Construction contract training in New Zealand for subcontractors covering payment claims, NZS3910, variations, extensions of time, commercial risk and the Construction Contracts Act 2002.
This is a public course – contact us for information on when we are running the next sessions
Subcontractors are the backbone of the construction industry, yet many are operating in increasingly challenging commercial environments involving complex contracts, aggressive risk transfer and tight project margins. In practice, many subcontractors encounter commercial difficulties not because they lack technical capability, but because they have not been given the contractual, commercial and legal knowledge needed to properly protect their position.
Increasingly, subcontractors are finding themselves working under heavily amended contracts, informal arrangements or verbal instructions, often without fully understanding their rights, obligations and commercial risks. Main contractors frequently rely upon this lack of commercial knowledge, particularly in relation to payment rights, notices, time obligations and the protections available under the Construction Contracts Act 2002.
The Streetwise Subbie – Commercial Survival for Subcontractors is a practical, implementation-focused training course developed specifically for New Zealand subcontractors across all trades. The course focuses on the real commercial and contractual issues subcontractors encounter on live projects and provides practical tools to help participants manage risk, improve commercial outcomes and protect their entitlement to payment.
Delivered by Raine Selles, the course draws upon extensive experience advising contractors, subcontractors and project teams across complex construction and infrastructure projects.
Topics include:
The course is highly practical and discussion-based, using realistic project scenarios and operational examples relevant to subcontractors working across New Zealand construction projects.
Training is available as:
All courses are delivered face-to-face.
This course is designed for subcontractors and trade-based construction professionals involved in the delivery or commercial management of construction projects, including:
For further information or to request a tailored training proposal, please contact us.
We provide specialist construction contract and commercial management training in New Zealand for subcontractors, contractors and project teams seeking practical, implementation-focused capability development across live project environments.
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