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RICS in Birmingham - Instructions and Variations

Wed 05 Mar 2025 08:30 - 10:45 GMT 1.5 Hours Formal CPD

RICS, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AA

In-Person

Free

Free for RICS members

A morning CPD session hosting by the Birmingham Local Member Group. Nick Sunderland of Sunderland Ives will focus on the topic of Instructions and Variations.

Agenda
  • 8:30 – Arrival and networking
  • 9:15 – Presentation
  • 10:45 – Close

Nick will stay around in the member space following the presentation for any additional questions/discussion

Key topics

  • The effect of verbal instructions and what constitutes a written instruction
  • Proposing alternative materials – consent or instruction?
  • Definition of a variation
  • Instructions for omissions and/or giving work to others
  • Valuing variations and allowances for preliminaries and head office overheads and profit
  • What is a ‘fair valuation’ when valuing a variation

Venue information

55 Colmore Row is a short walk from both New Street and Snow Hill train stations.

The RICS member space is on the 5th floor. Please report to the main reception and you will be directed up

Speaker

Nick Sunderland MRICS

Director, Sunderland Ives

Price summary

Member Ticket

Free

Non-Member Ticket

GBP £10 + VAT

Free

Free for RICS members