Construction Contracts & Claims: Foundation Programme

Course Introduction

This course focuses on one question: how do teams in construction sites and infrastructure projects apply Construction Contracts & Claims consistently and safely under real constraints? Five days of discussion, exercises and case work provide practical answers you can adapt to your own organisation.

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

• Reference tables and rules of thumb for daily decisions
• A structured inspection and reporting template
• Case-study notes drawn from regional plant experience

Who Should Attend

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

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

The programme builds understanding step by step: short concept sessions, guided demonstrations and simple exercises, followed by a daily recap so nothing is left behind. Case material and examples are drawn from construction sites and infrastructure projects.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Construction Contracts & Claims, with examples from construction sites and infrastructure projects.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Construction Contracts & Claims.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Construction Contracts & Claims techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Construction Contracts & Claims.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Construction Contracts & Claims.

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