Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Contract administration on construction projects involves notices, payments, variations, programme updates and claims that must be handled correctly to protect parties' rights.
This Aractech course covers contract documents, roles, communication and notices, programme administration, payment and certification, variations, claims, defects and completion. Participants practise administration tasks using realistic scenarios.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand construction contract documents and roles
- Manage communication and notices
- Administer programmes and progress
- Process payments and certificates
- Manage variations and claims
- Administer completion and defects
Who should attend
Target audience
- Contract administrators
- Quantity surveyors
- Project managers
- Site engineers
- Clients' representatives
- Contractors' commercial staff
Methodology
Learning approach
- Scenario exercises
- Notice drafting
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Reviews
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
Contract Documents and Roles
- Contract documents
- Roles
- Responsibilities
- Coffee break
- Responsibilities (continued)
- Communication
- Exercise: Document review
Day 2
Notices and Programme
- Notice requirements
- Programme submission
- Progress
- Coffee break
- Progress (continued)
- Delays
- Workshop: Notice drafting
Day 3
Payments
- Valuations
- Certificates
- Retentions
- Coffee break
- Retentions (continued)
- Payment disputes
- Exercise: Payment certificate
Day 4
Variations and Claims
- Variation instructions
- Valuation
- Claims
- Coffee break
- Claims (continued)
- Records
- Case study: Claim administration
Day 5
Completion
- Practical completion
- Defects
- Coffee break
- Defects (continued)
- Final accounts
- Close-out
- Capstone: Administration scenario
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Construction Contract Administration (CM-027) 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 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Contract administrators, Quantity surveyors, Project managers
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 Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London, Munich.
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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