Short Form Consultant's Agreement

The Short Form Consultant’s Agreement regulates the relationship between the Engineer and their client. It covers matters like how and when you will be paid, what level of care and skill you are expected to provide, what happens if there is a dispute between you and your client. An understanding of this agreement and how it impacts on your work is essential to anyone contracting directly with a client, or contracting on behalf of a firm.

Learning outcomes

In this recorded webinar you will be introduced to:

• When the Short Form is suitable for use.
• How the Short Form regulates payment.
• How the Short Form regulates your duty of care.
• The limits of your liability.
• How the Short Form deals with professional indemnity.

Intended audience

The people who would benefit the most from this webinar are:

• Any engineer who acts on their own account, and contracts directly with clients.
• Engineers who manage client relationships and contractual matters on behalf of a firm.

Presenter information

Dr Giovanna Fenster

Dr Giovanna Fenster studied law in South Africa and has, for over two decades, been training, advising and consulting to the construction and engineering industries. Her workshops are lively, hands-on, and practical.