Course Details

Objective

• Develop in-depth knowledge of contract administration for Conventional and design & building contracts.
• Examine contract administration in different phases of the project delivery process.
• Explore alternative contract claims and dispute resolution.
• Apply effective contracting strategies and techniques to maximize results and minimize risk.
• Manage an effective contract life cycle.
• Identify strategies and tactics to select the most qualified vendors.
• Orchestrate the negotiation process for "win-win" outcomes.
• Employ best practices for contract administration and execution.
• Ensure delivery of intended objectives and successful contract closure

Content

Administration of the design stage

• Design brief, preparation of specifications, contractual agreements, and managing design consultants.

Administration of tendering stage

• Competitive tendering, evaluation, and award of tender

Administration of the construction stage

• Contract management, variations & final accounts and cost control & reports

Contract claims and dispute resolution.

Case studies on conventional and design and build contracts.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available daily to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

All presentations are made in excellent colorful PowerPoint. Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions