An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Delay, Extension of Time and Liquidated Damages
Liquidated Damages and Extensions of Time in Construction Contracts
Course Overview
With the top main cause of dispute being “Parties failing to understand and/or comply with its contractual obligations”, it should be of interest to anyone involved in projects to fully understand the responsibilities, liabilities, and entitlements they have agreed to.
Delay, Extension of Time, and Liquidated Damages training course specifically addresses the management of delays and their effects on projects in the context of responsibilities, liabilities, and entitlements so that if, and when the time comes, you and your teams are much better informed to evaluate and assess their respective positions before deciding on what action to take.
This GLOMACS Delay, Extension of Time, and Liquidated Damages training course will highlight:
- Sources of Delay
- Contractual Terminology for Effective Claims Management
- Liquidated Damages
- Contractual Penalties and Termination
- Legal Construction of Liquidated Damages Clauses
- Application to Sub-Contracts
- Claims and Counterclaims
- Causation and Concurrency
- Delay Analysis
- FIDIC Conditions of Contract
Training Objectives
At the end of this Delay, Extension of Time, and Liquidated Damages training course, you will learn to:
- Formulate liquidated damages contractual clauses
- Assist the contract management team to formulate an effective construction contract
- Analyze delay in construction contracts effectively
- Prepare a time-extension claim and counterclaim
- Understand time and damages related contractual terminology
- Learn to analyze delay and it’s sources
- Learn the causation and concurrency as they relate to claims
- Develop the skills and knowledge to prepare effective claims and counter-claims
Who should Attend?
This GLOMACS Delay, Extension of Time, and Liquidated Damages training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:
- Construction Executives
- Contract Managers
- Project Management Teams
- Project Schedulers, Planners, and Controllers
- Claims Managers and Staff
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction to Time and Damages in Contracts
- General Overview
- Legal Developments
- Contractual Developments
- Problems with Terminology
- Conditions and Warranties
- Termination
- Time for Performance
- Time of the Essence
DAY 2: Liquidated Damages and Penalties
- Penalties – General Introduction
- Liquidated Damages
- Liquidated Damages and Penalties distinguished
- Pre-Estimates of Damage
- Particular Aspects of Penalty Clauses
- Evidential Matters
- Bonus Clauses
- Site Occupation Charges
DAY 3: Recovery of Liquidated Damages
- When do liquidated damages become payable?
- Meaning of Completion
- Certificates and Conditions Precedent
- Methods of Recovery
- Time limits on Recovery
- Interest on Repayment
- Withholding Notices
- Decisions of Adjudicators
DAY 4: Defenses / Challenges to Liquidated Damages
- Extension of Time Due
- Completion achieved earlier than certified
- Certificates not valid
- Conditions precedent not observed
- No date for commencement
- Prevention
- Penalties
- Provisions void for Uncertainty
DAY 5: Extensions of Time
- Purposes of Extension Provisions
- Notices, Applications, and Assessments
- Time for granting Extensions
- Application to Claims
- Proof of Entitlement
- Global Claims
- The liability of Certifiers
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
Providers and Associations
Sessions in Saudi Arabia locations
Sessions in international locations
Online Sessions
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