Disputes are almost inevitable on complex construction projects, and how they are handled through Construction Arbitration and related processes can make the difference between a costly, protracted conflict and a fair, efficient resolution. This training course gives participants a complete, practical grounding in construction dispute resolution, connecting legal and technical principles directly to real disputes arising on construction and infrastructure projects.

Participants will strengthen their understanding of adjudication as a fast-track route to resolving disputes during ongoing works, and will build practical competency in mediation techniques that support negotiated settlements between parties. The course places strong emphasis on preparing credible expert reports, and develops sound skills in applying FIDIC contract principles to manage and resolve legal disputes across international and domestic construction projects.

This program is delivered by The British Academy for Training and Development through its Construction Arbitration, Dispute Resolution and Expert Witness Practice Training Course, designed to build well-rounded, practical dispute resolution capability for engineers, contract professionals, and expert witnesses.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Apply core principles of Construction Arbitration to resolve construction disputes
• Understand the adjudication process and its role in ongoing project disputes
• Apply mediation techniques to support negotiated dispute resolution
• Prepare clear, credible expert reports for arbitration and litigation
• Apply FIDIC contract principles relevant to dispute resolution
• Manage legal disputes through appropriate resolution mechanisms
• Apply relevant standards and best practices to construction dispute resolution and expert witness work

Target Group

• Civil and construction engineers involved in contract and claims management
• Contract administrators and quantity surveyors handling disputes
• Legal and construction professionals supporting arbitration and adjudication
• Engineers and consultants acting or preparing to act as expert witnesses
• Professionals advancing their expertise in Construction Arbitration and dispute resolution

Foundations of Construction Dispute Resolution

• The role of Construction Arbitration in the construction dispute landscape
• Overview of available dispute resolution mechanisms
• Linking contract structure to dispute resolution outcomes

Adjudication

• Principles and process of adjudication in construction contracts
• Preparing and responding to adjudication referrals
• Managing timelines and evidence in adjudication

Mediation

• Principles and techniques of mediation in construction disputes
• Preparing for and participating effectively in mediation
• Achieving negotiated settlements through mediation

Expert Witness Practice

• Role and responsibilities of the expert witness
• Preparing and presenting credible expert reports
• Standards of independence and conduct in expert witness work

FIDIC and Contractual Frameworks

• Key FIDIC clauses relevant to disputes and claims
• Applying FIDIC principles in arbitration and adjudication
• Comparing FIDIC with other common contractual frameworks

Managing Legal Disputes

• Strategies for managing legal disputes from claim to resolution
• Coordinating technical, contractual, and legal input
• Practical measures to reduce dispute risk on future projects

Practical Application

• Case studies in Construction Arbitration and dispute resolution
• Common dispute resolution challenges and practical solutions
• Lessons learned from real construction dispute cases