Seminars and training
Smarter contract management training is at the core of our mission to empower industry professionals with the essential knowledge and confidence to prevent and resolve contractual and project disputes and maximise the bottom line. Clear contractual understanding is crucial in today's fast-moving construction industry, whether you're managing projects, dealing with payment claims, negotiating final accounts or addressing claims for delay or other matters.
Our expert-led contract management training programmes take complex issues and make them accessible, practical, and directly applicable to your daily challenges. By working with Fortis, Clients benefit from the insights and experience of specialist consultants who have worked across the UK and internationally, ensuring your team is equipped to reduce risk, improve outcomes and thrive in the competitive construction environment.
Training & Seminar Topics
We offer a complete range of specialist seminars and practical training workshops, built around real-world construction challenges and industry best practice.
Key topics include:
Contract Management Essentials
Understanding obligations, rights, and allocating risk for project success.
Dispute Prevention & Early Intervention
Proven strategies to spot concerns early and avoid unnecessary escalation, supporting smoother project delivery.
Claims Preparation & Defence
Building clear, evidence-based claims and robustly defending against them, with real examples drawn from our work in claim preparation including effective approaches to project delays, productivity impacts and handling extensions of time.
Construction Adjudication Training
Guidance on how to navigate the adjudication process, with mentorship from experienced consultants.
Managing the Contract
JCT, NEC and other forms of contract processes and procedures
Each topic has been developed to break down complex contractual concepts, with training delivered by industry-recognised professionals from Fortis with a view to engaging your team proactively.
Training Formats Available
We recognise that every business has unique learning needs, which is why Fortis Contracts Limited offers a range of flexible training formats:
- In-House Training: Personalised sessions delivered on your premises or project sites, ensuring practical relevance and targeted knowledge transfer.
- Open Seminars: Scheduled training events covering major contractual issues and common challenges.
- Online Training: Accessible, interactive virtual sessions for teams in the UK and overseas, perfect for international consultants and remote teams.
- Custom Programmes: Bespoke workshops, fully designed around your projects or specific organisational requirements.
Our contract management training is suitable for busy professionals, with options to suit any location or timescale, supported by our experienced consultants.
Why Fortis?
Choosing Fortis Contracts Limited brings a wealth of sector-specific experience to your training and development. As RICS-registered Chartered Quantity Surveyors and construction contract consultants, we are committed to practical, experience-based learning that delivers genuine value. Our global reach and proven success in managing projects, compliance with contracts and preventing and resolving disputes, from early project involvement through to complex construction dispute resolution, gives your team real confidence.
By investing in training with Fortis, your team will:
- Gain improved understanding of contract terms, obligations, and risk allocation
- Identify and address potential disputes early, reducing costly issues
- Strengthen in-house claims preparation and defence capabilities
- Achieve greater financial and contractual control
Let Fortis's expertise guide your organisation, no matter where you are based. For specialist training, claim preparation insights, or construction contract mentorship, contact us today on 0333 577 2830 or email reception@fortiscontracts.com.
FAQs
What topics do your construction adjudication training seminars cover?
Our seminars cover contract management, dispute prevention, claim preparation, delay and disruption management, final account management, and practical quantity surveying skills.
Do you provide on-site and online construction training?
Yes, we offer in-house training at your location, open seminars, as well as accessible online sessions for UK and global teams.
Who can benefit from Fortis Contracts Limited's seminars?
Employers, developers, contractors, subcontractors, project managers, quantity surveyors, and those seeking CPD in the construction industry can all benefit.
Are your seminars suitable for international construction professionals?
Yes, we serve clients globally, providing both online and bespoke in-house training wherever your team is based, including London and Edinburgh.
Can you tailor training programmes to our company’s specific needs?
Absolutely. We offer custom programmes designed around your projects or organisational requirements, delivered by experienced industry consultants.
What qualifications and experience does Fortis Contracts Limited have?
We are RICS-registered, highly experienced Chartered Quantity Surveyors, bringing proven, practical expertise to every construction training seminar.
Get in Touch
Edinburgh Office
Fortis Contracts Ltd.
Bank Chambers, 28-30 High Street, Penicuik, Midlothian, United Kingdom, EH26 8HW
Tel: 0333 577 2830
E-mail: reception@fortiscontracts.com
London Office
3rd Floor, 45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London W1S 4JL
Tel: 020 4538 4200
E-mail: reception@fortiscontracts.com
Registered in England & Wales No. 08450599
Regulated by RICS (Regulated Firm No. 737692)
Caribbean Office
Fortis LLC, Euro House, Richmond Hill Road, Kingstown VC0100, St Vincent & the Grenadines
Tel: +178455528300
E-mail: reception@fortis-global.com
Registered in:
St Vincent and the Grenadines 2977 LLC 2023