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Introduction

In workshops (3 & 4), are designed to help you fully realize the risks of disputes associated with a project during its different phases, and to define and fully understand the parties’ obligations to mitigate such risks. You will learn how to design the contract with measures to avoid the negative outcomes of such disputes. You will also learn how to select procurement strategies and procedures, along with how to select the best contractor for the project. You will also systematically cover the subjects vital to training good contract and field administrators to manage time, cost, documentation, and disputes during this phase. A variety of case studies will be presented.

The second week, Workshops (5 and 6), you will analyse the issues when a dispute arises during construction and examine its time and cost impacts on a project, thus preventing the dispute from becoming a claim. The time and energy expended in addressing claims resulting from unresolved disputes, putting them forward and defending against them is out of all proportion to the cost/benefit expected. You will also learn how to deal with contract claims since most projects are modified and changes made within and outside the scope of work, in some instances delaying or accelerating the pace of work, which may result in a claim if the dispute is not settled. These workshops will provide expert, practical information and advice for the parties to analyze and understand the issues that arise when a claim is made, and also how to prepare and negotiate a settlement and produce a counterclaim if needed. They will help you to resolve such claims in a more effective manner and avoid lengthy and expensive litigation. A variety of case studies will be presented.

Objectives

By the end of this course practitioners shall learn to:

• Select the Most Appropriate Contract Strategy
• Design the Contract to Mitigate the Risk of Disputes
• Design a Dispute Resolution System
• Prepare Tendering Documents
• Analyze Bid and Award Contracts
• Select the Most Suitable Contractor
• Estimate Costs and Analyze Cash Flow
• Prepare Project Schedules and Resource Planning
• Review Contract Documents Before Construction
• Establish a Responsibility Matrix for this phase
• Control Project Documentation and Cost, Time and Quality
• Communicate Effectively during Contract Administration
• Prepare for Project Hand-Over
• Analyse Dispute Causes and Their Impact on Time and Cost
• Assess Parties’ Entitlements and Negotiate Settlements
• Mediate Disputes
• Address Claims for Unforeseen Conditions at the start of the job
• Assess Claims for Variations
• Evaluate Claims related to Project Scheduling
• Counterclaim Against the Contractor
• Resolve Claims

Who Should Attend?

This course will be of benefit to Project Managers, Contract Managers, Civil Engineers, Construction Managers, Contractors, Subcontractors, Site Engineers, Project Control Engineers, Senior Management, Architects, Lawyers, Legal Advisors, Loss Adjusters, Registered Arbitrators and Insurance Consultants, and Design Consultants.

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
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Program Support

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

Course Agenda

The course agenda will be as follows:
• Technical Session 08.30-10.00 am
• Coffee Break 10.00-10.15 am
• Technical Session 10.15-12.15 noon
• Coffee Break 12.15-12.45 pm
• Technical Session 12.45-02.30 pm
• Course Ends 02.30 pm