Education

SBCC is committed to assisting the furthering of the education and training of those in the building professions and those wishing to join. 

We offer reduced rates for students at most of our seminars and training events, including our Annual Update Conference. 

Papers are now invited for SBCC’s 2020 Annual Essay Competition

Eligibility: under the age of 35 or over the age of 35 years engaged in full-time or part-time academic study. SBCC invites entries from all construction / legal disciplines.

Submission Date: 30 June 2020

Word Count: not greater than 3,000 words

Prize: single prize of £1,000 in each calendar year.

The prize winner will be offered the opportunity to present his/her paper at SBCC’s prestigious Annual Update Conference to be held in November 2020.  The winning paper will also be published online and in relevant publications.

Entrants may also be Commended.

Topic for 2020:  A topic which relates to SBCC/JCT contracts or is of relevance to the work of SBCC in the Scottish construction industry.  Topics could include but are not limited:  contract administration; dispute resolution / avoidance; any aspect in relation to Arbitration; Adjudication; Litigation.

Terms and Conditions: click here for full Terms and Conditions

Entry: click here to enter 

SBCC's 2020 Conference  

SBBC's 2020 Conference will be held on Thursday 12 November at the Merchants House, Glasgow.

Speakers and topics will be confirmed nearer the date.

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