Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Implement contracting strategies to manage risk and minimize claims and disputes effectively.
• Administer construction contracts to prevent disputes and ensure compliance with project objectives.
• Utilize project scheduling and delay analysis techniques to identify and mitigate potential delays.
• Develop and apply effective documentation and communication practices to support project control and dispute resolution.
• Resolve disputes using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, minimizing litigation costs and fostering amicable solutions.

Description
Construction projects often have challenges that can lead to disputes, time delays, and cost overruns. Selecting the right project delivery system and understanding risk management strategies are essential to avoiding these issues. This course provides in-depth insights into risk management, exploring various contracting strategies and project controls that help prevent claims and disputes. By learning to analyze project schedules and delays using Critical Path Method (CPM) techniques, participants will be equipped to manage and mitigate risks effectively.

Understanding the importance of documentation, communication, and project controls is vital in minimizing claims and ensuring smooth project execution. Participants will explore methods for evaluating claims related to scheduling, analyzing delays, and understanding the factors contributing to disputes. The course also covers damage quantification and claim management strategies, helping attendees develop robust procedures for preventing and managing claims throughout the project lifecycle.

Beyond managing claims and disputes, the course delves into alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as negotiation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration, providing participants with the skills to resolve conflicts without resorting to litigation. Attendees will also learn best practices for contract close-out, helping to ensure that projects are completed successfully and all parties' interests are protected.

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for construction project management and dispute resolution professionals.

Understanding how to manage risks and minimize claims and disputes will benefit project managers, engineers, contract managers, coordinators, designers, architects, and contractors. It is also suitable for construction management personnel, construction inspectors, procurement specialists, field engineers, subcontractors, project technicians, technologists, developers, business owners, consultants, and government or public-sector employees responsible for overseeing construction projects and ensuring their successful completion.

This course is also valuable for quality control specialists who ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards and facilities managers responsible for maintaining the longevity and functionality of completed projects.