Course Information

Introduction

This five-day course teaches practical contract management for construction projects. It covers contract selection, obligations, notices, variations, claims and closeout. Participants work with common contract forms and real project scenarios. The focus is on reducing disputes, controlling cost exposure and improving decision records amid tighter margins and greater regulatory attention.

Objectives

1. Interpret and apply key clauses in common contract forms (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, JCT) to real project situations.
2. Prepare and manage scope changes, change orders and variations that meet contractual notice and pricing requirements.
3. Maintain contract administration systems and contemporaneous records to support decisions and claims.
4. Assess and quantify delay, prolongation and loss; prepare credible extension-of-time and compensation claims.
5. Lead commercial negotiations and select appropriate dispute-resolution steps, including adjudication, mediation and arbitration.

Who Should Attend?

1. Project Managers (main contractors and subcontractors)
2. Commercial / Contracts Managers
3. Contract Administrators and Quantity Surveyors
4. Procurement and Purchasing Managers for construction projects
5. Site Engineers and Construction Managers responsible for claims and variations

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.