Managing Contractual Claims

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Managing Contractual Claims

Program Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

Identify and avoid causes for contractual claims and change orders.
Recognize the different types of claims and how to prevent and/or deal with each type.
Apply, through actual situations, the different approaches to claims handling including Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and litigation.
Practice and discuss, through a project, all aspects of handling and resolving contractual claims and change orders.

This program is designed for:

All those involved in implementing contracts and handling claims and change orders; also those

involved in any step of contract preparation/administration in order for them to appreciate the importance of a well prepared contract.

This program is worth 30 PDUs.

Fees in US$:

Per participant $3,800
Frequent nomination $3,420
(including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch daily)

Discount Plans, Refunds & Cancellations Policy

Locations & Dates:

01 - 05 Apr 2012
Dubai, English

26 - 30 Aug 2012
Abu Dhabi, English

Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue and trainer with a reasonable notice time.

One extra free place for every 2 paid nominees

Delivery Type: Group-Live

Pre-requisites: None

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Program Outline

Overview - Why Claims Occur - The Red Flags

Elements of a Contract
Objectives of Principal and Contractor
Stages in Contracting
Variation/Change Order
Change Management
Claims and Disputes
Causes Associated with:
- Contract Documents
- Poor Award Practices
- Poor Contract Administration Practices
- Poor Claim Settlement Procedures and Practices
Procedures of Claims and Program Extensions
The Red Flags:
- Situations Causing Costly Claims
- Contractor Practices that Cause Claims
- Owner Practices that Cause Claims

Know Your Contract

Scope of Work
Contract Terms and Conditions
Basic Concepts in Contract Law
- Weaver
- Forbearance
- Force Majeure
- Breach of Contract
- Damages
Payment Terms
Termination of Contract
Contract Interpretation
Risk Management

Claims Nature and Types

Performance of Contractor
Owner's Claims
Contractor's Claims
Defective Work
Warranty Claims
Changed Conditions
Constructive Changes
Acceleration
Cardinal Changes
Claim Process
Cost Calculations

Dispute Resolution

Breach of Contract
Monetary Damages
Liquidated Damages
Settlement of Disputes
Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Negotiation
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Conciliation
Resolution Through Legal Means

Negotiation

Negotiating Service Level Agreements (SLA)
Partnership with Suppliers
Planning Negotiations
Negotiation Guidelines

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