Collaborative Contracting in Construction

Course Introduction

The building and construction industry is evolving, with greater emphasis placed on collaboration to achieve successful project delivery. Traditional contracting models often result in misaligned objectives, communication breakdowns, and increased disputes. In contrast, collaborative contracting fosters a culture of trust, shared goals, and integrated project delivery. This course is designed to equip construction professionals with the practical knowledge and tools needed to implement collaborative contracting approaches, including the use of frameworks such as PSSCOC and NEC4. Participants will explore how to align project objectives, manage risks effectively, and resolve conflicts in a cooperative manner.

 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand the principles and advantages of collaborative contracting in construction projects.

  • Gain insights into collaborative frameworks including PSSCOC and NEC4.

  • Develop practical strategies for building trust and aligning objectives across stakeholders.

  • Learn techniques for conflict resolution and collaborative dispute management.

  • Analyse real-world applications and outcomes of collaborative contracting in the built environment

 

Target Audience

This course is ideal for professionals involved in contract management and project delivery in the construction sector, including:

  • Project Directors and Project Managers

  • Contract Administrators

  • Construction Engineers and Consultants

  • Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals

 

Course Benefits

Participants will benefit from:

  • Improved project outcomes through the adoption of collaborative practices.

  • Reduced risk of disputes and improved dispute resolution mechanisms.

  • Enhanced stakeholder alignment, enabling smoother project execution.

  • Applicable strategies and case insights for immediate use in current or future projects.

  • A deeper understanding of industry-standard collaborative contracts, including PSSCOC and NEC4.

 

Course Outline

Module 1: Collaborative Contracting Fundamentals

  • Understand the shift from traditional to collaborative contracting, and learn how to foster trust and align stakeholder goals.

Module 2: Contracts and Risk Management

  • Explore how standard contracts like PSSCOC and NEC4 support collaboration, and how to manage risks and responsibilities effectively.

Module 3: Conflict Resolution and Challenges

  • Learn strategies to prevent and resolve disputes while maintaining collaboration through project challenges.

 

Course Fees (Incl GST)

SCAL / SLOTS member: $285.00

CIJC & Non-member - $ 325.00

 

Speaker Profile

Roy has been involved in all facets of project management, commercial, contractual and dispute management for building and civil engineering works in Singapore for the last 20 years. He is known as a leading contracts practitioner in the local construction industry with profound knowledge of the field. He is regularly identified by his peers as a heavyweight in contracts administration with a bona fide reputation. His portfolio of project management, dispute avoidance and resolution, commercial management, procurement advice and contract management experience spans a wide variety of complex building, engineering, tunnelling and infrastructure projects in Singapore.

Course Duration

1.0 Day Course

  • Training Hours – 7.0 hours

  • Assessment Hours – 0 hours

Medium Of Instruction

  • English

Funding Information

This workshop is not eligible for funding.

 

Course Brochure

Collaborative Contracting in Construction

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Certification

An e-Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participant who complete the course with 100% attendance. 

 

Replacement/Postponement

A notice of replacement / postponement together with the full particulars of the new participant (for replacement) must be given to us AT LEAST 3 working days before course commencement. A charge of S$50 (replacement) or S$100 (postponement) will be imposed on such changes. 

 

Cancellation

A notice of cancellation must be given at least 3 working days before commencement of the course and 50% of course fee will be charged /returned. If notice is given less than 3 working days before the first day of the course, there will be no refund/100% charged.

 

Special Class

Available upon request.

 

For more information, please contact Mr Law Jia Hao at 67939020 or email jiahao@scal-academy.com.sg

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