COURSE OVERVIEW:

In the high-stakes world of construction and industrial projects, the emergence of contractual claims is often an inevitable consequence of complexity and uncertainty. This course provides a sophisticated framework for identifying, documenting, and resolving claims before they escalate into costly and time-consuming legal battles. It focuses on the technical and legal rigor required to build a defensible case, whether as a claimant seeking entitlement or as a defendant protecting against meritless demands.

The scope of this training encompasses the entire lifecycle of a dispute, from the initial notification of a potential claim to the final determination by an arbitral tribunal or court. Participants will learn how to utilize contemporary records to prove causation and quantum, ensuring that every claim is rooted in factual evidence rather than speculation. The course addresses the various Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms available, providing professionals with the tools to select the most efficient path toward settlement.

Coverage includes the analysis of delay and disruption, the quantification of prolongation costs, and the mastery of forensic schedule analysis techniques. Attendees will explore the procedural nuances of adjudication, mediation, and arbitration, learning how to act as effective witnesses or representatives in formal hearings. By integrating legal principles with practical site management, this course empowers attendees to maintain project momentum while safeguarding their organization’s financial and legal integrity.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Identify the legal and contractual triggers for valid project claims.
• Implement rigorous contemporary record-keeping to support claim validity.
• Execute forensic schedule analysis to prove project delays and disruptions.
• Quantify financial damages and prolongation costs using industry methods.
• Construct persuasive and professionally documented claim submissions.
• Evaluate and respond to incoming claims with technical and legal precision.
• Navigate the procedural requirements of international arbitration.
• Apply various ADR mechanisms including mediation and adjudication.
• Manage the negotiation of settlements to avoid formal litigation.
• Interpret FIDIC and other standard forms regarding dispute procedures.
• Utilize expert witnesses effectively in technical and financial disputes.
• Execute effective strategies for the enforcement of arbitral awards.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Claims Consultants, Project Directors, Quantity Surveyors, Contract Engineers, and Legal Counsel involved in the resolution of construction or industrial disputes.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.