Program Overview
The Construction Contract Management & Risk Mitigation program focuses on understanding the intricacies of managing contracts and mitigating risks in structure-heavy and cement-intensive construction projects. Covering key aspects like scope definition, BOQ interpretation, variation management, and dispute resolution, the course provides actionable insights into handling real-world risks from tendering to execution. Through practical case studies and interactive exercises, participants will gain skills to tackle common industry challenges such as cost overruns, delays, and contractual claims. The program aims to provide participants with a robust framework for managing high-value projects with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and effective risk management.
Features
- Master contract lifecycle management, from tendering to close-out
- Identify and mitigate risks related to cost, quality, and time in cement/structure-heavy projects
- Gain expertise in managing variations, claims, and disputes through effective documentation and communication
- Develop strategies to navigate construction-related regulatory, safety, and quality challenges
Target audiences
- Construction & Contract managers
- Project managers
- Procurement Specialists
- Legal Professionals
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 54 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Foundations of Construction Contracting in EPC & Structure-Heavy Projects12
- 1.1Contracting models: EPC, EPCM, Item-rate, Turnkey, Design-Build, LSTK
- 1.2Contract structure: GCC, SCC, Contract Data, BOQ, Technical Specs, Drawings
- 1.3Contract lifecycle: Pre-award → Award → Execution → Close-out
- 1.4Understanding Contractual Baseline: Scope, Time, Cost, Quality
- 1.5Situation Based Learning Why cement/structure-heavy projects face chronic delays
- 1.6Material-heavy risk: Cement, steel, aggregates, shuttering, concrete mix standards
- 1.7Interface challenges between Civil, Structural, Mechanical & QA/QC
- 1.8Case Based Learning- Cost escalations due to design changes in cement plants
- 1.9Scope creep at later stages due to missing IFC drawings
- 1.10Disputes arising from rework post cube-test failures
- 1.11Case Based Exercise: Identify contractual risks in a sample BOQ & GCC
- 1.12Risk register draft
- Scope Definition, BOQ Interpretation & Change Management12
- 2.1Scope clarity, ambiguities & contract interpretation
- 2.2BOQ decoding for civil/structural packages
- 2.3Variation Orders (VOs), Claims, Extensions of Time (EOT)
- 2.4Constructability review & Design Freezing
- 2.5Case Based Example: How poor soil investigation leads to foundation disputes
- 2.6Cement grade/spec mismatch (OPC 43 vs 53, PPC)
- 2.7Structural steel tonnage deviation risks
- 2.8Case Based Learning: A ₹120 Cr civil package cost overrun due to inaccurate excavation quantities
- 2.9Case: Reinforced concrete structure delays due to rebar congestion
- 2.10Case: 20% cement wastage dispute due to “site allowances”
- 2.11BOQ Deviation Activity: Spot missing/overlapping scope items
- 2.12Draft a Variation Order justification
- Risk Mitigation Across Project Stages (Pre-Contract to Execution)13
- 3.1Pre-contract risks: unrealistic tender timelines, unverified soil data
- 3.2Execution risks: RMC supply failures, formwork collapse, curing delays
- 3.3Commercial risks: under-quoted rates, inflation, cement/steel index fluctuations
- 3.4Regulatory & compliance risks: environmental clearances, labour laws, safety violations
- 3.5Detailed risk registers & risk allocation matrices
- 3.6Buffering strategies for cement-intensive works
- 3.7Liquidated Damages (LD), Performance Guarantees, Advance BG management
- 3.8Contractual communication protocols & notice periods
- 3.9Case Based Learning: Collapse incidents due to improper shuttering and contractual liabilities
- 3.10Disputes due to M20 vs M25 grade mix-ups
- 3.11Typical cement industry issues: silo erection delays, kiln foundation cracks
- 3.12Risk Allocation Activity: Allocate responsibilities between Owner–Contractor–PMC
- 3.13Scenario Based Activity: Contractor claims EOT citing cement supply delay—evaluate validity
- Claims, Disputes & Contractual Defensibility in Structure-Heavy Projects9
- 4.1Types of claims: Cost claims, Time claims, Disruption claims, Idle machinery claims
- 4.2Documentation standards: DPRs, RFI logs, Bar bending schedules, Pour cards
- 4.3Delay analysis: CPM, EVM, As-Built vs Baseline
- 4.4Arbitration vs Negotiation vs Mediation
- 4.5Case Based Examples: Arbitration case: Contractor claimed 18% cost increase due to cement price indexation
- 4.6Idle machinery claims due to delayed drawings from consultant
- 4.7LD imposition disputes in civil works (poor curing → cracking → rework)
- 4.8Claims Drafting Activity: Draft a basic EOT claim & supporting documentation
- 4.9Role Play: Negotiation between Contractor & Client on a cost claim
- Contract Close-out, Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance8
- 5.1Quality control documentation: Cube tests, batch records, slump tests
- 5.2Safety compliance in heavy civil works: scaffolding, formwork, crane operations
- 5.3Defect Liability Period (DLP) & handover checklists
- 5.4Final bill verification & measurement disputes
- 5.5Case Based Examples: Disputes from failed compression tests
- 5.6Issues during handover of cement silos
- 5.7DLP cases: Settlement cracks & contractual liabilities
- 5.8Punch-List Creation: Identify defects from a sample civil/structural project dossier
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