85% of construction projects in Australia experience significant delays, with the construction sector recording the highest dispute rates of any industry. These pervasive delays frequently escalate into costly disputes between project stakeholders, resulting in increased project costs, damaged business relationships, and protracted legal proceedings that can consume 5-10% of total project value.
This certified program is designed to equip you with a rigorous understanding of the Australian legal and contractual framework governing construction delays, extension of time claims, and dispute resolution. You will gain insights into Australia’s state-based construction legislation, Security of Payment regimes, and other relevant legal statutes that influence the management of construction project delays and claims. Participants will acquire the critical skills required to identify, manage, and mitigate delays, prepare and defend delay and disruption claims, and navigate the legal and procedural complexities of construction disputes.
With a strong emphasis on application, this program will show you how to respond decisively when projects experience delay. You will learn to analyze delay impacts, manage variations, prepare robust and defensible claims, and address time-related costs and damages with confidence. This program also strengthens your skills in managing contractor and subcontractor relationships and selecting the appropriate dispute resolution pathways, enabling disputes to be managed strategically with sound commercial judgment.
Upon successful completion of this program, you will earn the Certification in Australia Construction Delays and Disputes Management. This certification will demonstrate your ability to manage construction delays, interpret complex contractual obligations, and lead dispute resolution within Australia’s legal framework. This credential will also help you advance your career by positioning you as a trusted professional for senior project, commercial, and contracts leadership roles within the construction industry.
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This program will entitle you:
Pricing & Registration- Experience 2 days of instructor-led live program and gain in-depth insight into managing construction delays and disputes within Australia’s legal and contractual environment, covering risk allocation, contractual time obligations, delay classification, extensions of time, liquidated damages, and dispute resolution pathways.
- Attain the industry-recognized Certification in Australia Construction Delays and Disputes Management, demonstrating your capability to interpret contractual provisions, manage time-related and cost exposure, and navigate Australia’s complex construction law and compliance landscape.
- Develop advanced, practice-driven capabilities in delay analysis, claims substantiation, cost and damages assessment, and dispute strategy, enabling you to strengthen contractual defensibility, reduce project risk, and achieve more effective dispute outcomes.
- For inquiries, chat with our Program Advisers at advisor@charteredcertifications.com or call us at
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
Accreditations
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all professionals who have completed this program.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles. CPD is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognized independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
Construction-related disputes in Australia have surged by 40% over the past decade, with 70% of these disputes stemming from contract interpretation issues, delay-related claims, and payment problems.
This certified program is designed to equip you with a robust and detailed understanding of the Australian legal and regulatory framework affecting construction delays, claims and disputes. You will gain critical insights into key construction laws and regulations in Australia, Security of Payment legislation and contract laws that will help you understand your rights, obligations, and options when managing construction delays, handling impact claims, and navigating the intricacies of dispute resolution. This program will also highlight the importance of understanding contract provisions, the mechanics of claims preparation, the evaluation of delay impacts, and the principles of loss quantification.
Through this program, you will learn to leverage dispute resolution techniques such as mediation, arbitration, and judicial proceedings that will help you resolve conflicts and multi-party claims successfully. Additionally, the program offers insights into strategic methods for quantifying and substantiating claims, utilizing expert analyses and evidence-based assessments to fortify your position in disputes.
Upon successful completion of this program, you will earn the Certification in Australia Construction Delays and Disputes Management. This industry-recognized credential will validate your expertise in construction contract law, claims management, delay analysis, and dispute resolution. With lifelong validity, this credential will position you as a trusted advisor for senior project, commercial, contracts, and leadership roles across the Australian construction industry.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Construction Law Framework
- Contract Risk Allocation
- Standard Form Contract Interpretation
- Delay Classification Techniques
- Critical Path Analysis
- Extension of Time Entitlements
- Concurrent Delay Assessment
- Variation Management
- Latent Condition Claims
- Notice Compliance Management
- Time Bar Risk Control
- Liquidated Damages Analysis
- Prolongation Cost Assessment
- Claims Strategy Development
- Claims Documentation Preparation
- Contemporaneous Record Management
- Delay Evidence Structuring
- Subcontract Risk Management
- Back-to-Back Contract Administration
- Security of Payment Procedures
- Adjudication Strategy
- Mediation and Negotiation Skills
- Expert Determination Application
- Litigation Readiness
- Expert Evidence Coordination
- Dispute Avoidance Techniques
- Contract Administration Discipline
- Governance and Compliance Controls
- Construction Dispute Resolution
- Practical Claims Problem-Solving
Your Faculty Director
Harriet Warlow-Shill is a highly respected specialist construction lawyer and the Founder and Principal of Warlows Legal, a firm recognised for its excellence in construction law, dispute management, and client-focused advisory services. With extensive experience advising developers, government bodies, major mining companies, and builders across Victoria, New South Wales, and Western Australia, Harriet has built a distinguished practice spanning construction disputes, contractual claims, delay and disruption, defects, and security of payment matters. She has been involved in numerous reported decisions under security of payment regimes and has successfully acted in complex, high-value construction disputes, including major infrastructure and mining projects.
Harriet is a Member of the Building Appeals Board and serves on the Law Institute of Victoria Building and Construction Committee, where she played a key role in developing a specialist construction law accreditation curriculum in 2025. Her expertise includes drafting and negotiating standard form construction contracts, advising on extensions of time, variations, liquidated damages, latent conditions, and expert evidence, and representing clients before VCAT, courts, and adjudication forums. A frequent lecturer and presenter, Harriet is widely regarded for bridging legal analysis with practical project delivery, making her a trusted authority in managing construction delays and disputes in Australia.
Managing Australia Construction Delays and Disputes With Effective Contract Law Program Agenda
How You Will Benefit
- Master Delay Risk Allocation: Develop a decisive understanding of how Australian construction contracts allocate time, cost, and liability when projects fall behind.
- Navigate Legal and Contractual Frameworks: Gain clarity on how legislation and standard form contracts interact to shape delay entitlements and risk exposure.
- Secure Extension of Time Entitlements: Learn how to assess delay events and prepare compliant extension of time claims that protect contractual rights.
- Analyze Complex Delay and Disruption Events: Build the capability to accurately identify, classify, and analyze delay impacts using proven methodologies.
- Strengthen Claims Defensibility: Acquire the skills to prepare clear, evidence-based delay and variation claims aligned with commercial realities.
- Administer Contracts with Confidence: Gain hands-on expertise in managing AS, ABIC, and HIA contracts across complex project environments.
- Manage Time-Related Financial Exposure: Learn how to quantify and respond to prolongation costs, liquidated damages, and time-related claims.
- Select Appropriate Dispute Pathways: Understand how to choose and navigate adjudication, tribunal proceedings, and court litigation strategically and proportionately.
- Resolve Complex Dispute Scenarios: Apply legal and contractual principles confidently to concurrent delays, latent conditions, and multi-party claims.
Certification in Australia Construction Delays and Disputes Management
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the Certification in Australia Construction Delays and Disputes Management, a distinguished professional credential that enhances your career profile and demonstrates advanced capability in managing delay, disruption, and dispute risk within Australia’s construction environment. This certification affirms your proficiency in navigating contractual obligations, time-related risk, and dispute pathways with confidence and commercial awareness.
Developed by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and certified by the CPD Certification Service, the program is delivered in accordance with internationally recognised standards of continuing professional education. The certification validates your ability to interpret contractual frameworks, prepare defensible delay and cost claims, conduct effective delay analysis, maintain robust project records, and apply legal principles to resolve construction disputes. It positions you as a trusted professional equipped to manage complex delay scenarios, strengthen contractual compliance, and improve dispute outcomes across Australian construction projects.
Pricing & Registration
Australia
Dates: 10 - 11 Aug 2026
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 10:00am - 5:30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 05 Jun 2026 | By 17 Jul 2026 | After 17 Jul 2026 | |
| Australia Delegates | AUD 1,895 | AUD 2,195 | AUD 2,295 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
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- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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Managing Australia Construction Delays and Disputes With Effective Contract Law
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