Course Code: PMCM 147
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Arbitration In Construction Contracts
Course Sector:
Project & Contract Management
Course Dates and Locations
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Date
Days
Location
Fees
Enrollment
01
28 Sep - 02 Oct 2025
5 Days
Al Khobar, KSA
$4,250
02
29 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026
5 Days
Dubai, UAE
$4,250
Introduction
Training course introducion / brief

This program is designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of construction contracts and effectively manage disputes through arbitration.

Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to

  •  Understand the fundamentals of construction contracts, including their necessity, formation, and common issues encountered in the construction industry.
  •  Recognize the various methods of dispute avoidance and resolution, with a focus on negotiation techniques and traditional third-party approaches such as litigation, arbitration, and adjudication.
  •  Explore alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation, conciliation, and expert determination, to facilitate efficient resolution.
  • Gain insights into the historical context and legal frameworks surrounding arbitration, including the Federal Arbitration Act and state arbitration codes.
  • Compare arbitration to litigation in terms of costs, risks, and procedural aspects, evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each.
  • Delve into the intricacies of arbitration proceedings, including the selection of arbitrators, navigating arbitration systems and rules, and addressing concerns of project participants.
  • Understand the obligation to arbitrate, incorporating third parties into proceedings, handling discovery issues, and utilizing subject matter experts to address construction-specific challenges.
  • Learn key factors to consider when selecting arbitration panel members for construction disputes, including venue, presenting a strong case, and navigating common construction issues. 

Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most
  •  Project Manager
  •  Business Administrator
  •  Marketing Coordinator
  •  Account Executive
  •  Chief Operating Officer
  •  Operations Manager
  •  Executive Administrative 
  •  Risk Manager
  •  Program Manager
  •  Business Analyst
  •  Quality Control Coordinator
  •  Assistant Manager
  •  Team Leader
  •  Senior Supervisors
  •  Researcher
  •  Entrepreneur
  •  Management Consultant
  •  Public Relations Director
Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes
The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts
  • Why Contracts are Necessary
  • How Contracts are Formed
  • Particular issues with Construction Contracts
Use of Standard Forms
  • FIDIC
  • NEC
  • LOGIC
Differences in bargaining positions
  • Problems with competitive tendering
  • Problems with different industries
  • And different regions/countries
  • Issues with different Legal Systems
  • Some major problem clauses in Construction Contracts
  • Traditional Approaches to Construction Contracts 
Disputes – Avoidance and Resolution
  • How disputes arise
  • Methods to avoid disputes, or deal with them quickly as they arise
  • Negotiation techniques
Traditional third party approaches
  • Courts (litigation)
  • Arbitration
  • Adjudication
Some Alternative Approaches
  • Mediation
  • Conciliation
  • Early Neutral Evaluation
  • Expert determination
  • Dispute Review Boards and similar arrangements
  • Pendulum arbitration

Fundamentals of Arbitration

  •        The Historical Context of Arbitration
  •        Understanding the Federal Arbitration Act and State Arbitration Codes
  •        Common Contractual Clauses and Triggers for Arbitration
  •        Determining the Arbitration Panel: One or Three Arbitrators
  •        Navigating the Various Arbitration Systems and Rules
  •       Comparing Arbitration to Litigation: Costs, Risks, and Appeals

Debating the Cost of Litigation versus Arbitration

  •        Speedy Resolution in Arbitration versus Lengthy Trials in Litigation
  •        Exploring Substantive Law, Rules of Evidence, and the Arbitration Hearing Process
  •        Assessing the Need for Discovery in Arbitration Proceedings
  •        Examining Appellate Rights in Arbitration Cases
  •       Addressing Concerns of Subcontractors, Design Professionals, and Other Project Participants

 

Understanding the Obligation to Arbitrate

  •        Incorporating Third Parties into Arbitration Proceedings
  •        Handling Subpoenas and Other Discovery Issues in Construction Arbitration
  •        Utilizing Subject Matter Experts and Addressing Construction-Specific Challenges

 

Factors to Consider When Selecting Arbitration Panel Members for Construction Disputes

  •        Choosing the Right Venue and Forum for Large Construction Arbitrations
  •        Presenting a Strong Construction Case in Arbitration Proceedings
  •        Navigating Fees, Construction Liens, and Other Common Construction Issues in Arbitration

 

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BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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