Security of Payment (SOPA) laws have often been referred to as “pay now, argue later” legislation.
These laws (which are different in each state and territory) help contractors to secure payments for their work, acting as both a legal “sword” and a “shield” for people and firms in the construction sector.
However, if you’re a professional who works in the construction sector, you risk making costly legal and financial mistakes if you aren’t aware of your responsibilities under these laws.
In this interactive course, a practicing commercial and construction lawyer will guide you through the general objectives and the breadth of SOPA laws, as well as the critical timings you need to meet.
You’ll leave this course with a new understanding your legal rights and obligations, whether you’re responsible for issuing progress and payment claims, or responding to them.
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This course will run on the following dates:
21 November 2024, 12pm – 1:30pm AEST
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Registrations close three business days before the start of each session.
We can customise this course for groups of six or more.
You choose the time, place, duration and format.
Find out how we can help you and your team by clicking on the button below to request a quote or calling us directly on +61 3 9321 1700.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the general provisions of the Acts (which vary in each state and territory)
- Know how to compile proper Payment Claims and Payment Schedules
- Identify how the laws can be both a sword and a shield
- Assess the appropriateness of payment processes within your firm
Is this course for you?
This course is relevant to all engineers, consultants, and professionals working in the construction sector and related fields.
Roles include:
- Superintendents
- Civil and construction engineers
- Project managers
- Contract managers
- Finance staff
- Procurement staff
- Contract administrators
- Senior managers
While there are no prerequisites for this course, a basic understanding of contracts may be helpful. It is recommended to complete the Contract Foundations course prior to enrolling in this course.
Topics we’ll cover
- The objectives and reach of the various state and territory Acts
- The purpose behind the legislation
- What is the legal definition of ‘construction work’?
- What are ‘related goods and services’?
- How to construct Payment Claims
- How to construct compliant Payment Schedules
- When to proceed to adjudication, and the process
- Current case law under SoPA
- Reviews and criticism of the various Acts
Sean McCarthy is a practicing commercial and construction lawyer who has also been designing and delivering courses for EEA for over 10 years.
His involvement with SoPA legislation dates back to 2009, when he was involved in reviewing and assisting the launch of the Legislation in the ACT.
Since that time, he has acted for a number of parties in advising on the breadth of the Acts, how to incorporate the Act into contracts, Payment Claims, Payment Schedules and proceeding to adjudication.
As a current practitioner in the construction industry, he is well positioned to deliver this critical training.
Delivery platform - Zoom
These sessions run through Zoom. On the day of the short course, you will receive the unique Zoom link at least one hour before the webinar is scheduled to begin.
We suggest that you download the Zoom Desktop Client to ensure you can fully participate in the webinar. If you view the webinar through the Zoom web browser or via a phone or tablet device you may not be able to participate in the interactive elements such as answering polling questions.
Please read through the following information on Zoom to ensure you are prepared for the webinar:
