CIF Understanding the RIAI 2025 Contract
€395for members
€495for non-members
09.30 - 16.30
1 Day
CIF Dublin
CIF Learning & Development in collaboration with Kelliher & Associates Quantity Surveyors offer a one day course on the RIAI Construction Contract 2025.
It explains the key structural changes from the 2017 RIAI Articles of Agreement and what remains familiar in terms of clause intent and risk balance.
Through a clause‑by‑clause review, the course equips participants to apply the new contract confidently and correctly in practice.
CIF Learning & Development, in partnership with Kelliher & Associates Quantity Surveyors, are offering a one day programme on The RIAI Construction Contract 2025.
The RIAI has published its new RIAI Construction Contract 2025, marking a significant update to the standard forms used across the Irish construction sector. This programme provides a practical introduction to the new Blue and Yellow Forms of Contract, together with the updated collateral agreement forms, which replace the 2017 editions of the RIAI Articles of Agreement.
The course examines the key changes, structure, and intent of the 2025 contracts, highlighting the implications for architects, consultants, clients, and contractors. Through explanation and practical examples, participants will gain a clear understanding of risk allocation, roles and responsibilities, contract administration, and how the new forms should be applied in practice.
- Introduction to the RIAI Construction Contract 2025
- Overview of the Blue and Yellow Forms
- Key structural and layout changes compared to the 2017 editions
- Part A – section-by-section review
- Part B – section-by-section review
- Part C – section-by-section review
- Part D – Schedules and project-specific information
- Allocation and confirmation of general roles and responsibilities
- Practical implications for contract administration and risk management
- Summary of key differences between the 2017 and 2025 versions
On completion of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the structure and intent of the RIAI Construction Contract 2025
- Identify the key changes introduced in the 2025 forms compared to the 2017 editions
- Navigate the contract confidently, including Parts A, B, C, and D
- Interpret contract clauses accurately and avoid common misinterpretations
- Clearly understand the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of the parties
- Apply the RIAI 2025 Contracts effectively in real-world construction projects
- Administer the contract in a manner that supports risk control and compliance
- Main Contractors
- Sub Contractors
- Quantity Surveyors
- Engineers
- Building SurveyorS
- Employers or those likely to be Employers
- Anyone dealing with contracts in Construction Projects
Member: €395.00
Non member: €495.00
On completion of the course delegates will receive:
- CIF Understanding the RIAI 2025 Contract CPD Certificate
- 6 CPD Points
For All Enquiries or Course Bookings Contact:
Conor Greham: 01 4066031 / [email protected]
Alex Broadberry: 01 4066071 / [email protected]
The CIF can deliver this programme in house and may be tailored to your companies requirements.
In terms of programme delivery, the CIF can facilitate learning by virtual means (online via Zoom), or in classroom format (at your premises), subject to criteria. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
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