Copenhagen

11 November

9.00 - 12.00

Navigating Discrepancies – Delays

Delays in construction and civil engineering projects rarely come alone – they often trigger some of the most complex and demanding legal disputes, especially when it is unclear who will ultimately bear the costs. This event focuses on the legal challenges that arise when projects are delayed and how uncertainty about financial responsibility can escalate problems. Participants will gain insight into typical dispute scenarios and learn how better legal understanding and preparation can help manage risks and resolve issues more effectively.

About this Course

This intensive three-hour course gives you far more than a basic overview of the rules on delay and liability in construction projects. You will gain practical, experience-based guidance on how to navigate disagreements about who is responsible for a delay and what the consequences should be, so that you can handle disputes more confidently and avoid costly conflicts wherever possible.^[0]

Who Should Attend?

The course is designed for professionals involved in planning, managing, or advising on construction projects, including:

Owners and clients
Contractors and subcontractors
Construction managers and project managers
Consultants, advisors, and in-house legal staff

If you work with contracts, schedules, or claims related to delays and compensation, this course will help you structure your documentation and arguments more effectively.^[0]

Key Topics and Learning Outcomes

Throughout the course, we dive deep into the most important aspects of documenting and handling delay claims in construction:^[0]

Documentation of delay and loss: Learn what kind of evidence arbitral tribunals and courts typically require, and how to describe your claim clearly so that the other party understands it – and so you can reduce the risk of ending up in arbitration.^[0]
Critical points in the construction process: Identify the activities that truly affect your key milestones and completion dates, so you can focus your efforts where they matter most.^[0]
Notice of liquidated damages (day fines): Get a step-by-step walkthrough of how to issue a valid and enforceable notice, ensuring that your claim for liquidated damages stands on solid legal ground.^[0]
Acceleration (forcing): Understand when you can legitimately require that the schedule be accelerated and who must bear the associated costs.^[0]
Concurrent and interacting delays: Learn how to handle situations where several delays occur at the same time from different sources, and how to allocate responsibility between the parties.^[0]
Calculation of compensation: Work with methods for calculating compensation for delay, both with and without profit, so that your claims are realistic, transparent, and well-documented.^[0]

Format and Teaching Style

The course is highly interactive and encourages dialogue between participants and the instructor. You are welcome to bring questions from your own projects, and you are invited to contact us both before and after the course with specific issues you would like to discuss.^[0]

Duration and Practical Information

The course runs over a focused three-hour session, giving you concentrated insight without taking a full day out of your schedule. Coffee is available from 08:30, and refreshments and breaks are provided during the course, so you have time to network and reflect on what you have learned.^[0]

By the end of the course, you will be better equipped to document delays, structure your claims, and handle disagreements about responsibility in a professional and well-founded way.