How to be the Principal Agent (PA) 20 June 2024 (1)

Reasons why the activity is needed

The course explains to architects the duties and obligations of the PA in relation to:

The common law

The Fee guideline

Code of Conduct

PROCSA

JBCC

And how to navigate this complex environment

Structure of course, workshop ,or seminar:

Brief outline or abstract of content indicating scope or coverage

Could include: demonstration, debate, tutorial, self-study, computer-based, distance education, worked examples, etc.

Session 1

1.     Introduction

2.     The Architectural Professional

3.     Fee Scale Guideline

Session 2

4.     SA Council for the Architectural Profession Code of Conduct

5.     Rule 1 to Rule 8

6.     Role of Principal Agent

Session 3

7.     The Professional Services Agreement (PROCSA)

8.     JBC PBA and NSSA

9.     Overview of the PA Obligations

10. Contractual Arrangement

11. Primary and Further Obligations

12. Extension of Time

13. Failure by the PA to comply with its contractual obligations.

14. Contract Instructions

Session 4

15. Difference Between JBCC PBA 6.2 and JBCC MWA 5.2

16. Important Definitions cl1

17. Duties, Obligations, and responsibility clauses

18. Conclusion