Offered Courses

Contract Simplified

Course Content

This course takes participants back to the fundamental principles of contracts, focusing on the foundational aspects without considering any specific standard form contracts. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how contracts are formed, the key components, and their importance in managing projects.

Course Outcomes

• A solid understanding of the fundamental principles of contract law.
• Confidence in applying contract law to various real-world scenarios, regardless of the contract form.
• Enhanced ability to manage and negotiate contract terms effectively.

Contract Particulars / Contract Data

Course Content

This course covers the essentials of contract particulars and data, which form the foundation of contract management. Participants will learn to handle key contract information and data points to ensure compliance and proper documentation.

Course Outcomes

• In-depth knowledge of contract particulars and contract data in construction projects.
• Enhanced skills in maintaining accurate records to support contract administration.
• Understanding the importance of precise contract data for dispute avoidance.

Contract Administration

Course Content

This course focuses on the effective administration of contracts, ensuring participants understand their role in monitoring performance, issuing notices, and managing payments under various contract forms.

Course Outcomes

• Practical understanding of contract administration processes.
• Knowledge of how to handle variations, claims, and payments effectively.
• Enhanced ability to manage contractual obligations and compliance.

Change Control

Course Content

This course delves into the management of changes in construction projects, focusing on how to control, document, and communicate changes under various contracts to avoid disputes.

Course Outcomes

• Mastery of change control procedures and protocols.
• Ability to mitigate risks associated with project changes.
• Skills to manage and record variations efficiently."

Communication Essentials - Commercially

Course Content

This course focuses on the importance of clear and concise communication in a commercial context. Participants will learn how to handle contractual communications effectively, ensuring that all parties are aligned and risks are managed.

Course Outcomes

• Improved communication skills for commercial negotiations.
• Understanding of how to frame contractual communications to avoid misunderstandings.
• Increased confidence in engaging with stakeholders on commercial issues."

JCT Contracts Essentials

Course Content

An overview of JCT contracts, including their structure, key clauses, and application. Participants will gain insight into how JCT contracts are used in the construction industry.

Course Outcomes

• Comprehensive understanding of JCT contract forms.
• Practical skills to administer JCT contracts in a project setting.
• Ability to handle common issues arising in JCT contracts."

Variations and EOT under JCT contractors

Course Content

This course focuses on managing variations and extensions of time (EOT) under JCT contracts. Participants will learn the practical steps needed to evaluate and process claims for variations and time extensions.

Course Outcomes

• Ability to assess and manage variations and EOT under JCT contracts.
• Understanding the legal and contractual implications of delays and changes.
• Skills to effectively negotiate and resolve variation claims.

NEC 3 & NEC 4 Contracts Essentials

Course Content

This course introduces participants to NEC contracts (NEC 3 and NEC 4), focusing on the core principles, procedures, and management of these contracts.

Course Outcomes

• Thorough knowledge of the NEC 3 and NEC 4 contract forms.
• Practical skills in administering NEC contracts, including managing early warnings and compensation events.
• Improved ability to apply NEC principles in real-world projects.

Early Warnings and Compensation Events

Course Content

Focusing on the NEC contracts, this course helps participants understand how to handle early warnings and compensation events, which are critical to proactive contract management.

Course Outcomes

• Ability to identify and issue early warnings in NEC contracts.
• Skills to manage and resolve compensation events effectively.
• Enhanced contract management with a focus on proactive risk management.

FIDIC Contracts Essentials (Yellow and Red Book)

Course Content

An introduction to FIDIC contracts (Yellow and Red Book), focusing on the essential clauses and how to apply them in managing construction projects. Participants will learn about the rights and obligations of parties under FIDIC contracts.

Course Outcomes

• A clear understanding of the FIDIC Yellow and Red Book contracts.
• Confidence in administering FIDIC contracts effectively.
• Skills to manage variations, claims, and disputes under FIDIC contracts.

Variations and Claims

Course Content

This course focuses on how to handle variations and claims across different contract types, including FIDIC, JCT, and NEC contracts. Participants will learn practical steps to manage claims and resolve disputes.

Course Outcomes

• Practical skills in evaluating and managing variations and claims.
• Knowledge of how to avoid disputes through proactive contract management.
• Ability to negotiate and settle claims efficiently.