Know which WHS framework applies – distinguish Commonwealth requirements from the enforceable State or Territory regime for the project
Understand duty-holder interfaces – recognise PCBU, officer, worker and principal contractor roles, including concurrent duties
Avoid taking over construction methods – stay active in administration without unintentionally assuming operational control of safety-critical means, methods or sequencing
Test the safety consequences of contract decisions – consider WHS implications when reviewing programs, issuing directions, assessing EOTs and variations, and managing access or traffic staging
Keep strong safety governance records – clearly document safety issues, actions, responsible parties, close-out and incident records
Avoid commercial pressure that encourages unsafe shortcuts – consider how payment, acceleration, recovery and access decisions can influence site behaviour
Identify the ten habits that separate defensible contract administration from exposed administration
Apply a simple check before issuing or responding to any notice
Spot early warning signs that a variation or delay claim is heading for dispute
Know exactly what to document — and when — to protect your position
Avoid the three most common mistakes that undermine a superintendent’s certification
Walk away with a one-page reference you can pin above your desk
Presented live by Dyrick Hobbs, online or face-to-face.
The full presentation to keep and revisit after the session.
A printable summary of the ten rules for your desk or site office.
Issued after the session for your professional development record.
Founder of Enginuity Training. Twenty years administering standard form construction contracts across live infrastructure and building projects in Australia.
Principal Trainer at Enginuity Training. Civil engineer, adjudicator and infrastructure leader with extensive experience administering construction contracts and resolving complex project delivery issues across Australia.
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