Are Payment Notices set in Stone?

Date: Wednesday, 18 Mar 2015, 18:30 Location: The Holiday Inn - Maidenhead, Manor Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2RA Member cost: £0 (including VAT) Non-member cost: £0 (including VAT)

The Branch AGM will take place at 6.30pm followed at 7.00pm by:

Are Payment Notices cast in stone?

- Payment under LDEDC Act 2009, the game of sudden death and its consequences -

A presentation by

JOHN RICHES FRICS, FCIOB, FCIArb, MAE

The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 came into force on 1st October 2011. This Act radically amended the payment regulations.It was supposed to make the system simpler and fairer.3 years down the line, contractors, subcontractors, employers and consultants are still struggling to understand how it all works.Non-compliance with notices can result in a payer becoming liable for the full amount of an application, irrespective of any defence that the amount applied for is not due. John Riches will try to help us unravel the mess.

If you have any doubts about the workings of the new payment regulations, come along!

John Riches is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Chartered Builder with more than 40 years' experience. He formed and owns Henry Cooper Consultants with a wide remit of consultancy services to the construction industry. John acts as Arbitrator, Mediator and Adjudicator. He has carried out 350+ Adjudications ranging from £5,000 to £32m.He sits on many ANB panels and as an assessor for CIArb & RICS panels.He is a member of the JCT Main Board, Council and various committees.With local CIArb member, Chris Dancaster, he is the Author of 'Construction Adjudication - A Practical Guide' the leading practical text on adjudication.

Cost: There is no charge for this event. Guests and non-members are most welcome but registration must be made through this website. Just register on the site (if new) or Login (if already registered) and then book against the event.

Queries can be directed to Mark Thomas, Chairman of Thames Valley branch CIArb on 01628 667974 or mthomas@thomassands.co.uk

Note: Places are limited and early booking is essential to secure your place at this event.