Professional training course · CM-005
Civil Liability Insurance and Dispute Settlement
Construction and engineering projects involve significant legal, financial, and operational risks. Disputes arising from delays, defects, contractual breaches, or…
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 13Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- £2,850Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Construction and engineering projects involve significant legal, financial, and operational risks. Disputes arising from delays, defects, contractual breaches, or third-party claims can lead to costly litigation and project disruption. This course provides a practical understanding of civil liability insurance and modern dispute resolution mechanisms in the construction sector. Participants will learn how to manage risk exposure, structure insurance coverage effectively, and resolve disputes efficiently through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation strategies. The course is essential for professionals aiming to protect their organizations from legal and financial liabilities while ensuring smooth project delivery.
Course Methodology
The course is delivered through a combination of interactive lectures, real case studies, and scenario-based learning. Participants will analyze real construction dispute cases, review insurance policy structures, and engage in group exercises focused on claim handling and dispute resolution strategies. Practical workshops will simulate negotiation and arbitration processes to strengthen applied understanding.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand principles of civil liability in construction projects
- Identify types of construction-related insurance coverage
- Interpret insurance policies and claim procedures
- Recognize common causes of construction disputes
- Apply effective dispute prevention strategies
- Understand legal frameworks governing construction liability
- Use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods effectively
- Manage claims, negotiations, and settlement processes
Target Audience
- Construction Project Managers
- Contract and Commercial Managers
- Legal Advisors and Claims Specialists
- Engineers and Site Managers
- Insurance and Risk Management Professionals
- Consultants and Developers
Target Competencies
- Legal and contractual awareness in construction
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Insurance policy analysis and claim handling
- Negotiation and dispute resolution skills
- Critical thinking in contract administration
- Stakeholder communication and conflict management
- Decision-making under legal and financial constraints
Course outline
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1Day 1: Fundamentals of Civil Liability in Construction
- Introduction to civil liability concepts
- Duty of care and negligence principles
- Types of liabilities (contractual, tort, statutory)
- Roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders
- Overview of construction legal frameworks
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2Day 2: Construction Insurance Principles
- Introduction to construction insurance systems
- Types of insurance (CAR, liability, professional indemnity, etc.)
- Policy structure, terms, and exclusions
- Insurance requirements in contracts
- Risk transfer mechanisms
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3Day 3: Claims Management and Risk Handling
- Insurance claims process and documentation
- Loss assessment and adjustment procedures
- Common claim scenarios in construction projects
- Preventing and mitigating insurance disputes
- Role of claims consultants and experts
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4Day 4: Construction Disputes and Resolution Methods
- Common causes of construction disputes
- Introduction to dispute resolution mechanisms
- Negotiation techniques in construction conflicts
- Mediation and conciliation processes
- Arbitration procedures and frameworks
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5Day 5: Litigation, Case Studies, and Practical Workshops
- Litigation process in construction disputes
- Comparison: arbitration vs litigation vs ADR
- Case studies of major construction disputes
- Practical dispute resolution simulation exercise
- Best practices for dispute avoidance and contract management
Schedule
Dates and fees
13 upcoming dates in 8 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.
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Join the class in real time from your office or home: live sessions with the trainer, group discussion, course materials and a certificate of completion. Joining details are emailed before the course starts.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Civil Liability Insurance and Dispute Settlement course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Civil Liability Insurance and Dispute Settlement course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Rome, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Munich, Geneva, Cape Town.
Can I take Civil Liability Insurance and Dispute Settlement online?
Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,850 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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