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Who this course is for:
- Junior engineers starting off their careers in the infrastructure sector
- Quantity surveyors and other construction professionals looking to develop practical construction management skills
- Individuals looking to join the construction industry
What you’ll learn:Â
- Why contract management is a critical skill for construction management professionals
- What a construction contract is made up of
- The purpose, styles, and use of construction contracts
- The difference between head-contracts and sub-contracts
- The types, formation, administration, risk and claim management of both head and sub-contracts
- How to effectively manage construction claims and disputes
Requirements:Â
- Basic understanding of engineering and infrastructure projects
- An interest in the construction industry
Welcome to this course designed to teach engineers and construction management professionals the basics of contract management and construction contracts. The course covers all of the fundamentals you’ll need to walk away with a good understanding of construction contracts. The course is broken down into four sections.
Section 1 covers the basics of construction contracts and introduces you to what contracts are, why they are a critical part of the construction industry and the basics of them. Section 2 dives into the detail of what construction contracts contain. In this section we look at all the specific requirements around time, cost, quality, security, and more. We take you through all these concepts in extensive detail. Sections 3 and 4 go through head contracts and sub-contracts respectively. In each of these sections, we cover the types of contracts, contract formation, and administration, risk management as well as claims and disputes.
(Note: The 1st section on the curriculum starts in Section 2)
The course is loaded with practice activities to reinforce your learnings. Every section has a quiz to reinforce your learnings as well as practice activities where you will need to apply the content you’ve learned The course focuses on the perspective of head contractors. These are the large contractors’ governments typically engage to complete major infrastructure projects. The skills and understanding are universal however and can be applied across the construction industry.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned a good understanding of construction contracts.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today!
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction To The Course | |||
| Course Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Take The Course? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Who Am I And Why Should You Bother Listening To Me? | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is Construction Management? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Why Do Construction Project Fail? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Who Is The Course For | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 1: How Do You Think Contracts Are Used On Engineering Projects? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Introduction To The Construction Contract Management | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Contracts And Engineering | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Parties Involved | 00:00:00 | ||
| Contracts And The Law | 00:00:00 | ||
| Allocating Responsibility | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Formation Of Construction Contracts | 00:00:00 | ||
| Administrating Construction Contracts | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Essential Elements Of A Contract | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 2: Scope And Risk Allocation | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Forms Of Construction Contracts | 00:00:00 | ||
| Construction Claims | 00:00:00 | ||
| Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 1 Quiz | Unlimited | ||
| Section 3 - Contract Components | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Scope Of Works Document | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Scope Of Works | 00:00:00 | ||
| Payment | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 3: Reviewing An Example Payment Claim | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Payment As A Motivator | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Payment Particulars | 00:00:00 | ||
| Security | 00:00:00 | ||
| Quality And Defects | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Quality And Defects | 00:00:00 | ||
| Insurances | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 4: What Types Of Insurances Are Required? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Time | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 5: Time Based Claims | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Acceleration Claim | 00:00:00 | ||
| Default And Termination | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Default And Termination | 00:00:00 | ||
| Penalties And Rewards | 00:00:00 | ||
| Disputes | 00:00:00 | ||
| Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 Quiz | Unlimited | ||
| Section 4 - Head-Contracts | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Forms Of Head-Contract | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 6: Choose The Most Appropriate Form Of Head-Contract | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Changing Forms Of Head-Contract | 00:00:00 | ||
| Head-Contract Formation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Head-Contract Administration | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Head Contract Administration | 00:00:00 | ||
| Head Contract Risk Management | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 7: Managing Head Contract Risk | 00:00:00 | ||
| Claims And Disputes | 00:00:00 | ||
| Contract Close-Out | 00:00:00 | ||
| Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 Quiz | Unlimited | ||
| Section 5 - Sub-Contracts | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Forms Of Sub-Contract | 00:00:00 | ||
| Sub-Contract Formation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 8 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Sub-Contract Formation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4.3 - Sub-Contract Administration | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Sub-Contact Administration | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 9 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Sub-Contract Risk Management | 00:00:00 | ||
| Sub-Contract Close-Out | 00:00:00 | ||
| Sub-Contract Costs | 00:00:00 | ||
| Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 Quiz | Unlimited | ||
| Section 6 - Review | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Review Of Introduction Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Review Of Contract Components Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Review Of Head Contract Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Review Of Sub Contract Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
About This Course
Who this course is for:
- Junior engineers starting off their careers in the infrastructure sector
- Quantity surveyors and other construction professionals looking to develop practical construction management skills
- Individuals looking to join the construction industry
What you’ll learn:Â
- Why contract management is a critical skill for construction management professionals
- What a construction contract is made up of
- The purpose, styles, and use of construction contracts
- The difference between head-contracts and sub-contracts
- The types, formation, administration, risk and claim management of both head and sub-contracts
- How to effectively manage construction claims and disputes
Requirements:Â
- Basic understanding of engineering and infrastructure projects
- An interest in the construction industry
Welcome to this course designed to teach engineers and construction management professionals the basics of contract management and construction contracts. The course covers all of the fundamentals you’ll need to walk away with a good understanding of construction contracts. The course is broken down into four sections.
Section 1 covers the basics of construction contracts and introduces you to what contracts are, why they are a critical part of the construction industry and the basics of them. Section 2 dives into the detail of what construction contracts contain. In this section we look at all the specific requirements around time, cost, quality, security, and more. We take you through all these concepts in extensive detail. Sections 3 and 4 go through head contracts and sub-contracts respectively. In each of these sections, we cover the types of contracts, contract formation, and administration, risk management as well as claims and disputes.
(Note: The 1st section on the curriculum starts in Section 2)
The course is loaded with practice activities to reinforce your learnings. Every section has a quiz to reinforce your learnings as well as practice activities where you will need to apply the content you’ve learned The course focuses on the perspective of head contractors. These are the large contractors’ governments typically engage to complete major infrastructure projects. The skills and understanding are universal however and can be applied across the construction industry.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned a good understanding of construction contracts.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today!
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction To The Course | |||
| Course Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Take The Course? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Who Am I And Why Should You Bother Listening To Me? | 00:00:00 | ||
| What Is Construction Management? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Why Do Construction Project Fail? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Who Is The Course For | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 1: How Do You Think Contracts Are Used On Engineering Projects? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Introduction To The Construction Contract Management | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Contracts And Engineering | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Parties Involved | 00:00:00 | ||
| Contracts And The Law | 00:00:00 | ||
| Allocating Responsibility | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Formation Of Construction Contracts | 00:00:00 | ||
| Administrating Construction Contracts | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Essential Elements Of A Contract | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 2: Scope And Risk Allocation | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Forms Of Construction Contracts | 00:00:00 | ||
| Construction Claims | 00:00:00 | ||
| Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 1 Quiz | Unlimited | ||
| Section 3 - Contract Components | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Scope Of Works Document | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Scope Of Works | 00:00:00 | ||
| Payment | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 3: Reviewing An Example Payment Claim | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Payment As A Motivator | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Payment Particulars | 00:00:00 | ||
| Security | 00:00:00 | ||
| Quality And Defects | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Quality And Defects | 00:00:00 | ||
| Insurances | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 4: What Types Of Insurances Are Required? | 00:00:00 | ||
| Time | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 5: Time Based Claims | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Acceleration Claim | 00:00:00 | ||
| Default And Termination | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Default And Termination | 00:00:00 | ||
| Penalties And Rewards | 00:00:00 | ||
| Disputes | 00:00:00 | ||
| Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 Quiz | Unlimited | ||
| Section 4 - Head-Contracts | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Forms Of Head-Contract | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 6: Choose The Most Appropriate Form Of Head-Contract | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Changing Forms Of Head-Contract | 00:00:00 | ||
| Head-Contract Formation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Head-Contract Administration | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Head Contract Administration | 00:00:00 | ||
| Head Contract Risk Management | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 7: Managing Head Contract Risk | 00:00:00 | ||
| Claims And Disputes | 00:00:00 | ||
| Contract Close-Out | 00:00:00 | ||
| Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 Quiz | Unlimited | ||
| Section 5 - Sub-Contracts | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Forms Of Sub-Contract | 00:00:00 | ||
| Sub-Contract Formation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 8 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Sub-Contract Formation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4.3 - Sub-Contract Administration | 00:00:00 | ||
| Case Study - Sub-Contact Administration | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment 9 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Sub-Contract Risk Management | 00:00:00 | ||
| Sub-Contract Close-Out | 00:00:00 | ||
| Sub-Contract Costs | 00:00:00 | ||
| Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 Quiz | Unlimited | ||
| Section 6 - Review | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| Review Of Introduction Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Review Of Contract Components Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Review Of Head Contract Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Review Of Sub Contract Section | 00:00:00 | ||
| Conclusion | 00:00:00 | ||
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