Contract and Procurement Strategy in the Built Environment

Knowledge and Undestanding Contract and Procurement Strategy and its Application in Real Life Projects

What you'll learn
- Core Principles of Contract and Procurement Strategy
- Understanding & Applying Contract Strategy
- Common Contract Types
- Advantages and disadvantages of contract types
- Consultant’s Role in Contract Administration
- Project Records & Documentation

Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of construction/project management (undergraduate-level or industry experience). Ideally, learners should be students in construction management, quantity surveying, or civil engineering, or professionals (engineers, architects, consultants, project managers, and contractors) seeking deeper understanding of contract and procurement strategy.
- Comfort with case study learning and applying theory to practice
- Some exposure to procurement processes in the built environment.

Description
Master Contract & Procurement Strategy in Built Environment

With real-world insights from global projects

Learn how to select the right procurement path, allocate risks effectively, and apply standard forms of contract such asFIDIC, JCT, and NEC. Designed for engineers, architects, consultants, and project managers aiming to reduce disputes and deliver projects successfully.

About this Course

By enrolling in this course, you will gain a clear understanding ofcontract and procurement strategies in construction projects, covering both theory and practice. The course is structured to guide you step by step through the decision-making process of selecting procurement approaches such asTraditional, Design & Build, EPC/Turnkey, and Management contracts.

You will also learn how procurement strategyallocates riskand how this allocation is reflected and enforced throughstandard contract formsincludingFIDIC, JCT, and NEC.

We emphasize theroles of the Engineer, Consultant, and Architectin contract administration—how they issue instructions, certify works, and ensure compliance—and highlight the importance ofproject records and documentationin avoiding disputes and supporting claims.

Through practical examples and case studies, you will explore tendering options, consultant roles, and the impact of contract strategy ondispute avoidance and claims management.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Differentiate between major procurement strategies.

Match project needs with appropriate contract forms.

Understand howrisk allocation influences contract success.

Apply professional judgment inadvising clients on procurement decisions.

Recognize thekey functions of the Engineer, Consultant, and Architectunder contract.

Apply best practices inrecord-keeping and project documentationfor contract compliance and dispute resolution.

What You’ll Learn

Understand theprinciples of procurement strategyin construction and project management.

Compare different contract types:lump sum, remeasured, design & build, turnkey, management contracting, and cost reimbursable.

Identify howrisk, cost, and time are allocatedunder each contract strategy.

Explorestandard forms of contractsuch as FIDIC, JCT, and NEC with practical case applications.

Learn how procurement choices influencetendering methods and contract documentation.

Evaluate the pros and cons ofcompetitive tendering, negotiated procurement, and package contracting.

Understand theroles of the Engineer, Consultant, and Architectin contract administration.

Develop skills inmaintaining accurate project records, site instructions, correspondence, and claims documentation.

Gain tools toavoid disputes and claimsthrough better contract strategy selection.

Develop confidence toadvise clients and stakeholderson the most suitable procurement approach for project success.

Who this course is for

Quantity Surveyors

Civil & Construction Engineers

Project Managers

Architects & Design Consultants

Contract Administrators, & Claims Specialists

Students in Building Construction, Management & Law

Who this course is for:
- Engineers across all disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Environmental, etc.) who are involved in construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects and want to strengthen their knowledge of contract and procurement strategies.
- Quantity Surveyors, Architects, contractors and Consultant Engineers seeking practical insights into contract administration and project documentation.
- MBA and Postgraduate Students in Construction, Project Management, or related fields who want structured learning with real-world applications.
- Early- to Mid-Career Professionals in the construction, engineering, and real estate sectors who want to enhance their decision-making skills on contracts and risk allocation.
- Aspiring Academics and Trainers in the built environment and engineering management disciplines looking to integrate contract strategy and project management practices into teaching.
- Professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of contract and procurement strategy.
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