Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Main contractors depend on subcontractors for much of the work on projects. Effective subcontract management controls cost, quality, schedule and safety while managing back-to-back risk.
This Aractech course covers subcontract strategy, selection, back-to-back terms, subcontract documents, mobilisation, coordination, payments and retentions, variations and claims, performance and close-out. Participants manage subcontract scenarios.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Develop subcontracting strategies
- Select and appoint subcontractors
- Align back-to-back terms with main contracts
- Coordinate and manage subcontractor performance
- Manage payments, variations and claims
- Close out subcontracts
Who should attend
Target audience
- Commercial and contract managers
- Project managers
- Quantity surveyors
- Procurement staff in contracting firms
- Site managers
- Subcontractors
Methodology
Learning approach
- Case studies
- Contract review exercises
- Scenario workshops
- Group discussions
- Planning
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
Subcontracting Strategy
- Why subcontract
- Packaging
- Risk
- Coffee break
- Risk (continued)
- Market
- Exercise: Package plan
Day 2
Selection and Terms
- Tendering
- Evaluation
- Back-to-back terms
- Coffee break
- Back-to-back terms (continued)
- Subcontract forms
- Workshop: Terms review
Day 3
Mobilisation and Coordination
- Mobilisation
- Interfaces
- Programme
- Coffee break
- Programme (continued)
- Safety
- Exercise: Coordination plan
Day 4
Payments and Changes
- Payments and retentions
- Variations
- Claims
- Coffee break
- Claims (continued)
- Disputes
- Case study: Subcontract dispute
Day 5
Performance and Close-Out
- Performance management
- Defects
- Final accounts
- Coffee break
- Final accounts (continued)
- Evaluation
- Capstone: Subcontract management plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Subcontract Management (CON-012) 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 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Commercial and contract managers, Project managers, Quantity surveyors
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 Istanbul, Vienna, 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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