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An Introduction to Public Works Contracts (PWCs)

An Introduction to Public Works Contracts (PWCs)

Level Beginner
Duration 15 minutes

In this course, you’ll gain a basic understanding of Ireland’s Public Works Contracts (PWCs), the standard framework for procuring public infrastructure under the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF).

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Understand the structure and key principles of Public Works Contracts (PWCs) within the Capital Works Management Framework
• Identify the roles, responsibilities, and risk allocations defined in core contract clauses and supporting documents
• Apply knowledge of PWCs to manage pricing, adjudication, and contractual inconsistencies in public infrastructure projects

About the Author

This course is produced by Built Intelligence, in association with Sean Callan.

Sean provides expertise in dispute resolution, contractual and commercial problem solving, contract evaluation and drafting and business development.

He is professionally qualified and has over 25 years of construction experience, and over 10 years experience of helping companies in the construction sector to resolve all disputes, using advanced negotiation skills, adjudication, mediation and arbitration.

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