Overview

This two-day intensive course is designed to equip construction professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and resolve construction claims and disputes. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the legal and contractual frameworks governing construction claims, including key contract forms such as FIDIC®, NEC3®, JBCC®, and GCC®. The course focuses on practical strategies for identifying, substantiating, and managing claims, as well as mitigating risks associated with variations, delays, and disputes. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and expert insights, attendees will learn how to navigate the complexities of construction claims and improve project outcomes.

Why Should an Individual Attend?

Attending this course offers significant professional and practical benefits, helping construction industry professionals strengthen their expertise and improve project outcomes. By participating, you will:

• Gain a Competitive Edge: Develop a deep understanding of construction claims and disputes, making you a more valuable asset to your organization.
• Enhance Risk Management Skills: Learn to identify potential claims early, mitigate risks, and minimize costly project delays and disruptions.
• Master Contractual Knowledge: Navigate the complexities of various contract forms like FIDIC®, NEC3®, JBCC®, and GCC® with confidence.
• Improve Claims Preparation: Acquire practical tools to prepare well-substantiated and properly documented claims.
• Strengthen Dispute Resolution Skills: Understand the methods of resolving disputes amicably, including adjudication and arbitration, and avoid costly litigation.
• Boost Career Advancement: Position yourself as a construction law and contract management specialist, opening doors to more senior roles and consulting opportunities.
• Ensure Better Project Outcomes: Apply best practices in managing claims and variations, ultimately contributing to smoother project delivery and stronger client relationships.

Outcomes

• Understand the causes of claims and disputes and the relationship between risk and claims.
• Manage variations and their impacts on project costs and completion timelines.
• Navigate the claims process for FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, and GCC contracts effectively.
• Prepare and substantiate claims using appropriate documentation and methodologies.
• Recognize the roles of various stakeholders in the claims process and dispute resolution.

Program Outline

• Understanding why claims and disputes arise
• Can claims be avoided?
• The interrelationship between risk and claims
• Variations: Causes, procedural aspects, and impacts on cost and delays

• Recognizing grounds for Extensions of Time and Additional Costs under FIDIC, GCC, and JBCC contracts
• The necessity of giving notice and procedural aspects for claims
• Overview of NEC Compensation Events and their implications

• Relationship between early warnings, risk reduction meetings, and compensation events
• Using the NEC Schedule of Cost Components for preparing compensation event quotations
• Roles of the FIDIC and GCC Engineer, NEC Project Manager, and JBCC Principal-Agent in claim assessments

• Utilizing programs, records, and documentation for claims substantiation
• Delay analysis methods and the notification/referral of disputes
• Differences between adjudication and arbitration
• Overview of Dispute Avoidance and Dispute Adjudication Boards (DABs)
• Guidelines for preparing statements of claim and defense

Who Should Attend?

• Contractors and Subcontractors
• Engineers and Consultants
• Quantity Surveyors
• Lawyers and Advocates
• Architects and Landscape Architects
• Project Managers and Technologists
• Construction Health and Safety Agents and Officers
• Arbitrators, Mediators, Legislators, and Procurement Professionals