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Introduction
Course overview
Delays are common on construction and engineering projects, and disputes over responsibility can be costly. Understanding delay analysis and extension of time claims is essential for owners and contractors.
This Aractech course covers causes of delay, contractual provisions, critical path and programme analysis, delay analysis methods, concurrent delay, extension of time claims, prolongation costs and claim presentation. Participants analyse delay scenarios.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Identify causes and types of delay
- Understand contractual time provisions
- Use programmes and critical path analysis
- Apply recognised delay analysis methods
- Address concurrent delay
- Prepare and evaluate extension of time claims
Who should attend
Target audience
- Planners and schedulers
- Contract and claims managers
- Project managers
- Quantity surveyors
- Engineers
- Legal advisers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical presentations
- Delay analysis exercises
- Case studies
- Claim preparation workshop
- Group discussions
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
Delay Fundamentals
- Types of delay
- Causes
- Contract provisions
- Coffee break
- Contract provisions (continued)
- Records
- Exercise: Delay identification
Day 2
Programmes and Critical Path
- Baseline programmes
- Critical path
- Float
- Coffee break
- Float (continued)
- Updates
- Lab: Critical path analysis
Day 3
Delay Analysis Methods
- As-planned versus as-built
- Time impact analysis
- Windows analysis
- Coffee break
- Windows analysis (continued)
- Method selection
- Workshop: Delay analysis
Day 4
Concurrent Delay and Costs
- Concurrent delay
- Prolongation costs
- Disruption
- Coffee break
- Disruption (continued)
- Mitigation
- Case study: Delay dispute
Day 5
Claims
- Claim structure
- Evidence
- Presentation
- Coffee break
- Presentation (continued)
- Evaluation
- Capstone: Extension of time claim
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Delay Analysis and Extension of Time Claims (CON-003) cover?
This course covers Contracts 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 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Planners and schedulers, Contract and claims managers, 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 Rome, Istanbul, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London, Munich, Amsterdam.
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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