Claims Management & Negotiating Win-Win Settlements

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Course Overview

Effective contract administration is vital for successful business operations across all industries in today's fast-paced business environment. This 5-day intensive training equips participants with the essential skills to manage contracts from initiation to completion. Participants will learn core principles, risk mitigation, cost control, and dispute resolution. The course covers documenting requirements, managing variations, handling claims, and utilising negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Participants will also gain insights into budgeting, value tracking, and achieving win-win settlements. Through practical exercises and case studies, participants will develop expertise to manage contracts effectively and drive successful business outcomes.

Objective:

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

Introduction to contract administration
Learn the Contract administration process during the design, tender, and construction stages.
Gain knowledge on handling contract claims.
Understand the Dispute resolution methods in construction contracts
Learn how to cost control better with proper contract administration
Know the Mistakes to avoid in the contract administration process
Understand the essentials for proper contract administration
Know how to effectively negotiate for successful contract administration

Course Outline

Day 1: Contract Foundations and Design Stage

Introduction to Contract Administration: Definitions, types, and roles.
Design Stage Contract Management: Reviewing documents and managing changes.
Understanding Contractual Implications: Identifying potential issues.
Communication and Documentation: Essential practices.

Day 2: Tender and Contract Documentation

Tender Stage Administration: Preparation, evaluation, and selection.
Contract Documentation Essentials: Clauses, schedules, and records.
Pre-Contract Negotiations: Managing terms and agreements.
Document Control and Record Keeping: Best practices.

Day 3: Construction Stage and Claims

Construction Stage Management: Progress, variations, and compliance.
Claims Preparation and Submission: Understanding the process.
Claims Evaluation and Negotiation: Managing disputes effectively.
Time Extensions and Liquidated Damages: Impact and management.

Day 4: Dispute Resolution and Cost Control

Dispute Resolution Methods: Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Cost Control Strategies: Budgeting, variations, and documentation.
Managing Variations and Change Orders: Impact on project costs.
Earned Value Management: Tracking and controlling project value.

Day 5: Negotiation and Best Practices

Negotiating Win-Win Settlements: Strategies and techniques.
Mistakes to Avoid: Common errors in contract administration.
Essentials for Proper Administration: Communication and documentation.
Course review and Action Planning: Applying learned skills.

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$5,300

Duration: 5 Days

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Contract Administration, Claims Management and Negotiating Win-Win Settlements

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Duration:5 Days

date:25 - 29 Aug 2025

London

$5,300

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