Resolving Contractual Claims and Disputes - Dubai - 2nd Run

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.

Who should attend?

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.

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