Contract Management and Dispute Resolution Programme

Tailored for consultants, clients, and contractors, this two-day training programme covers key topics, including risk allocation, contract administration, and dispute resolution, with a special emphasis on the role of Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Boards (DAABs).

Delegates will gain a Certificate in Contract Management and Dispute Resolution (Abu Dhabi) upon successfully completing the course and assessment.

What you will learn

• Contract essentials: Analyse and comprehend the essential elements of the Abu Dhabi General Conditions of Contract, with a focus on dispute resolution clauses and mandatory DAABs.
• Contract administration: Understand the key responsibilities of the contract administrator, ensuring successful outcomes from the perspectives of the consultant, client, and contractor.
• Risk management: Learn about risk allocation and effective management of risks under the new contract terms.
• Dispute resolution: Study the dispute resolution processes outlined in the new contract, focusing on the constitution and administration of DAABs.

Course format

This two-day, face-to-face programme in Abu Dhabi provides both practical and theoretical insights into contract management and dispute resolution.

• Day 1: Practical administration of contracts, focusing on core responsibilities and processes for effective contract delivery.
• Day 2: Exploring the financial implications of contract management and the dispute resolution mechanisms, with an emphasis on DAABs.

Assessment is conducted through an online multiple-choice test (MCT). Successful completion of the course will earn delegates a certificate in contract management and dispute resolution.

Key dates and times

Date TBC - 9:00 - 17:00 GST

Practical contract administration

Date TBC - 9:00 - 17:00 GST

Financial implications and dispute resolution

Learning outcomes

• Understand contract essentials: study the key elements of the Abu Dhabi General Conditions of Contract, focusing on legal and administrative aspects essential for contract management.
• Effective risk management: Learn how to allocate and manage risks under new contract terms to prevent disputes.
• Dispute resolution processes: Gain knowledge of the dispute resolution mechanisms within the contract, including the constitution and management of DAABs.
• Practical contract administration: Understand the role of the contract administrator, including financial and operational responsibilities for successful project delivery.

For your business

Interested in this course for your employees? Request a callback from our dedicated training support team by emailing drseducation@rics.org.