Claims & Disputes (Advanced Level)

Course Introduction

This advanced-level training course is designed for experienced professionals involved in managing complex construction contracts. It focuses on advanced claim preparation techniques, forensic delay analysis, dispute avoidance strategies, and legal resolution mechanisms. Participants will explore real project scenarios, gain legal and contractual insight, and strengthen their ability to resolve high-value disputes effectively.

Course Objectives

• Deepen understanding of the causes and classifications of construction claims
• Prepare and defend advanced contractual claims including delay, disruption, and acceleration
• Utilize forensic delay analysis methods in claim substantiation
• Apply international standards including FIDIC provisions for claims and disputes
• Evaluate dispute resolution strategies including DABs, arbitration, and litigation
• Mitigate disputes through proactive risk and contract management

Target Audience

• Contracts Engineers and Contract Administrators
• Project Managers and Commercial Managers
• Claims Consultants and Quantity Surveyors
• Legal Advisors involved in construction disputes
• Engineers working in government/public sector project execution

Course Content (5 Days)

Day 1: Advanced Claims Overview and Legal Framework

1. Types of claims: delay, disruption, acceleration, variation
2. Legal foundations of construction claims
3. Overview of FIDIC claims procedures
4. Case law review and regional contract law practices
5. Documentation and legal notice requirements

Day 2: Delay Analysis and Entitlement Strategies

1. Forensic delay analysis methodologies (Windows, Time Impact, etc.)
2. Determining critical path delays and float ownership
3. Entitlement to time extensions and EOT claims
4. Concurrent delays and apportionment
5. Hands-on workshop: Analyzing delay scenarios

Day 3: Claim Quantification and Presentation

1. Cost-based claims and resource impact assessment
2. Productivity loss and disruption quantification
3. Claim substantiation techniques
4. Format and structure of professional claim submissions
5. Group exercise: Drafting a claim report

Day 4: Dispute Management and Resolution

1. Overview of dispute resolution boards (DABs)
2. Arbitration procedures under ICC, DIAC, and other rules
3. Managing litigation in construction disputes
4. Dispute avoidance strategies
5. Simulation: Mock arbitration or negotiation session

Day 5: Case Studies and Strategic Application

1. High-profile regional case studies
2. Dispute causation mapping and resolution tactics
3. Integrating claims strategy into project management
4. Final team presentations and legal critique
5. Wrap-up and personalized action plan