This course builds a solid foundation in contracts for engineering and construction projects. It starts with what a project is (scope, schedule, budget, risk), then maps project parties and their roles (employer, contractor, consultants, suppliers). You’ll learn key contractual milestones—commencement, completion, extensions of time (EOT), and defects liability period (DLP)—and how to prepare technical & financial offers and advance payment terms. We cover the essential elements of a binding contract (offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, lawful purpose, mutual assent), compare FIDIC vs. ad-hoc contracts, review common contract types (lump sum, unit price, cost plus, T&M, GMP), and explain contract structure: general vs. particular conditions, appendices/annexes/addenda, clauses and sub-clauses, definitions, obligations, and entitlements—with practical drafting tips.
Course Content
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Learning Outcomes
Project basics: scope–time–cost integration and risk considerations.
Project parties and roles, collaboration and contractual interfaces.
Contract timeline: commencement, completion, EOTs, and DLP.
How to assemble technical & financial offers and payment structures.
Legal elements of contracts: offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, purpose, assent.
FIDIC vs. ad-hoc frameworks and when to use each.
Contract types: Lump Sum, Unit Price, Cost Plus, Time & Materials, GMP.
Contracts, procurement, planning, and cost control engineers.
Project managers, consultants, and site/technical office engineers.
Contractors and suppliers involved in construction and infrastructure.
Anyone seeking practical, job-ready knowledge of project contracts.
Instructor
Mohamed Talaat
Experienced Commercial Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Engineering, Agility, Presentation Skills, and Public Speaking. Strong sales professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Building and construction Engineering from Mansoura University.