Description

The construction industry is a complex operation. It involves a variety of stakeholders with a variety of competing interests. As a result of this, claims may arise. You cannot prevent claims, but you can prevent them from turning into disputes. This is what this workshop will assist you to do.

Workshop Description

This practical one-day workshop introduces the participants to the concepts, principles, and application of claim management for construction projects. It starts with an Introduction to claim management and types and sources/causes of construction claims and how to best handle them. The second half of the day provides some tools and techniques that will aid participants in claim analysis, review, and evaluation. Participants will be given opportunities to apply the tools and techniques learned to an actual construction claim.

How would you benefit from attending this workshop?

Through participating in this workshop, you will be able to:

Describe different types of claims and claim sources.

Differentiate causes of claims and how to prevent them.

Explain practical guidelines for prevention and avoidance of claims.

Demonstrate different ways to conduct claim analysis, review, and evaluation.

Choose the best claim resolution approach.

Use practical alternatives and solutions for claims prevention.

Apply claim prevention techniques.

Workshop format and methodology 

This one-day workshop is delivered live online using the Zoom platform

The workshop is delivered through lectures, class discussions, individual and group case studies, and exercises.

Computer System Requirement:

• Desktop/laptop is required. Dual monitors are recommended. No phones, please.
• A microphone, speaker, and webcam are required.
• A high-speed internet connection is recommended.

The workshop instructor

He has 40+ years of PM practical experience covering a wide range of Project Management and technical areas, including 30 years with Public Works and Government Services Canada, where he led and oversaw the training of 150 Project Managers.

Dr. Fahmy's enthusiasm for teaching makes his workshop a highly informative, interactive, and entertaining experience. He is one of Alberta’s most in-demand construction educators. He has taught workshops (including workshops at the graduate level) for NAIT, the University of Calgary, and the University of Alberta; and he is a retired Global Registered Educational Provider. He is also an Authorized Training Partner (ATP)  with the Project Management Institute (PMI).