Introduction

Construction projects involve multiple stakeholders, complex contractual relationships, significant financial commitments, and a wide range of operational risks. As projects become larger and more sophisticated, organizations must ensure that contracts are properly structured, risks are appropriately allocated, and disputes are managed effectively to avoid costly delays, legal exposure, and commercial disruption. A strong understanding of construction law and dispute resolution has become essential for achieving successful project delivery and maintaining productive business relationships.

This Construction Law and Dispute Resolution training course provides a practical understanding of the legal principles, contractual mechanisms, and dispute resolution processes that govern construction projects. It enables professionals to strengthen contract administration, manage claims proactively, navigate FIDIC contract provisions, and apply effective dispute avoidance and resolution strategies that support project success and organizational resilience.

Key focus areas of this Construction Law and Dispute Resolution training course include:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Construction Law and Dispute Resolution training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This training course combines expert-led instruction, interactive learning, practical exercises, group discussions, and applied scenarios based on real construction project challenges. Participants will explore legal principles, contract administration practices, claims management processes, and dispute resolution techniques through practical examples that reinforce workplace application.

Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

Who should Attend?

This Construction Law and Dispute Resolution training course is designed for:

  • Project Managers and Construction Managers
  • Contract Managers and Contract Administrators
  • Commercial and Claims Managers
  • Legal Advisors and In-House Counsel
  • Engineers and Technical Project Leaders
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
  • Risk Management and Compliance Specialists
  • Professionals responsible for contract governance and project delivery

Course Outline

Day 1

An Overview of Commercial and Construction Contracts

  • Sources of Obligations
  • Definitions of contract
  • Essential Elements of a Valid Contract
  • Six Requirements to build a contract
  • Construction Contracts vs. Commercial Contracts
  • Essential elements of the construction contract
  • Types of Construction Contract
  • Parties to a Construction Contract and their Roles under the Contract
Day 2

Employer’s and Contractor’s Remedies in the FIDIC Forms

  • Introduction to the FIDIC Suite of Contracts
  • Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
  • Defintions of Claims and Its Types
  • Types of Varation Orders
  • Extention of Time (EOT) and Additional Cost
  • Claims by the Contractor
  • Claims by The Employer
  • On Job Training
Day 3

Allocation of Risk in Construction Contracts

  • What is the type of construction contract (i.e. build-only, design and build, EPC/Turnkey, BOT)
  • Types of Risks and which party can best manage the risk if it occurs
  • An Overview of Construction Arbitration
  • Key Procedures in Construction Arbitration
  • Challenges and Pitfalls in Construction Arbitration
  • Importance of Choosing the Right Arbitrator for Construction Disputes
  • Best Practices for Drafting Dispute Resolution Clauses in Construction Contracts
Day 4

The Dispute Resolution Landscape

  • Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
  • Negotiations
  • Mediation
  • Concilation
  • Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB)
  • Arbitration
  • The impact of ADR on litigation
  • Benefits of ADR
  • Comparison of Construction Arbitration vs. Litigation
Day 5

Construction Law: Examples and Lessons Learned

  • Impact of Local Regulations on Construction Disputes
  • Importance of Proper Contract Drafting in Construction Projects
  • Resolving Payment Disputes in Construction Contracts
  • Liability of Contractors for Defective Work
  • Enforcing Arbitration Clauses in Construction Contracts
  • Legal Remedies for Delays in Construction Projects
  • Environmental Regulations
  • Insurance Coverage for Construction Defect Claims

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.

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