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Managing Contractual Claims
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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
Crowne Plaza Sheikh Zayed Road map
Completed
26 - 30 Aug 2012
Abu Dhabi, English
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana map
Completed
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
Related Programs:
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