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Home Programs Contracts Management Resolving Contractual Claims and Disputes

Resolving Contractual Claims and Disputes

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Abu Dhabi English 26 Sep 2010 - 30 Sep 2010
Dubai English 15 May 2011 - 19 May 2011
Dubai English 16 Oct 2011 - 20 Oct 2011

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 for them to appreciate the importance of a well prepared contract. This program is worth 25 NASBA CPEs.

 

Program Fees:

Per participant - USD 3700
Frequent nomination - USD 3330
(including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch daily)
One extra free place for every 2 paid nominees on the same program and dates
Discount Plans, Refunds & Cancellations Policy

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

 

Program Outline:

Why Claims Occur - The Red Flags

  • Situations Causing Costly Claims
  • Contractor Practices that Cause Claims
  • Owner Practices that Cause Claims
  • Causes Associated with: Contract Documents, Contract Awards, Contract Administration and Claim Settlement Procedures and Practices

Contractors Objectives

  • Profits
  • Fair and Unfair Practices
  • Keeping Records

Contracts in Progress

  • Avoiding Problems
  • Know Your Contract
  • General and Special Terms

Claims

  • Nature of Claims
  • Types of Claims
  • Claims Process

Quantification of Damages

  • Types of Damages
  • Liquidated Damages
  • Actual Damages
  • Other Considerations

Dispute Resolution

  • Negotiation
  • Arbitration
  • Litigation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Case Study

  • Factual Background of the Project
  • The Project Events
  • Discussion of the Project; Problems and Responsibilities

Pre-requisites

None

Delivery Type

Group-Live

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