Practical Workshop for Construction Contracts & Claims

Course Introduction

Over five focused days, this workshop-based 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: Open to all levels; participants are encouraged to bring a real work challenge.

Training Methodology

This is a hands-on workshop: short briefings followed by extended exercises, simulations and group activities, with most time spent applying rather than listening. 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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