Effective Management of Delay Analysis and EOT & Variation Claims

18-19 Aug, 2025, VE Hotel & Residence

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Prof. R. Venkata Raghavan is a highly regarded arbitrator, consultant, and expert witness with over 40 years of international experience in construction law and contract management. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Prof. Venkat specializes in delay analysis, extension of time (EOT) claims, and dispute resolution.

 

With a background in engineering and a Master’s degree in Construction Law and Arbitration, Prof. Venkat brings a unique blend of technical and legal expertise to his training. His extensive experience spans infrastructure, energy, oil and gas, and complex mega-projects across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. He has delivered acclaimed workshops for organizations such as Petronas, Texas Instruments, World Bank projects, SLB and at leading international conferences, including the Society of Construction Law (UK), RICS (London), and the American Association of Cost Engineers.

 

Prof. Venkat is renowned for his engaging, hands-on training style, consistently rated as “outstanding” by 70-90% of participants. He is a published author and recognized international trainer, known for simplifying complex issues like concurrency, float ownership, and global claims in delay analysis.

 

Venue Details

VE Hotel & Residence
VE Hotel & Residence, Bangsar South City, No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi
Phone : 03 2246 2888

https://www.vehotel.com/

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FOCUSING ON
  • FOUNDATIONS AND DELAY ANALYSIS
    • Session 1: Understanding Delay in Construction Projects
    • Session 2: Principles of Construction Contract Management
    • Session 3: Delay Analysis Techniques
    • Session 4: Float and Concurrency
  • CLAIMS, PRICING, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
    • Session 5: Preparing and Defending EOT Claims
    • Session 6: Pricing Delay Claims
    • Session 7: Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
    • Session 8: Case Studies and Interactive Workshop
OBJECTIVES

Delays and disruptions are among the most common — and costly — challenges faced by construction projects worldwide. Understanding, analyzing, and effectively managing these delays are critical to ensuring project success and protecting financial interests.

This intensive two-day training course is designed to equip construction professionals with the latest tools, techniques, and best practices to navigate complex delay analysis and extension of time (EOT) claims.

Drawing on real-world case studies and globally recognized protocols such as the Society of Construction Law Delay and Disruption Protocol International guidelines, this course provides a hands-on, interactive experience. Participants will gain a deep understanding of delay analysis methods (e.g. Time Impact Analysis, Impacted As-Planned), contractual frameworks, and practical pricing strategies for claims.

The course also emphasizes contemporary records management, effective communication, and dispute resolution mechanisms, ensuring participants are prepared to handle claims from both contractor and owner perspectives.

Through expert-led discussions, group exercises, and practical workshops, attendees will learn how to identify, assess, prepare, and defend EOT claims, navigate complex concurrency and float issues, and negotiating or avoiding disputes altogether. This course transforms theory into practical applications providing participants with essential skills to manage project delays effectively and minimize costly disputes.

AFTER ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL RETURN TO YOUR JOB…
  1. Mastering Delay Analysis Techniques: Understanding and applying industry-recognized delay analysis methods (e.g. Time Impact Analysis, Collapsed As-Built, Impacted As-Planned) to real- world scenarios, ensuring you can both prepare and review delay claims with confidence.
  2. Gaining a Holistic Understanding of EOT Claims: From notification requirements to pricing principles and supporting documentation, learning how to develop well-structured, persuasive EOT claims that stand up to scrutiny.
  3. Navigating Complex Contractual Issues: Exploring the nuances of float ownership, concurrency, prevention principle, and apportionment — essential to fair and defensible claims management.
  4. Learning From Industry Experts: Benefitting from
    the insights of a seasoned construction delay analyst and contract specialist, who brings decades of experience in training, consulting, and dispute resolution.
  5. Applying Practical Case Studies and Capstone Workshop: Engaging with real-life case studies and participating in a capstone exercise to
    reinforce learning and testing your skills in a safe, collaborative environment.
  6. Enhancing Dispute Resolution Skills: Understanding how to avoid, manage, and resolve disputes through multi-tiered mechanisms, including negotiation, adjudication, and arbitration.
  7. Boosting Your Professional Credentials:
    Demonstrating to employers and clients your proficiency in managing delays and EOT claims, adding a valuable credential to your professional profile.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
  • Project Managers
  • Planning Engineers
  • Quantity Surveyors
  • Contract Administrators
  • Forensic Delay Analysts
  • Legal Advisors and Consultants
METHODOLOGY
  • Interactive Lectures & Workshop Sessions
  • Case Studies and Group Work
  • Hands-on Practical Exercises
  • Interactive Quizzes and Q&A Sessions
DAY 1
 

FOUNDATIONS AND DELAY ANALYSIS

9:00

SESSION 1: UNDERSTANDING DELAY IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

  • Overview of project delays and their impact
  • Types of delays: excusable, compensable, critical, concurrent
  • Introduction to CPM and schedule management
  • Legal principles and contractual frameworks
  • Contemporary records: importance and best practices
10.45

SESSION 2: PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

  • Key contract provisions impacting delays and EOT
  • Conditions precedent for EOT claims
  • Claim notifications and time requirements
  • Overview of standard forms (FIDIC) and
    delay clauses
1:00 Lunch
2:00

SESSION 3: DELAY ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES

  • Delay analysis methods: Impacted As- Planned, Time Impact Analysis (TIA), As-Built vs. As-Planned, Collapsed As-Built
  • Strengths and limitations of each method
  • Practical exercises on sample project schedules
3:45

SESSION 4: FLOAT AND CONCURRENCY

  • Understanding float ownership
  • Legal principles of concurrency
  • Society of Construction Law (SCL) Delay and Disruption Protocol
  • Malmaison approach, dominant cause, prevention principle
  • Workshop discussion: concurrent delay scenarios and case laws from various jurisdictions
5:00 End of Day 1
DAY 2
 

CLAIMS, PRICING, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

9:00

SESSION 5: PREPARING AND DEFENDING EOT CLAIMS

  • Anatomy of an effective EOT claim (ECES principle)
  • Writing style, content, and structure of claims
  • Supporting documentation and discovery of documents in arbitration
  • Defending against claims: owner’s perspectives
  • Role of experts and when to hire an expert
10.45

SESSION 6: PRICING DELAY CLAIMS

  • Understanding EOT costs and heads of claim
  • Unabsorbed overhead, equipment costs, general conditions
  • Understanding Variation claims (uninstructed scope) and pricing mechanism
  • Presentation of Prolongation costs including head office overhead
1:00 Lunch
2:00

SESSION 7: DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISMS

  • Multi-tier dispute resolution (negotiation, adjudication, arbitration)
  • Statutory vs. contractual adjudication
  • Dispute boards and expert determination
  • Tips for avoiding disputes through effective claim management
3:45

SESSION 8: CASE STUDIES AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

  • Review of real-world case studies
  • Do it Yourself exercise: preparing a comprehensive EOT claim
  • Group presentations and feedback
  • Lessons learned and best practices
5:00 End of Course