Cox Yeats The Cox Yeats Podcast

Changes to standard form construction contracts

Loading player...
The latest episode of the Cox Yeats Podcast is now live. In this instalment, Peter Barnard, Claudelle Pretorius, and Chantal Mitchell explore the legal and practical challenges that arise when standard form construction contracts are amended.

They discuss:
- Which contracts are most commonly used in the public and private sectors
- How certain amendments can create unintended consequences and disputes
- Real-world examples of problematic clauses and how to address them
- Practical strategies to protect your position before and after signing

If you are involved in construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects, this episode offers valuable insights to help you manage contractual risk effectively.
25 Jun English South Africa Business · Education

Other recent episodes

-DELETED- Changes to Standard Form Contracts Podcast

Standard form construction contracts are designed to allocate risk fairly, but what happens when those contracts are heavily amended? In this episode, Peter Barnard, Claudelle Pretorius and Chantal Mitchell unpack the four standard form construction contracts used in South Africa, JBCC, GCC, NEC and FIDIC, and explain how unnecessary or…
6 Aug 24 min

-DELETED- Removing a Director as an Employee Podcast

What happens when a company needs to remove a director who is also an employee? In this episode, Randhir Naiker, Benjamin Meadows, Jason Goodison and Sunil Hansji unpack the legal distinction between directors and employees, the procedures for removing a director under the Companies Act, and the separate employment law…
6 Aug 24 min

Legality Review

What happens when a government contract is challenged through a legality review, and what does it mean for contractors? In this episode, Peter Barnard, Claudelle Pretorius and Chantal Mitchell unpack the role of legality reviews in construction and procurement, exploring their impact on contracts, dispute resolution and the risks contractors…
25 Jun 25 min

Consultants and subcontractors

In this episode of the Cox Yeats Podcast, Peter Barnard, Claudelle Pretorius and Chantal Mitchell explore the legal and practical complexities of consultants, subconsultants and tendering within South Africa's public procurement framework. The discussion begins with an overview of the constitutional principles underpinning government procurement before examining the different tender…
25 Jun 27 min

Acquisition of a Business

The Legal Realities of Business Acquisitions: What Every Buyer and Seller Should Know Acquiring a business is more than just a financial transaction—it’s a strategic move that carries significant legal implications. While growth, market expansion, and synergies drive acquisitions, the legal framework supporting these deals is often the difference between…
25 Jun 17 min
All episodes