Mastering Construction Contract Administration & Procurement

About Course

Gain the expertise needed to effectively manage construction contracts throughout the project lifecycle. This course covers procurement strategies, contract administration, variations, claims, delays, and dispute resolution, equipping professionals with the practical skills to control contractual risks and ensure successful project delivery.

Understand the fundamentals of construction contracts and their legal context.
Navigate different procurement strategies and tendering processes.
Choose and manage the right type of construction contract.
Review and interpret key contract documents — including BOQs, specs, and drawings.
Handle variations, EOTs, and cost adjustments with confidence.
Manage contractor payments, progress claims, and final accounts.
Resolve disputes through structured resolution methods — from negotiation to arbitration.
Apply ethical and professional practices in contract administration.
Understand international construction contract considerations (FIDIC, AS4000, JCT, etc.).
Reduce contract-related risks and improve communication with all project stakeholders.

Course Content

Module 1 — Foundations of Construction Contracts

Course Introduction and Contents
What is a Contract?
Understanding Standard Forms of Construction Contracts
Elements of a Valid Contract
Roles: Client, Contractor, Consultant, Contract Administrator
Key Terminologies and Definitions

Module 2 — Tendering and the Bidding Process

Module 3 — Project Delivery Methods

Module 4 — Contract Types and Documents

Module 5 — Time and Cost Management

Module 6 — Variations and Claims

Module 7 — Dispute Resolution and Claims Management

Module 8 — Contract Management Professional Practice

Module 9 — Case Study

Knowledge Assessment

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Course Content

Module 1 — Foundations of Construction Contracts

Course Introduction and Contents

What is a Contract?

Understanding Standard Forms of Construction Contracts

Elements of a Valid Contract

Roles: Client, Contractor, Consultant, Contract Administrator

Key Terminologies and Definitions

Module 2 — Tendering and the Bidding Process

Introduction to Tendering

Selective Tendering

Negotiated Tendering

Choosing the Tendering Method

Risks and Challenges in Tendering

Tender Documents and Bid Submission

Bid Evaluation and Award

Module 3 — Project Delivery Methods

Design-Bid-Build (D-B-B)

Design and Build (D-B)

Construction Management (CM)

EPC and Turnkey Projects

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

Selecting the Right Delivery Method

Module 4 — Contract Types and Documents

Types of Construction Contracts (Lump Sum, Cost Plus, Unit Price)

Target Cost and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

Standard Form Contracts (AS4000, FIDIC, JCT, NEC)

Conditions of Contract — General and Special

Drawings, Specifications, BOQs

Module 5 — Time and Cost Management

Project Scheduling and Programming

Time for Completion and Milestones

Extensions of Time (EOT)

Liquidated Damages and Time Bars

Progress Payments and Certification

Final Payment and Practical Completion

Module 6 — Variations and Claims

What is a Variation?

Procedures for Variation Approval

Valuation of Work

Variation Orders vs Claims

Module 7 — Dispute Resolution and Claims Management

Construction Claims: Causes and Types

Claims Management and Documentation

Dispute Resolution Methods

Contract Termination and Remedies

Module 8 — Contract Management Professional Practice

Ethics and Fair Dealing

Professional Responsibility and Accountability

Contract Administration in International Projects

Module 9 — Case Study

Case Study Analysis

Resources

Knowledge Assessment

Course Assessment

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