The High Court has mentioned in the past that architects who are not familiar with the Housing Grants Act/New Construction Act could be negligent. This seminar will explain the operation of the New Construction Act for Architects, particularly:

• how the standard forms of contract deal with the New Construction Act
• how will the act apply?
• what notices will have to be given before payments are made
• the effect of not giving a notice, and particularly the default payment mechanism
• when can the works or an architect's professional services be suspended for non payment, and the procedure involved?
• adjudication – how may it be used to reinforce the New Construction Act