Construction Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication (CM-050) Training Course

Construction Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication

Construction disputes consume time, money and relationships. Many could be avoided altogether through clear contracts, good records, early warning and constructive…

5 daysClassroom or online

49Upcoming dates

12Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Introduction

Construction disputes consume time, money and relationships. Many could be avoided altogether through clear contracts, good records, early warning and constructive dialogue, and those that do arise are often best resolved quickly through adjudication or dispute boards rather than lengthy arbitration or litigation.

This Construction Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication training course explains how to prevent disputes and how to resolve them efficiently when they occur. Participants learn about common causes of construction disputes, contract administration practices that reduce conflict, early warning and change management, negotiation and mediation, dispute boards, and the adjudication process from referral to decision and enforcement.

The course is practical and balanced, addressing the perspectives of employers, contractors, subcontractors and consultants.

Course Objectives

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

Identify the common causes of construction disputes
Apply contract administration practices that prevent disputes
Use early warning, notices and change procedures effectively
Maintain records that support fair and fast resolution
Negotiate and mediate commercial disagreements constructively
Explain the role and operation of dispute boards
Prepare for and participate in adjudication
Choose the most suitable resolution route for a dispute

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

Commercial and contracts managers
Quantity surveyors
Project managers and project directors
Employer representatives and engineers
Claims and dispute consultants
In-house legal advisers in construction

Training Methodology

The course uses case studies, sample notices and correspondence, and a simulated adjudication. Participants analyse the causes of disputes, draft notices, practise negotiation, prepare a referral and response, and observe how adjudicators reach decisions. Discussion compares resolution methods across jurisdictions.

Target Competencies

Dispute cause analysis
Preventive contract administration
Notice and record management
Commercial negotiation
Adjudication preparation
Resolution route selection

Course outline

1Day One: Why Construction Disputes Arise

The cost and impact of construction disputes
Common causes: design change, delay, payment and defects
Contract ambiguity and unclear risk allocation
Behaviours and relationships that escalate conflict
Trends in construction disputes internationally
Early signs that a dispute is developing
Exercise: analysing the causes of a case study dispute

2Day Two: Dispute Avoidance through Contract Administration

Understanding notice and time bar provisions
Early warning and risk reduction meetings
Managing variations and compensation events promptly
Payment applications, assessments and certification
Keeping contemporary records and correspondence
Collaborative working and partnering behaviours
Workshop: drafting clear contractual notices

3Day Three: Negotiation, Mediation and Dispute Boards

Interest-based negotiation for commercial disputes
Preparing a negotiation strategy and settlement range
Mediation process and the mediator's role
Standing and ad hoc dispute boards
Dispute board site visits and informal opinions
Settlement agreements and their wording
Role play: negotiating a commercial settlement

4Day Four: Adjudication Process

Statutory and contractual adjudication in overview
Notice of adjudication and referral documents
Appointment and jurisdiction of the adjudicator
Preparing the response and supporting evidence
Timetables, meetings and further submissions
Decisions, reasons and enforcement
Simulation: preparing a referral and response

5Day Five: Choosing Resolution Routes and Learning Lessons

Comparing adjudication, arbitration and litigation
Cost, time and confidentiality considerations
Expert witnesses and their role in disputes
Managing relationships during and after disputes
Capturing lessons to avoid future disputes
Dispute management policies for organisations
Personal action plan for dispute avoidance

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Construction Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Construction Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication course?

The next public date is 7 - 11 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 49 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Frankfurt, London, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Madrid, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Cape Town.

Can I take Construction Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication 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 £2,250 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.

Construction Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication

Course overview

Introduction

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Training Methodology

Target Competencies

Course outline

Dates and fees

Frequently asked questions

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