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