UK Construction Contract Law & Dispute Management

Course Category : Governance

A specialised programme developing legal understanding of UK construction contracts with professional mastery of dispute management and resolution mechanisms.
Duration: 5 Days | Level: Advanced.

Starts On

27 - July - 2026

Ends On

31 - July - 2026

Location

United Kingdom (UK) - London

Language

English

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Targeted Audience

  • Construction Project Managers
  • Engineers and Contract Managers
  • Legal Advisors in Engineering Projects
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Managers
  • Claims and Dispute Managers
  • Contractors and Consultants
  • Governance and Compliance Officers

Targeted Skills

  • Understanding UK Construction Contract Law
  • Interpreting Standard Forms (NEC, JCT)
  • Effective Contractual Claims Management
  • Applying Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
  • Legal and Contractual Risk Assessment
  • Negotiation and Dispute Strategy Development

Expected Outcomes

  • Develop advanced understanding of UK construction contract law frameworks.
  • Analyse and apply standard contract provisions effectively.
  • Manage contractual claims professionally.
  • Apply dispute resolution tools efficiently.
  • Reduce legal and contractual risks in projects.
  • Support strategic contractual decision-making.

Training Topics Index

  • Sources of construction law
  • Role of courts and precedents
  • Core legal contract principles
  • Contractual obligations
  • Risk allocation

  • NEC contract characteristics
  • JCT contract structure
  • Comparative analysis
  • Contract selection strategies
  • Change management

  • Types of construction claims
  • Claims submission procedures
  • Evaluation and evidence analysis
  • Time and cost management
  • Claims documentation

  • Causes of disputes
  • Negotiation techniques
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Adjudication processes
  • Litigation procedures

  • Contractual risk analysis
  • Dispute prevention planning
  • Relationship management
  • Negotiation strategy development
  • Case study applications