Contract Administration, Claims Management and Negotiating Win-Win Settlements

Contract Administration, Claims Management and Negotiating Win-Win Settlements

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Effective contract administration is vital for successful business operations across all industries in today's fast-paced business environment. This 5-day intensive training equips participants with the essential skills to manage contracts from initiation to completion. Participants will learn core principles, risk mitigation, cost control, and dispute resolution. The course covers documenting requirements, managing variations, handling claims, and utilising negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Participants will also gain insights into budgeting, value tracking, and achieving win-win settlements. Through practical exercises and case studies, participants will develop expertise to manage contracts effectively and drive successful business outcomes.

Objectives

  • Introduction to contract administration
  • Learn the Contract administration process during the design, tender, and construction stages.
  • Gain knowledge on handling contract claims.
  • Understand the Dispute resolution methods in construction contracts
  • Learn how to cost control better with proper contract administration
  • Know the Mistakes to avoid in the contract administration process
  • Understand the essentials for proper contract administration
  • Know how to effectively negotiate for successful contract administration

Day 1: Contract Foundations and Design Stage

  • Introduction to Contract Administration: Definitions, types, and roles.
  • Design Stage Contract Management: Reviewing documents and managing changes.
  • Understanding Contractual Implications: Identifying potential issues.
  • Communication and Documentation: Essential practices.

Day 2: Tender and Contract Documentation

  • Tender Stage Administration: Preparation, evaluation, and selection.
  • Contract Documentation Essentials: Clauses, schedules, and records.
  • Pre-Contract Negotiations: Managing terms and agreements.
  • Document Control and Record Keeping: Best practices.

Day 3: Construction Stage and Claims

  • Construction Stage Management: Progress, variations, and compliance.
  • Claims Preparation and Submission: Understanding the process.
  • Claims Evaluation and Negotiation: Managing disputes effectively.
  • Time Extensions and Liquidated Damages: Impact and management.

Day 4: Dispute Resolution and Cost Control

  • Dispute Resolution Methods: Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
  • Cost Control Strategies: Budgeting, variations, and documentation.
  • Managing Variations and Change Orders: Impact on project costs.
  • Earned Value Management: Tracking and controlling project value.

Day 5: Negotiation and Best Practices

  • Negotiating Win-Win Settlements: Strategies and techniques.
  • Mistakes to Avoid: Common errors in contract administration.
  • Essentials for Proper Administration: Communication and documentation.
  • Course review and Action Planning: Applying learned skills.
Contract Administration, Claims Management and Negotiating Win-Win Settlements

Date: 15/12/2025 - 19/12/2025

Duration: 5 Days

Venue: London

Price:

£3,761.12

Offer Expires:

Reliability

We will never cancel a confirmed booking

Support

We offer around the clock support

Tailored

We customise our courses to suit your personal learning needs

Quality

Our courses are delivered by highly experienced industry experts

Recognition

All our courses are accredited by the CPD Standards Agency

Frequently asked questions

How can training courses be used as a company benefit?

Training is hugely beneficial to both yourself and your company. It enables you to employ new technologies, increases your productivity and enables you to be more autonomous. Have a look here at our infographic on the importance of training and development!
How often do you update your course content to ensure relevancy?

Our course content is constantly reviewed and updated to ensure we stay up to date with all the latest trends. After every course is completed we review the feedback and improve the material where necessary.
Do you keep your classroom environment and instructional methodologies current with today’s real-world workplace?

Yes, we focus our training on ‘real-world’ scenarios and our trainers are all highly experienced and skilled in their relevant fields.
Are your courses eligible for professional certification?

Yes, we offer certification with all our courses, every course is entitled to CPD (Continuous Professional Development) hours which you can put towards your professional portfolio.