The course on Disputes, Claims, and Negotiations Skills for Construction Engineers offers valuable insights and practical guidance on handling the various challenges and conflicts that commonly arise throughout a construction project. It equips participants with the necessary knowledge to effectively analyze and address these issues. The course covers essential topics such as the process of initiating a claim, strategies for thorough preparation, effective negotiation techniques for reaching a settlement, and the ability to develop a counterclaim if necessary. Participants will gain practical skills and information that can be applied directly in real-world situations to manage and resolve disputes in the construction industry.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course you will be able to understand:-

Understanding Construction Contracts
Introduction to concepts of Construction Law
Avoiding construction claims and disputes
Developing claim documentation
Negotiating Changes Claims, etc.

Who Should Attend?

Owner representatives – project managers, project engineers, project controls personnel,
Contractor personnel – site supervisors, general foreman, general contractors, subcontractors, trade contractors
Designers – engineers, architects, project managers, senior design managers
Third parties – construction consultants, construction attorneys, cost control specialists

Course Outlines:

Introduction to Construction Disputes, Claims, Negotiations: Construction Law, Form of Contracts, Delivery Methods, Compensations Methods

Construction Risk Management: Contract Terms, Insurance, Contingency, Change Control, Bonding, Termination

Construction Claims: Differing Site Conditions, Delays, Loss of Productivity, Acceleration

Dispute Resolution: Change Management, Change Directives, Mediation, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Litigation

Negotiations: Contracting and Subcontracting, Workforce Negotiations, Change Order Negotiations, Strategy and Deployment, Contract Close-out
Case Study: Construction of new Hospital Facility in major U.S. metropolitan city. The construction project, with a total cost in excess of 1 billion USD, encountered numerous delays, changes, claims, disputes, and ultimately a protracted litigation process.

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