NZS 3910 Practical Applications

NZS3910 has the ability to support and promote collaboration and deliver positive outcomes for organisations across the construction industry, particularly when the participants have a strong understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all involved.

Designed by practitioners for practitioners, Gavin brings NZ’s most commonly used construction contract to life using real life experience, scenarios and anecdotes. He makes the 536 clauses understandable and relatable, building confidence and familiarity. The course uses commercial insights to embed role clarity and understanding - whether you’re a client, contractor, designer, QS, ER or contract administrator. Gavin invites participants to bring their experiences and link their learning back to their projects and role.

Intended audience

• Contract Administrators
• Independent Certifiers
• Contractor
• Principal’s Representatives.
• All practitioners with a reasonable level of confidence and familiarity in NZS3910

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Identify all participants engaged in contracts and the duties and responsibilities they carry
• Consideration when getting into contract and how to get the project underway
• Explain the importance of the programme and due date for completion
• Understand the payment process and the interaction with the Construction Contracts Act 2002
• Implement contractual processes that managing change in time and cost, and in achieving practical completion

Course format

Full day interactive workshop.

Please bring your own copy of NZS 3910:2023 to the workshop. 

Presenter information

Gavin Shaw is Director at Navig8 Construction Advisory, a practice focused on helping clients and projects set a course for success.

With over 25 years of experience in capital project delivery and business leadership, Gavin serves as a trusted advisor in the construction industry. As an accomplished project leader and Independent Certifier/EtC, he is deeply passionate about influencing positive outcomes.

Gavin served as a member of the Standards New Zealand Committee for the revision of NZS 3910:2023, demonstrating his commitment to shaping industry standards. Additionally, Gavin is the founding Chair of the Society of Construction Contract Practitioners, a testament to his leadership and passion for advancing outcomes across the construction community.

Andrew Ward, Associate Director at TSA Riley has a broad range of experience across civil and horizontal infrastructure construction, having managed projects covering land development, roading, water and wastewater infrastructure, and airfield development working for both public and private clients.

Andrew acts as Engineer to Contract and Engineer’s Representative daily on projects ranging from $1M-$60M.  With experience preparing and administering contracts, claims analysis, Engineer’s decisions, and dispute resolution, Andrew brings a thorough understanding of NZS 3910 in practice into his training presentations.