Advanced Strategies for Construction Contracts & Claims

Course Introduction

Over five focused days, this advanced-level course takes Construction Contracts & Claims out of the textbook and into the reality of construction sites and infrastructure projects. Participants work through regional case material, structured exercises and peer discussion, leaving with methods they can apply on their next working day.

Training Objectives

• 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind Construction Contracts & Claims in clear, practical language
• 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to Construction Contracts & Claims for the constraints of construction sites and infrastructure projects
• 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
• 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day Construction Contracts & Claims
• 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days

What You Will Take Away

• A field-ready checklist you can use on your next job
• Worked calculation and troubleshooting examples
• Reference tables and rules of thumb for daily decisions

Who Should Attend

• Civil & Structural Engineers
• Site & Construction Managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Project Engineers

Prerequisites: Recommended: at least two years of relevant work experience.

Training Methodology

Building on participants' existing experience, the programme relies on case analysis, comparison of approaches and structured problem-solving rather than lecture. Case material and examples are drawn from construction sites and infrastructure projects.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Where Construction Contracts & Claims fits

  How Construction Contracts & Claims connects to wider operations in construction sites and infrastructure projects, plus the essential vocabulary.

• Day 2
  Working with the standards

  Interpreting and applying the codes and good-practice guidance that govern Construction Contracts & Claims.

• Day 3
  Tools and techniques lab

  Guided practice with the tools, checklists and templates used for Construction Contracts & Claims.

• Day 4
  Risk, compliance and case review

  Analysis of incidents and cases to see where Construction Contracts & Claims succeeds or breaks down.

• Day 5
  Consolidate and plan

  Capstone discussion, action planning and a closing assessment.

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