Include» navigating project views» how project holds data» mouse and keyboard shortcuts» task filter in g for information» starting a project» managing the master calendar» entering/editing task» adding different duration types» summary tasks» project summary task» linking <strong>of</strong> tasks on the Gantt chart» adding lag and lead times» understanding constraints» adding basic resources» adding basic costs» reviewing your current project» levelling over allocations» creating a baseline» tracking progress <strong>of</strong> tasks» adding hyperlinks/notes» formatting projectsFor more information, please contactLisa Knowles. lisa@nziht.co.nz orphone 06 759 7065 ext 705.DATESAUCKLANDCHRISTCHURCH9 August4 October6 |TRAINING TALK JULY 2<strong>01</strong>3
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