Course

[4 Nov 25] Construction Project Management - Loss & Expense, Variations Management, Planning

OVERVIEW    

With ongoing infrastructure growth, including large-scale projects like the Jurong Lake District and the upcoming Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high-speed rail, effective contract management and project delivery are more important than ever.

The course covers key skills in managing loss and expense claims, handling project variations, and understanding the roles and responsibilities of superintendents. Participants will also explore best practices in programme management, ensuring more efficient project delivery.

Additionally, the course introduces delay analysis techniques to assess and mitigate project delays, empowering professionals to navigate complex challenges. By engaging in real-world examples and discussions, attendees will leave with actionable insights to manage and deliver successful construction projects.

TOPICS COVERED

• Effective management of loss and expense claims
• Strategies for handling project variations and minimizing disputes
• Roles and responsibilities of the superintendent in contract administration
• Optimizing project schedules with best practices in programme management
• Techniques for delay analysis and handling extensions of time
• Managing stakeholder relationships to ensure project alignment and success
• Approaches for resolving complex project management and contractual challenges
• Real-world case studies to apply practical knowledge in construction projects 

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

• Understand and manage loss and expense claims, including identifying, documenting, and substantiating them effectively while applying common calculation formulas.
• Understand variations, including the definition, valuation, and record-keeping requirements, and ensure compliance with contractual procedures to minimize disputes.
• Learn the role and responsibilities of the superintendent, focusing on impartiality, contract administration, and their influence on project outcomes.
• Master the principles of programme management, including planning, tracking, and controlling project schedules to enhance delivery efficiency.
• Acquire foundational knowledge of delay analysis, including methods to identify delays, assess impacts, and prepare claims for extensions of time.
• Build confidence in addressing complex contractual and project management challenges with proactive strategies for resolution.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Property Developers
• Construction Project Managers
• Contract Managers
• Construction Professionals (Engineers, Site Managers)
• Real Estate Investors
• Consultants and Advisors in Project Management

CPD POINTS

3 CPD POINTS (BOA-SIA)

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER

Mr Maximilian Benz

Maximilian Benz is a Chartered Quantity SurveyorMaximilian Benz, a multiple Who’s Who Legal-recognized quantum expert witness and Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, has extensive experience in the building and construction industry across the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania. With a focus on expert witness and advisory matters over the past nine years, he has been appointed in international arbitration proceedings. Maximilian's expertise spans iconic global projects across sectors such as leisure, power, utilities, commercial, rail, oil and gas, and aerospace, ranging from office fit-outs to multibillion-dollar airport developments.

Maximilian provides expert witness and advisory services, conducting quantum analysis, estimating damages, assessing change, disruption, prolongation, and employer claims. He is proficient with contract forms like FIDIC, NEC, JCT, and PSSCOC, offering commercial, contractual, and tendering advice throughout project lifecycles. Maximilian’s diverse geographical experience spans Australia, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, among other countries.

Terms & Conditions

Request for withdrawal must be made in writing. We encourage particpants to nominate a replacement for the session. Refund requests are subject to approval on the following conditions: 

• Requests sent in at least 2 weeks before commencement: 50% of course fee refunded.
• Requests sent in less than 2 weeks before commencement: No refund, full course fee payable.

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