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Course CM-005
Civil Liability Insurance and Dispute Settlement
Construction and engineering projects involve significant legal, financial, and operational risks. The outline covers Fundamentals of Civil Liability in Construction, Construction Insurance Principles, Claims Management...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 13Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- €1,625Fees from
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13 sessions
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13 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Construction and engineering projects involve significant legal, financial, and operational risks. Disputes arising from delays, defects, contractual breaches, or third-party claims can lead to costly litigation and project disruption. This course provides a practical understanding of civil liability insurance and modern dispute resolution mechanisms in the construction sector. Participants will learn how to manage risk exposure, structure insurance coverage effectively, and resolve disputes efficiently through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation strategies. The course is essential for professionals aiming to protect their organizations from legal and financial liabilities while ensuring smooth project delivery.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand principles of civil liability in construction projects
- Identify types of construction-related insurance coverage
- Interpret insurance policies and claim procedures
- Recognize common causes of construction disputes
- Apply effective dispute prevention strategies
- Understand legal frameworks governing construction liability
- Use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods effectively
- Manage claims, negotiations, and settlement processes
Who should attend
Target audience
- Construction Project Managers
- Contract and Commercial Managers
- Legal Advisors and Claims Specialists
- Engineers and Site Managers
- Insurance and Risk Management Professionals
- Consultants and Developers
Methodology
Learning approach
- The course is delivered through a combination of interactive lectures, real case studies, and scenario-based learning. Participants will analyze real construction dispute cases, review insurance policy structures, and engage in group exercises focused on claim handling and dispute resolution strategies. Practical workshops will simulate negotiation and arbitration processes to strengthen applied understanding.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Fundamentals of Civil Liability in Construction
- Introduction to civil liability concepts
- Duty of care and negligence principles
- Types of liabilities (contractual, tort, statutory)
- Coffee break
- Types of liabilities (contractual, tort, statutory) (continued)
- Roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders
- Overview of construction legal frameworks
Day 2
Construction Insurance Principles
- Introduction to construction insurance systems
- Types of insurance (CAR, liability, professional indemnity, etc.)
- Policy structure, terms, and exclusions
- Coffee break
- Policy structure, terms, and exclusions (continued)
- Insurance requirements in contracts
- Risk transfer mechanisms
Day 3
Claims Management and Risk Handling
- Insurance claims process and documentation
- Loss assessment and adjustment procedures
- Common claim scenarios in construction projects
- Coffee break
- Common claim scenarios in construction projects (continued)
- Preventing and mitigating insurance disputes
- Role of claims consultants and experts
Day 4
Construction Disputes and Resolution Methods
- Common causes of construction disputes
- Introduction to dispute resolution mechanisms
- Negotiation techniques in construction conflicts
- Coffee break
- Negotiation techniques in construction conflicts (continued)
- Mediation and conciliation processes
- Arbitration procedures and frameworks
Day 5
Litigation, Case Studies, and Practical Workshops
- Litigation process in construction disputes
- Comparison: arbitration vs litigation vs ADR
- Case studies of major construction disputes
- Coffee break
- Case studies of major construction disputes (continued)
- Practical dispute resolution simulation exercise
- Best practices for dispute avoidance and contract management
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Civil Liability Insurance and Dispute Settlement (CM-005) cover?
This course covers Construction Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 21 - 25 December 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Construction Project Managers, Contract and Commercial Managers, Legal Advisors and Claims Specialists
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, Rome, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Munich, Geneva, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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