Keeping ahead of the game

We live in a fast moving world, what is taken for granted today can easily be forgotten tomorrow.

In the construction and property business, where the legal and contractual picture is constantly changing, keeping abreast of developments is not an option - it is an absolute necessity. Only by having completely up to date knowledge of the environment in which you operate can you develop meaningful responses to the changing scene and ensure you maintain your competitive edge.

Brewer Consulting can help you to respond to the challenges of this changing environment with training programmes that are specifically tailored to meet your organisation's needs. Rather than having to attend public courses which can be inconvenient, expensive and not directly relevant, your organisation can benefit from tailor-made training addressing project specific issues at a time and place that suits you.

Our training programmes draw upon up to the minute experience in procurement management, commercial management and dispute resolution. They are delivered by accomplished speakers, supported by the latest presentation techniques. Wherever appropriate, workshop sessions based on our own case studies are included to reinforce the learning process.

All Brewer Consulting's courses are accompanied by a full set of professionally produced and authoritative notes, which form an invaluable source of reference.

Programmes are always tailored to suit your specific training requirements and the level of content will reflect the delegates' existing knowledge and general experience of the industry. Some of our more popular half or full-day sessions are:

Commercial awareness
Subjects covered include:

Maintaining value without conflict Understanding and preparing contractor's time and cost claims Maximising profit in construction contracts Design liability and its risks Sub-contract management Delay management and analysis Contract law and procedure Effective communication skills

Dispute Resolution
Areas covered include:

Effective adjudication procedures and tactics Alternative dispute resolution - the choices Negotiation techniques Mediation practice and procedure

Contract Forms
Courses can be tailored to cover all standard and non-standard forms of contract used in the international engineering and construction industries; including:

Professional Services Agreements Framework agreements Joint Venture agreements Partnering agreements Major Projects Form Management Contracting/EPCM Design & Construct Lump Sum contracts Cost Reimbursable/Target cost contracts PPP/PFI Subcontract & Supply Contracts

Please contact us to find out how Brewer Consulting can help your organisation to keep ahead of the game. We would be delighted to send you some more detailed case studies, or arrange an informal meeting with one of our specialists.