The Certified Construction Contracts Law and Management Training Course by Oxford Training Centre is designed for professionals engaged in the complex legal, operational, and administrative aspects of construction projects. This advanced course delivers the core competencies needed to interpret, manage, and enforce construction-related agreements across diverse project environments.
Covering the entire contract lifecycle—from tendering to claims and dispute resolution—the programme focuses on contract formation, execution, variation, and closure within the construction industry. Participants will examine key legal frameworks, including standard contract forms such as FIDIC, EPC, and bespoke construction contracts, while analysing critical clauses that affect performance and risk.
Learners will gain strategic and legal insights into tender documentation, contract obligations, change management, payment mechanisms, liability, and claims management. The course also includes in-depth coverage of dispute resolution approaches such as arbitration, adjudication, and mediation.
Structured within the broader framework of high-level Legal Contracts and Procurement Training Courses, this programme supports professionals in mitigating legal risks, managing contractual obligations, and navigating legal procedures in construction projects with precision and legal integrity.
Objectives
- Understand legal concepts underpinning modern construction contracts and project delivery
- Gain competence in contract administration, claims handling, and legal documentation
- Develop proficiency in identifying legal risks, breach triggers, and remedies in construction settings
- Strengthen capabilities in tender evaluation and contract negotiation
- Enhance understanding of standard construction contract structures (EPC, FIDIC, JCT)
- Apply legal and managerial tools to control scope, cost, and time-related contract risks
- Examine dispute resolution routes and their application to construction disputes
- Align legal compliance with practical execution in large-scale projects
Target Audience
- Construction managers and project directors
- Contract administrators and procurement professionals
- Legal counsel and compliance officers working on construction projects
- Engineers and quantity surveyors involved in commercial and contract roles
- Professionals seeking a construction contract management certification
- Developers, contractors, and infrastructure advisors
- Officers involved in construction claims and dispute resolution
- Individuals aiming to earn a Certificate in Construction Contracts Law
How Will Attendees Benefit?
- Gain advanced understanding of construction contract law training principles
- Improve decision-making in tendering, contract formation, and administration
- Learn to manage EPC, FIDIC, and custom contracts with confidence
- Strengthen risk assessment skills and legal clause interpretation
- Address issues such as delays, extensions, and variations using contract remedies
- Build expertise in managing construction contract obligations effectively
- Gain tools to resolve claims and disputes while preserving legal integrity
- Support contract compliance through clear understanding of contractual duties
Course Content
Module 1: Legal Foundations of Construction Contracting
- Introduction to construction law and its relevance in project execution
- Key contract law principles applied to the construction sector
- Legal responsibilities of parties under construction agreements
Module 2: Contract Formation and Tendering Procedures
- Legal aspects of bid documentation and tender evaluation
- Offer and acceptance in tendering processes
- Tender irregularities and legal consequences
Module 3: Construction Contract Structures and Standard Forms
- FIDIC, EPC, JCT, and NEC3/NEC4 standard contract forms
- Choosing the right contract structure for project risk profiles
- Contract clauses comparison across forms
Module 4: Managing Construction Contract Obligations
- Performance duties of contractors, consultants, and clients
- Handling change orders, variations, and scope creep
- Legal triggers for delays, liquidated damages, and time extensions
Module 5: Contract Administration and Legal Compliance
- Monitoring contract compliance across construction phases
- Record keeping, notices, and document control
- Legal audits and periodic reviews of contractual performance
Module 6: Construction Claims and Dispute Resolution
- Identifying, preparing, and responding to claims
- Role of notices, documentation, and contemporaneous records
- Dispute resolution: adjudication, arbitration, and litigation
Module 7: Contractual Risk and Liability Management
- Allocating risks through indemnity, insurance, and limitation clauses
- Legal risk mapping for project stakeholders
- Contractual approaches to managing third-party risks
Module 8: Legal Documentation and Communication
- Drafting correspondence, notices, and formal responses
- Handling ambiguities, inconsistencies, and omissions
- Managing legal documentation throughout contract lifecycle
Module 9: Managing Breach and Remedies
- Legal grounds for termination and associated procedures
- Breach classifications and enforcement options
- Damages, specific performance, and restitution in construction
Module 10: Case Studies and Contract Management Best Practices
- Real-world analysis of construction contract administration courses
- Lessons from failed and successful project contracts
- Legal review techniques and continuous contract performance improvement