Construction Contracts Intensive Masterclass

Available Dates

Dec-16-2024

London
Dec-23-2024

London
Jan-20-2025

London
Feb-17-2025

London
Mar-17-2025

London
Apr-21-2025

London
May-19-2025

London
June-16-2025

London
July-21-2025

London
Aug-18-2025

London
Sep-15-2025

London
Oct-20-2025

London
Nov-17-2025

London
Dec-15-2025

London

Dates in Other Venues

Nov-25-2024

Barcelona
Nov-25-2024

Dubai
Dec-02-2024

Kuala Lumpur
Dec-02-2024

Istanbul
Dec-09-2024

Singapore
Dec-09-2024

Paris
Dec-16-2024

Amsterdam
Dec-23-2024

Amsterdam
Dec-30-2024

Dubai
Dec-30-2024

Kuala Lumpur
Dec-30-2024

Istanbul
Dec-30-2024

Barcelona
Jan-06-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Jan-06-2025

Istanbul
Jan-13-2025

Barcelona
Jan-13-2025

Paris
Jan-20-2025

Dubai
Jan-20-2025

Amsterdam
Jan-27-2025

Barcelona
Feb-03-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Feb-03-2025

Istanbul
Feb-10-2025

Paris
Feb-10-2025

Barcelona
Feb-17-2025

Amsterdam
Feb-24-2025

Barcelona
Feb-24-2025

Dubai
Mar-03-2025

Istanbul
Mar-03-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Mar-10-2025

Paris
Mar-10-2025

Barcelona
Mar-17-2025

Amsterdam
Mar-24-2025

Dubai
Mar-24-2025

Barcelona
Apr-07-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Apr-07-2025

Istanbul
Apr-14-2025

Barcelona
Apr-14-2025

Paris
Apr-21-2025

Amsterdam
Apr-28-2025

Barcelona
May-05-2025

Kuala Lumpur
May-05-2025

Istanbul
May-12-2025

Barcelona
May-12-2025

Paris
May-19-2025

Amsterdam
May-26-2025

Barcelona
May-26-2025

Dubai
June-02-2025

Kuala Lumpur
June-02-2025

Istanbul
June-09-2025

Barcelona
June-09-2025

Paris
June-16-2025

Amsterdam
June-23-2025

Barcelona
June-30-2025

Dubai
June-30-2025

Istanbul
June-30-2025

Kuala Lumpur
July-07-2025

Kuala Lumpur
July-07-2025

Istanbul
July-14-2025

Paris
July-14-2025

Barcelona
July-21-2025

Amsterdam
July-28-2025

Dubai
July-28-2025

Barcelona
Aug-04-2025

Istanbul
Aug-04-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Aug-11-2025

Barcelona
Aug-11-2025

Paris
Aug-18-2025

Amsterdam
Aug-25-2025

Dubai
Aug-25-2025

Barcelona
Sep-01-2025

Istanbul
Sep-01-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Sep-08-2025

Barcelona
Sep-08-2025

Paris
Sep-15-2025

Amsterdam
Sep-22-2025

Barcelona
Sep-29-2025

Istanbul
Sep-29-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Sep-29-2025

Dubai
Oct-06-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Oct-06-2025

Istanbul
Oct-13-2025

Paris
Oct-13-2025

Barcelona
Oct-20-2025

Amsterdam
Oct-27-2025

Barcelona
Oct-27-2025

Dubai
Nov-03-2025

Istanbul
Nov-03-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Nov-10-2025

Barcelona
Nov-10-2025

Paris
Nov-17-2025

Amsterdam
Nov-24-2025

Dubai
Nov-24-2025

Barcelona
Dec-01-2025

Istanbul
Dec-01-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Dec-08-2025

Paris
Dec-08-2025

Barcelona
Dec-15-2025

Amsterdam
Dec-22-2025

Barcelona
Dec-29-2025

Istanbul
Dec-29-2025

Dubai
Dec-29-2025

Kuala Lumpur

Course Details

A construction contract serves as the legal backbone of any construction project, clearly outlining the obligations, rights, and duties of all involved parties. From defining the scope of work to determining responsibility for project design and risk management, these contracts are essential for ensuring that construction projects run smoothly and comply with legal and industry standards. The complexity of construction contracts arises from the need to accommodate various types of agreements, such as lump sum, cost-plus, unit price, and engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, each tailored to different project needs. Understanding the legal systems that shape these contracts and the potential issues, such as claims, variations, and disputes, is crucial for anyone involved in large-scale projects.

The Construction Contracts Intensive Masterclass provides an in-depth exploration of these topics, offering participants the tools needed to navigate complex construction contract agreements. This course covers key contract elements, such as risk allocation, claim management, and the use of standard forms like FIDIC. Participants will learn to handle contractual variations, concurrent delays, and dispute resolution strategies, preparing them to manage projects effectively in different legal and industrial environments. Through practical application, the course ensures participants are well-equipped to manage construction contracts globally.

Upon completing the Construction Contracts Intensive Masterclass, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of construction contract formation, including essential elements such as scope, design responsibilities, and indemnities.
Gain knowledge of the various legal systems that influence construction contracts, differentiating between traditional and modern contracting structures.
Identify the role of standard contract forms such as FIDIC in shaping global construction projects, with a focus on risk allocation and project management.
Recognize and address common issues in competitive tendering and contract negotiation, including their legal implications across industries and regions.
Manage claims, variations, and time extensions within construction projects, including handling concurrent delays and force majeure.
Explore dispute resolution mechanisms, including third-party methods and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) approaches.
Apply the principles of FIDIC contracts to construction projects, understanding the roles and responsibilities of employers, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.

This Construction Contracts Intensive Masterclass is ideal for professionals working in construction and project management, especially those involved in contract drafting, procurement, and dispute resolution. It is designed for:

Civil Engineers
Project Managers
Project Engineers
Contract Managers
Contract Administrators
Subcontract Personnel
Construction Professionals
Procurement Personnel
Cost Consultants
Quality Surveyors

Our courses in London are held at the LPC office located at:

LPC Oxford Street Offices: 25 N Row, London W1K 6DJ

London Head Office: 47 - 49 Park Royal Road, London NW10 7LQ

Once you register, we will subsequently send you the course details, including the location, trainer, and other logistical information.

Pay Attention, Please! The course location at our offices is subject to availability. Should our office be unavailable, we will secure an alternative nearby venue and promptly inform you of the change. The exact time and location will be confirmed one week prior to the course commencement.

Course Outline

10 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

Day 9

Day 10

Fundamentals of Construction Contracts

Introduction to contracts and their significance
Discussing the need for contracts in construction projects
Understanding the process of contract formation
Distinguishing between the traditional and modern contracting structure
Overview of common standards contract forms:

FIDIC
NEC
LOGIC

Overview of various legal systems influencing construction contracts

Main Issues in Construction Contracts

Discussing issues with competitive tendering
Identifying the impact of negotiating power in the contracting process
Understanding how contracts are affected by industry, region and law
Defining the standard of work and understanding its associated issues
Discussing issues with design responsibility and fitness for purpose
Describing indemnities clauses and their issues
Problems with insurance in construction contracts

Claims and Variations

Identifying the causes of claims and variations
Discovering the scope of work variations
Understand the claim of time extension
Determining when the concurrent delay occurs
Definition of force majeure and its examples
Discussing when termination can happen and its issues

Construction Contract Liability and Pricing

Defining liability in terms of construction contracts
Describing copyright clauses in plans
Understanding limits of liability and its forms:

Fixed Sum vs. Lump Sum

Discovering common contract liability in construction:

Bill of Quantities vs. Schedule of Rates
Adding Incentive Fees
Escalation
Economic Price Adjustment

Discussing the purpose of liquidated damage and its associated penalties
Overview of liability under law:

Selection of the right index
Call-off contracts

Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management

Discovering sources of disputes in construction projects
Identifying the role of negotiation techniques in dispute resolution
Determining the role of collaboration in handling conflicts and resolving disputes
Exploring dispute resolution approaches:

Third-party approaches
Alternative approaches for dispute resolution

Discussing when to go with third-party techniques or alternative approaches for dispute resolution

Principles of FIDIC Contract

Introduction to FIDIC and its role in construction contracts
Reviewing the history and evolution of FIDIC contracts
Understanding harmonization based on project types
Describing the structure and features of the FICIC 1999 edition
Discussing the forms and prepetition process of conditions of contract
Analyzing FIDIC condition of contracts and legal systems
Determining the importance of risk analysis in FIDIC contracts

Responsibilities of the Main Parties under FIDIC

Introduction to the general provisions and responsibilities outlined for all parties: Clause 1
Discussing the roles and responsibilities of the employer: Clause 2
Identifying the roles and duties of the engineer: Clause 3
Exploring the roles and obligations of the contractor: Clause 4
Discussing responsibilities related to nominated subcontractors in construction contracts and design responsibilities Clause 5
Reviewing the roles and responsibilities related to project management:

Clause 6: Staff and labour
Clause 7: Plant material and workmanship
Clause 8: Commencement delays and suspension

Testing, Financial Clauses and Procedures

Discussing project testing procedures upon completion: Clause 9
Identifying conditions for employer’s taking over and the contractor’s liability for defects: Clause 10
Exploring post-contract testing requirements for plant: Clause 11
Understanding measurement and evolution of contractor’s performance: Clause 12
Understanding the management of contract variation and adjustment: Clause 13
Discussing contract price and payment procedures under Clause 14

Suspension and Termination

Identifying termination conditions for the employer: Clause 15
Discussing contractor’s rights to suspension and termination: Clause 16
Understanding risk allocation between parties: Clause 17
Defining contractor and employer’s liability and insurance coverage: Clause 18
Understanding force majeure under Clause 19

Claims, Disputes and Arbitration

Describing the claim’s structure and the mechanisms of dispute resolution: Clause 20
Exploring common risks in construction projects and their impact on claims
Discussing the procedures of submitting and managing claims by contractors and employers
Discovering amicable settlement approaches for dispute resolutions
Identifying the role and responsibilities of the Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB)
Explaining the arbitration process and its application in dispute resolution

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