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Construction and Engineering Contract Management

Prepare project managers and quantity surveyors to administer FIDIC and JBCC contracts through the full project lifecycle. Covers variation orders, extension of time claims, retention, penalties and practical completion certificates common on South African infrastructure and building projects. Delegates work through a realistic project case study to practise claims administration and dispute avoidance.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the structure and key clauses of FIDIC and JBCC contracts.
  • Administer variation orders and extension of time claims correctly.
  • Calculate retention, penalties and interim payment certificates accurately.
  • Identify practical completion requirements and defects liability obligations.
  • Manage contractor and subcontractor disputes before they escalate to arbitration.
  • Apply lessons from a realistic project case study to live contracts.

Course outline

  1. 01FIDIC and JBCC Contract Structures
  2. 02Variation Orders in Practice
  3. 03Extension of Time Claims
  4. 04Retention, Penalties and Payments
  5. 05Practical Completion Certificates
  6. 06Defects Liability Obligations
  7. 07Managing Contractor Disputes
  8. 08Project Case Study Workshop

Who should attend

This course is designed for project managers, quantity surveyors, contract administrators and engineers working on construction and infrastructure projects.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Kampala5US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Pretoria5R18,000
7 to 11 Sep 2026Cape Town5R18,000
21 to 25 Sep 2026Online5US$900
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Cairo5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026Kigali5US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000
16 to 20 Nov 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Dubai5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Lagos5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Harare5US$1,800

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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