The Perfect Claim

The Perfect Claim Workshop

Learn to prepare the perfect claim, from beginning to end. Achieve a successful award & avoid expensive disputes.

Expensive and time-consuming construction disputes are often caused by poorly expressed claims.

If a claim is to succeed it must be prepared in line with best practice. If not, you can expect a drawn-out process, taking your team away from their work. At worst, your claim will be rejected. Failure to prepare claims to the appropriate standard will cost you dearly.

This valuable two-day workshop will give you the skills and knowledge to prepare a claim. Our step-by-step process will teach you to prepare accurate claims; claims which will result in successful awards and avoid expensive disputes.

Workshop
Would you like to know how to do things practically? Avoiding theoretical scenarios? These workshops feature real-life examples. When you leave the workshop, you will understand exactly how to prepare the perfect claim for your projects.

Each module uses case studies based on real-life projects. Group assignments will see you putting the principles into practice. Our presenters have decades of experience in the specialist field of claim preparation. They are known for their dynamic and engaging presentation style. You will benefit from face to face mentorship and support throughout the course.

Practical, quality driven and expert led learning

What you will get

  • 8 modules of quality, practical content
  • 7 group assignments to stimulate group discussion and interactive learning
  • 2 case studies based on real-life project scenarios
  • 16 Continual Professional Development (CPD) hours
  • Optional post-course assignment worth an additional 20 CPD hours
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Entitlement to membership of the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners*
  • Sample notices and claim documents for valuable future reference
  • Personalised training course materials folder
  • All refreshments and lunch included

*Membership is available at Associate level with no other pre-requisites for those who complete and pass the optional post-course assignment. Application fee waived. Annual membership fees required.

What you will learn

  • This module introduces a case study comprising a residential and commercial project where the Contractor encountered unforeseeable ground conditions. This caused the Contractor to incur standing time. It also caused delay to the groundworks.
  • Understand how the Contractor has been affected by this event and the link between cause and effect.
  • Learn how to identify the potential claims.
  • Investigate the Contract to verify that the Contractor has an entitlement to make a claim.
  • Examine the contractual requirements for notices.
  • Understand why contracts place such high importance on the submission of notices.

  • Understand the importance of good records.
  • Review the types of records necessary for claims.
  • Appreciate how good record management makes claim preparation more efficient.
  • Learn how to create a timeline to assist with compiling a claim.
  • Understand good practice when preparing a baseline programme.
  • Learn the correct principles when preparing delay analyses.
  • Examine different types of delay analysis.
  • Learn the procedure for a Time Impact delay analysis.
  • Learn how to examine the results of the delay analysis.
  • Correctly calculate an extension of time.
  • Understand how concurrent delay may affect the Contractor’s entitlement

  • Understand and identify what Costs may be claimed.
  • Learn the correct principles of cost recovery.
  • Appreciate how to prepare and present the Cost calculations.

  • Learn the Four Key Points for an effective claim and how to comply with them.
  • Understand how to format and prepare a claim submission to a good professional standard.
  • Understand how the “front matter” of the claim helps to bring clarity to a reviewer. Learn how it establishes the background to the matters before the details of the claim are presented.

  • Understand what the object of a claim is.
  • Learn and understand the essential elements of a successful claim.
  • Appreciate the types of event that provide entitlement to make a claim.
  • Understand how to prepare a narrative to clearly explain the cause of the claim.
  • Understand the importance of linking cause with effect.
  • Examine the possible effects of an event.
  • Learn how to correctly summarise a narrative.
  • Discover how to identify the information necessary to perform a delay analysis.
  • Understand the importance of justifying the delay analysis and explain how it has been performed.

  • Learn how to explain the principles of cost recovery in a claim narrative.
  • Understand how simply presented and well-explained calculations will enhance your claim.
  • Ensure ease of understanding in your claims.

  • Identify where to find the entitlement to make a claim.
  • Appreciate how to clearly demonstrate the contractual entitlement in a claim narrative.
  • Learn how to correctly demonstrate that the notice provisions have been complied with.

  • Understand why the Executive Summary and Statement of Claim are important parts of a claim narrative.
  • Learn what should be included in these sections and how to effectively draft them.
  • Appreciate the importance of substantiating every statement made, every fact relied on and each calculation included in the claim.
  • Understand how to best provide substantiation to assist the reviewer and to ensure that your claim is a stand-alone document.
  • Learn how to organise and present exhibits, programmes, calculations and other documents. Ensure anything relied upon in the claim narrative is designed to make the reviewer’s job easy and efficient.
  • Appreciate the importance of having a peer review carried out before finalising the claim.

Common questions


There are no minimum qualifications but you will need to understand the construction process and have a basic knowledge of construction contracts. The course is suitable for many disciplines, but particularly, quantity surveyors, contract administrators, planners, controllers, engineers and those who deal with contractual and commercial matters. Those whose job it is to manage claims, such as project managers, contracts managers and architects will also gain knowledge of the process.

The course is not heavily reliant on any particular form of contract. However, the assignment case studies and examples demonstrated throughout the course refer to FIDIC for illustration purposes only. We have chosen FIDIC as it is a straight-forward form of contract, widely used on projects across the world.

Still have questions?


Call us to discuss your questions or write to us with your questions and we’ll get back to you within 24-hours. We’re here to help and want to help you find the right course for you.

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The result of decades of expertise in the construction industry, specifically the specialist field of construction contracts and claims. You can be sure of the quality and immediate benefits you will obtain for attending one of our workshops.

Like you, Claims Class tutors have worked on site in hard hats and boots. Faced with piles of documentation and incomplete records, we understand the challenges you face daily. Being tasked with submitting a claim without a good idea of where to begin is daunting. Understanding the difficulties that you are currently facing and understanding your frustrations ensures your tutors understand your problems. We’ve put all that hands-on experience into shaping this dynamic learning experience.

Our 2-Day Perfect Claim workshop is ideal if you are able to take a little time out of the working week. Join us to gain the knowledge you need to do your job well. Whether you are new to the world of claims or wish to refresh your knowledge, we guarantee this course will help you.

8

Modules

7

Group Assignments

16

CPD Hours


MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners logo

Attendees are eligible for membership to the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners at Associate level (based on completion and pass of the optional post-course assignment).

Presented by an expert with 40 years' experience within the specialist field of contracts and claims, Andy Hewitt

This workshop has been developed and is presented by top authority on claims, Andy Hewitt, author of Construction Claims & Responses: effective writing & presentation and The FIDIC Contracts: Obligations of the Parties. Andy is well known for his engaging presentation style and ability to clearly communicate new concepts to those who are still learning.

Andy Hewitt

Recognised by leading professional organisations


Endorser
Quantity Surveyors International

Endorser
Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners

Recognition
CIOB Chartered Building Consultancy

What our students have to say


Wade Loehmer from UAE

“Great general coverage of the elements of a claim. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and I look forward to applying the skills I have learnt.”

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Construction Claims
Workshop

Enhance your knowledge of claims in an interactive group setting

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Understanding the science of claims is an increasingly sought after skill today

If you’ve been working in the construction industry for some time, then maybe you’ve noticed the rise in the number of claims. If claims, or responses to claims, are not prepared, managed and responded to properly, this can result in the loss of precious time and money for all parties involved.

In just two days, you’ll gain the insight and confidence you need to successfully prepare, write and manage all manner of claims and responses.

If you are looking to seriously enhance your understanding of this intricate process, then our 2-day Construction Claims workshop is perfect for you. Thanks to a focus on practical rather than theoretical learning, plus group assignments using case studies based on real projects, you’ll acquire a new level of understanding that you can immediately apply to your own work. You’ll also benefit from face to face mentorship and support of presenters with decades of experience in the specialist field of construction and claims, known for their dynamic and engaging presentation style.

Practical, quality driven and expert led learning

What you will get

  • 6 modules of quality, practical content
  • 5 group assignments to stimulate group discussion and interactive learning
  • 3 case studies based on real life project scenarios
  • 16 Continual Professional Development (CPD) hours
  • Optional post course assignment worth an additional 20 CPD hours
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Membership with Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners*
  • Sample claim, notice and Engineer’s determination documents for valuable future reference
  • Personalised training course materials folder
  • All refreshments and lunch included

*For those who complete and pass the optional post-course assignment. Membership available at Associate level with no pre-requisites required. Application fee waived. Annual membership fees required.

What you will learn

  • Understand how poor contract administration will encourage claims.
  • Learn good administration practices and how they can help when dealing with disputes.
  • Understand how to work towards creating efficient contracts.

  • Identify and separate the different types of claim.
  • Understand how several claims may flow from a single event.
  • Be able to properly prepare notices.
  • Understanding the procedures that need to be followed as soon as a claim has been identified.

  • Understand the key principles of delay analysis.
  • Understand the differences between the two most common types of delay analysis and how the delay analysis should be performed.

  • Understand exactly what should be included in a claim.
  • Know exactly what to do to ensure that your claim succeeds and is dealt with in a timely manner.

  • Understand how to compile a claim in a logical sequence that will make it easy for readers to understand.
  • Know how to develop clear, structured narratives that enable the reader to reach faster, more logical conclusions.

  • Understand exactly what needs to go into a response or determination.
  • Know how to present an effective response and how to gain agreement.
    If parties can’t agree at this stage, you will have a great insight into the steps you need to take to resolve the matter.

Day 1 Agenda

08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Refreshments

09:00 – 10:30
Module 1 – Contract Administration for Claims

10:30 – 10:45
Refreshment Break

10:45 – 11:30
Assignment 1

11:30 – 13:00
Module 2 – Types of Claim and Procedures

13:00 – 14:15
Networking Lunch

14:15 – 15:00
Assignment 2

15:00 – 16:30
Module 3 – Delay Analysis

16:30 – 16:45
Refreshment Break

16:45 – 17:30
Assignment 3

Day 2 Agenda

08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Refreshments

09:00 – 10:30
Module 4 – The Essential Elements to a Successful Claim

10:30 – 10:45
Refreshment Break

10:45 – 11:30
Assignment 4

11:30 – 13:00
Module 5 – Compilations & Presentation of Claims & Responses

13:00 – 14:15
Networking Lunch

14:15 – 15:00
Assignment 5

15:00 – 16:30
Module 6 – Responses, Determinations & Disputes

16:30 – 16:45
Refreshment Break

16:45 – 17:30
General Discussion & Close Out

Our workshops are the result of decades of expertise in the construction industry, especially within the specialist field of construction contracts and claims.

We’ve worked on site in our hard hats and boots. We've been faced with piles of documentation and incomplete records. We've been tasked with having to submit a claim without having a good idea of where to begin. Basically, we've been through the difficulties that you are currently facing and understand your frustrations, and we’ve put all that hands-on experience into shaping this dynamic learning experience.

Our 2-day Construction Claims workshop is perfect for you if you are able to take a little time out of the working week to gain the knowledge you need to do in order to do your job well. Whether you are new to the world of claims or wish to refresh your knowledge, we guarantee that this course will help you.

6

Modules

5

Group Assignments

16

CPD Hours


MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners logo

Attendees are eligible for membership to the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners at Associate level (based on completion and pass of the optional post-course assignment).

Presented by an expert with 40 years' experience within the specialist field of contracts and claims, Andy Hewitt

This workshop has been developed and is presented by top authority on claims, Andy Hewitt, author of Construction Claims & Responses: effective writing & presentation and The FIDIC Contracts: Obligations of the Parties. Andy is well known for his engaging presentation style and ability to clearly communicate new concepts to those who are still learning.

Andy Hewitt
PREFER ONLINE LEARNING?

We also offer Basic and Intermediate e-courses and a traditional distance learning course all on the topic of construction claims and each comes with its own set of benefits and learning outcomes.

Recognised by leading professional organisations


Endorser
Quantity Surveyors International

Endorser
Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners

Recognition
CIOB Chartered Building Consultancy

What our students have to say


Wade Loehmer from UAE

“Great general coverage of the elements of a claim. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and I look forward to applying the skills I have learnt.”

Common questions


There are no minimum qualifications but you will need to understand the construction process and have a basic knowledge of construction contracts. The course is suitable for many disciplines, but particularly, quantity surveyors, contract administrators, planners, controllers, engineers and those who deal with contractual and commercial matters. Those whose job it is to manage claims, such as project managers, contracts managers and architects will also gain knowledge of the process.

The course is not heavily reliant on any particular form of contract because most standard forms include entitlement to time and/or payment under similar circumstances. What you learn will therefore be applicable to whatever form of contract you are working with. Having said that, we do make the course relevant to the region in which we are presenting so you will find that the clauses used within the presentation and the case studies will be based on forms of contracts frequently used in the location of the course. In the Middle East for example, we refer to FIDIC whereas in the UK we refer to JCT and NEC.

The only difference between these courses is the mode of delivery. The workshop is delivered in a classroom setting over 2-days, whereas the e-course is delivered online and you are able to log on anytime, anywhere to access the course content. In addition to the Construction Claims Intermediate E-course, we also have a Basic e-course and the difference between those lies in the learning outcomes and benefits they provide. Check out our comparison page to compare construction claims e-courses.

Still have questions?


Call us to discuss your questions or write to us with your questions and we’ll get back to you within 24-hours. We’re here to help and want to help you find the right course for you.

Contact us

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Understanding Claims Under the FIDIC Contracts

Understanding Claims under the FIDIC Contracts
Workshop

Gain confidence in handling claims using the globally recognised FIDIC forms of contract in a hands on, practical group setting

An interactive workshop to help you manage claims under FIDIC’s often complex forms of contract.

FIDIC is the global body that writes and produces many standard form construction contracts.

Maybe you’ve worked on projects using the FIDIC contracts and had to manage construction claims, but are still confused. Under what circumstances can a claim be made? What exactly can be claimed? What is the correct protocol for each Engineer response or determination?

We know how you feel. We’ve asked these same questions over the years and have waded through the same frustrations. Find the answer to these questions and many more.

Get in touch today and secure your workshop.

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FIDIC Claims
Gain the Clarity You Need.

 

Make FIDIC Claims a Simple and Headache-free Process.

If you are looking to seriously enhance your understanding of this subject, our Understanding Claims Under the FIDIC Contracts workshop is perfect for you. In a hands-on, interactive group setting, we’ll look at real-life scenarios relating to the FIDIC Red, Yellow, Silver and Gold Books. You’ll break down each clause within these various FIDIC contracts and understand how each one works.

Practical Focus & Flexibility

The focus is on practical rather than theoretical learning with group assignments and case studies based on real projects. As a result, you will acquire a new level of understanding to apply immediately to your own work.

You’ll also benefit from face to face mentorship and support of tutors with decades of experience on projects using the FIDIC contracts. Our experts are claims specialists, known for their dynamic and engaging presentation style.

If hosting at your premises, we can tweak the course to your taste – add extra sections for focus, remove those of less relevance.

Practical, quality driven and expert led learning

What you will get

  • 7 modules of quality, practical content
  • 2 group assignments to stimulate group discussion and interactive learning
  • 12 case studies based on real life project scenarios
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • 16 Continual Professional Development (CPD) hours
  • Membership with Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners*
  • Sample claim, notice and Engineer’s determination documents for valuable future reference
  • Personalised training course materials folder
  • All refreshments and lunch included

*For those who complete and pass optional post-course assignment. Membership available at Associate level with no pre-requisites required. Application fee waived. Annual membership fees required.

What you will learn

  • Differentiate between the Red, Yellow, Silver and Gold books and their usage.
  • Understand the definition of a claim and what can be claimed.
  • Understand allocation of risk within each form of contract.

  • Understand which clauses allow the Employer to claim from the Contractor and the procedures that need to be followed.

  • Understand the clauses that entitle the Contractor to make a claim.

  • Know what can be claimed under different circumstances.
  • Understand the most important principles to consider when making a claim and calculating quantum.
  • Learn about extensions of time, cost and profit.

  • Understand why not submitting notices can set a just claim up for failure.
  • Gain an insight into the requirements for various notices, what a notice should contain and how and when notices should be submitted.
  • Understand the consequences of not giving notice, conditions precedent and whether these may be legally applied.

  • Understand the pitfalls of why Contractor’s claims often fail and how to avoid them.
  • Learn about the Module 6 FIDIC procedure and the requirements for a claim submission.
  • Learn how to properly and professionally present a claim to help it reach a timely resolution.

  • Understand how disputes may occur as a result of poor responses by the Engineer.
  • Learn why it is important that the Engineer fulfills his contractual obligations and the consequences of not doing so.
  • Learn about the purpose of an Engineer’s response and what should be included.
  • We give you aprocedure for dealing with claims so that the Engineer’s obligations are met and disputes are avoided.

Day 1 Agenda

08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Refreshments

09:00 – 10:15
Module 1 – Introduction to the FIDIC Forms of Contract & Claims

10:15 – 10:45
Refreshment Break

10:45 – 13:00
Module 2 – Employer’s Claims

13:00 – 14:00
Networking Lunch

14:00 – 15:15
Assignment 1

15:15 – 15:45
Module 3 – Contractor’s Claims

15:00 – 16:15
Refreshment Break

16:15 – 17:15
Module 3 – Contractor’s Claims (cont.)

Day 2 Agenda

08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Refreshments

09:00 – 10:30
Module 3 – Contractor’s Claims (cont.)

10:30 – 11:00
Refreshment Break

11:00 – 12:00
Assignment 2

12:00 – 13:00
Module 4 – Quantum & Module 5 – Notices

13:00 – 14:00
Networking Lunch

14:00 – 14.30
Module 5 – Notices (cont.)

14:30 – 15.00
Module 6 – Procedure & Presentation of Contractor’s Claims

15:00 – 15:30
Refreshment Break

15:30 – 16:00
Module 7 – The Engineer’s Responses & Determinations

16:00 – 16:45
General Discussion and Close Out

Book Your 'Understanding Claims Under the FIDIC Contracts' Workshop Today:

Contact us for details of the next course dates or your in-house training.

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PREFER ONLINE LEARNING?

Take an Understanding Claims under the FIDIC Contracts E-Course instead. We offer Basic and Intermediate e-courses, each with its own set of benefits and learning outcomes.

Common questions


There are no minimum qualifications but you will need to understand the construction process and have a basic knowledge of the FIDIC forms of contract. The course is suitable for many disciplines, but particularly, quantity surveyors, contract administrators, planners, controllers, engineers and those who deal with contractual and commercial matters. Those whose job it is to manage claims, such as project managers, contracts managers and architects will also gain knowledge of the process.

Online registration is the quickest and easiest way to register; you simply have to complete a short registration form and make payment via credit card. We understand that not everyone likes to use credit cards though and, in some cases, your company may be paying for you and may require an invoice and payment via bank transfer. In that case, please contact us and we’ll send you an offline registration form and invoice for payment.

The only difference between these courses is the mode of delivery. The workshop is delivered in a classroom setting over 2-days, whereas the e-course* is delivered online and you are able to log on anytime, anywhere to access the course content. In addition to the Understanding Claims Under the FIDIC Contracts Intermediate E-Course, we also have an Understanding Claims Under the FIDIC Contracts Basic E-Course and the difference between those lies in the learning outcomes and benefits they provide. Check out our comparison page to compare e-courses. *This e-course will launch by August 2018.

Still have questions?


Call us to discuss your questions or write to us with your questions and we’ll get back to you within 24-hours. We’re here to help and want to help you find the right course for you.

Contact us

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Practical Use of the FIDIC Contracts Workshop

Practical Use of the FIDIC Contracts

Gain expertise and improve your ability to effectively work with FIDIC contracts in an inspiring group setting. 3-day workshop.

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FIDIC is the globally recognised body known for its standard forms of contract used to administer construction projects all over the world.

We know that working with the FIDIC contracts is not without its challenges. How do you know which contract to use and how to differentiate between each one? How do you get your head around the obligations of each party and their rights and remedies? What are all the procedures that must be followed? Our 3-day Practical Use of the FIDIC Contracts workshop will help you understand all of this and much more.

In just three days, you’ll gain the insight and confidence you need to successfully work with the FIDIC forms of contract.

If you are looking to seriously enhance your contractual understanding then our Practical Use of the FIDIC Contracts workshop is perfect for you. Thanks to a focus on practical rather than theoretical learning, plus group assignments using case studies based on real projects, you’ll acquire a new level of understanding that you can immediately apply to your own work. You’ll also benefit from face to face mentorship and support of presenters with decades of experience in using these contracts, known for their dynamic and engaging presentation style.

This workshop covers the use of the 1999 editions of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction (the ‘Construction Contract’) and the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-Build (the ‘Design-Build Contract’). Whether you want to boost your knowledge of FIDIC contracts or are new to the subject, you will gain an excellent insight into navigating the FIDIC forms of contract.

Practical, quality driven and expert led learning

What you will get

  • 10 modules of quality, practical content
  • 8 group assignments to stimulate group discussion and interactive learning
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • 28 case studies based on real-life project scenarios
  • 24 Continual Professional Development (CPD) hours
  • Personalised training course materials folder
  • All refreshments and lunch included

Register

What you will learn

  • Organisation
  • Goals and Objectives
  • Services Provided
  • Publications – Contracts and Agreements
  • Publications – Business Practices, Guides and Manuals

  • The Red Book (1999)
  • The Yellow Book (1999)
  • The Silver Book (1999)
  • The Gold Book (1999)
  • The Pink Book (1999)
  • The Red Book Subcontract (1999)
  • The Green Book Short Form of Contract (1999)
  • Elements of a Contract
  • Advantages of a Standard Form of Contract
  • Disadvantages of Bespoke Contracts
  • A Typical FIDIC Form of Contract
  • Additional Documents Required for the Contract
  • The Parties Referred to in the FIDIC Forms of Contract
  • Allocation of Risk
  • Employer’s Risk Under the FIDIC Forms of Contract
  • General Provisions of the FIDIC Forms of Contract
  • Clause 1 – General Provisions

  • Explanation of the General Provisions including definitions, communications, law and language, priority of documents, delayed drawings or instructions and errors in the Employer’s requirements.

  • Clause 2 – The Employer
  • Clause 3 – The Engineer
  • Clause 4 – The Contractor

  • Clause 5 – Nominated Subcontractors (Red Book 1999)
  • Clause 5 – Design (Yellow Book 1999)
  • Clause 6 – Staff and Labour
  • Clause 7 – Plant, Materials and Workmanship

  • Clause 8 – Commencement, Delays and Suspension
  • Clause 9 – Tests on Completion
  • Clause 10 – Employer’s Taking Over
  • Clause 11 – Defects Liability
  • Clause 12 – Tests After Completion (Yellow Book 1999)

  • Clause 12 – Measurement and Evaluation (Red Book)
  • Clause 13 – Variations
  • Clause 14 – Contract Price and Payment

  • Clause 15 – Termination by Employer
  • Clause 16 – Suspension and Termination by Contractor

  • Clause 17 – Risk and Responsibility
  • Clause 18 – Insurance
  • Clause 19 – Force Majeure

  • Clause 20 – Claims, Disputes and Arbitration
  • Inherent Project risk
  • Contractor’s Claims, Employer’s Claims, Claims Procedures and Disputes
  • Amicable Settlement
  • Dispute Adjudication Board
  • Arbitration

Day 1 Agenda

08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Refreshments

09:00 – 10:30
Module 1 – Introduction to FIDIC

10:30 – 10:45
Refreshment Break

10:45 – 11:30
Assignment 1

11:30 – 13:00
Module 2 – Introduction to the FIDIC Forms of Contract

13:00 – 14:15
Networking Lunch

14:15 – 15:00
Assignment 2

15:00 – 16:30
Module 3 – General Provisions of the FIDIC Forms of Contract

16:30 – 16:45
Refreshment Break

16:45 – 17:30
Assignment 3

Day 2 Agenda

08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Refreshments

09:00 – 10:30
Module 4 – Obligations and Responsibilities of the Main Parties

10:30 – 10:45
Refreshment Break

10:45 – 11:30
Assignment 4

11:30 – 13:00
Module 5 – Management of Projects

13:00 – 14:15
Networking Lunch

14:15 – 15:00
Assignment 5

15:00 – 16:30
Module 6 – Commencement, Delays and Completion

16:30 – 16:45
Refreshment Break

16:45 – 17:30
Assignment 6

Day 3 Agenda

08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Refreshments

09:00 – 10:30
Module 7 – Financial Matters

10:30 – 10:45
Refreshment Break

10:45 – 11:30
Assignment 7

11:30 – 13:00
Module 8 – Termination and Suspension

13:00 – 14:15
Networking Lunch

14:15 – 15:00
Assignment 8

15:00 – 16:30
Module 9 – Risk, Liability & Force Majeure

16:30 – 16:45
Refreshment Break

16:45 – 17:30
Module 10 – Claims, Disputes and Arbitration

17:30 – 18:00
General Discussion & Close Out

Our workshops are the result of decades of expertise in the construction industry, especially within the specialist field of construction contracts and claims.

We've been faced with all manner of contracts and had to work out what the clauses mean and how to correctly interpret them from both contractor, employer and engineer perspectives. Basically, we've been through the difficulties that you are currently facing and understand your frustrations, and we’ve put all that hands-on experience into shaping this dynamic learning experience.

Our 3-day Practical Use of the FIDIC Contracts workshop is perfect for you if you are able to take a little time out of the working week to gain the knowledge you need to do in order to do your job well. Whether you are new to the world of FIDIC or wish to refresh your knowledge, we guarantee that this course will help you.

10

Modules

8

Group Assignments

24

CPD Hours


Presented by an expert with 40 years' experience within the specialist field of contracts and claims, Andy Hewitt

This workshop has been developed and is presented by top authority on claims, Andy Hewitt, author of Construction Claims & Responses: effective writing & presentation and The FIDIC Contracts: Obligations of the Parties. Andy is well known for his engaging presentation style and ability to clearly communicate new concepts to those who are still learning.

Andy Hewitt

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Take a Practical Use of the FIDIC Contracts E-Course instead. We offer a Basic and Intermediate e-courses, each with its own set of benefits and learning outcomes.

Recognised by leading professional organisations


Endorser
Quantity Surveyors International

Endorser
Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners

Recognition
CIOB Chartered Building Consultancy

What our students have to say


David Burgess from Saudi Arabia

“I give it an A+. I will be attending further courses with Claims Class. Great instructors.”

Common questions


There are no minimum qualifications but you will need to understand the construction process and have a basic knowledge of construction contracts. The course is suitable for many disciplines, but particularly, quantity surveyors, contract administrators, planners, controllers, engineers and those who deal with contractual and commercial matters.

Online registration is the quickest and easiest way to register; you simply have to complete a short registration form and make payment via credit card. We understand that not everyone likes to use credit cards though and, in some cases, your company may be paying for you and may require an invoice and payment via bank transfer. In that case, please contact us and we’ll send you an offline registration form and invoice for payment.

The only difference between these courses is the mode of delivery. The workshop is delivered in a classroom setting over 3-days, whereas the e-course is delivered online and you are able to log on anytime, anywhere to access the course content. In addition to the Practical Use of the FIDIC Contracts Intermediate E-course, we also have a Practical Use of the FIDIC Contracts Basic E-Course and the difference between the two courses lies in the learning outcomes and benefits they provide. Check out our e-course comparison page to compare Practical Use of the FIDIC Contracts e-courses.

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