This comprehensive course provides professionals with the essential skills to effectively manage project delays and assess claims in complex project environments. Participants will learn systematic approaches to identify, analyze, and mitigate delays while understanding the contractual and legal implications of project disruptions. The curriculum covers both proactive delay prevention strategies and reactive claim assessment techniques, equipping learners with practical tools for real-world scenarios. Through case studies and industry best practices, attendees will develop the expertise needed to navigate challenging project situations and protect organizational interests.
Mastering Project Delay Management and Claim Assessment
Project and Program Management
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
- Develop comprehensive understanding of project delay types and their impacts
- Master techniques for delay analysis and quantification
- Learn effective claim preparation and assessment methodologies
- Understand contractual provisions related to delays and extensions of time
- Develop skills in delay mitigation and prevention strategies
- Learn forensic schedule analysis techniques
- Master the art of negotiation and dispute resolution for delay claims
- Understand legal and regulatory frameworks governing project claims
Target Audience
- Project Managers
- Contract Administrators
- Claims Consultants
- Construction Managers
- Project Schedulers
- Legal Professionals in construction
- Quantity Surveyors
- Project Controls Specialists
Methodology
- Case Studies of Major Project Claims
- Group Workshops on Delay Analysis
- Individual Exercises on Claim Preparation
- Role-playing Negotiation Scenarios
- Interactive Discussions on Contract Clauses
- Real-world Project Scenarios
Personal Impact
- Enhanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Improved negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
- Increased professional credibility in claim management
- Better understanding of legal and contractual frameworks
- Enhanced decision-making capabilities under pressure
- Career advancement opportunities in project controls
Organizational Impact
- Reduced project disputes and litigation costs
- Improved project schedule adherence
- Enhanced contract compliance and risk management
- Better financial control and cost predictability
- Improved stakeholder relationships
- Increased project success rates
Course Outline
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Project Delays
Understanding Delay Types- Excusable vs Non-Excusable Delays
- Compensable vs Non-Compensable Delays
- Critical vs Non-Critical Delays
- Concurrent Delay Analysis
- Daily Reporting Requirements
- Delay Notice Procedures
- Contemporaneous Record Keeping
Unit 2: Delay Analysis Methodologies
Schedule Analysis Techniques- As-Planned vs As-Built Analysis
- Impacted As-Planned Methodology
- Time Impact Analysis
- Collapsed As-Built Analysis
Unit 3: Claim Preparation and Assessment
Claim Development- Claim Notice Requirements
- Supporting Documentation
- Quantification of Damages
- Evaluation of Claim Merits
- Liability and Entitlement Analysis
- Damage Calculation Methods
Unit 4: Contractual Provisions
Contract Clauses- Extension of Time Clauses
- Liquidated Damages Provisions
- Variation and Change Orders
- Force Majeure Clauses
- Consequential Damage Limitations
Unit 5: Dispute Resolution
Negotiation Strategies- Positional vs Interest-Based Negotiation
- Claim Settlement Techniques
- Mediation Processes
- Arbitration Procedures
- Adjudication Methods
Unit 6: Preventive Measures
Proactive Delay Management- Early Warning Systems
- Risk Management Planning
- Schedule Quality Assessment
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