Faculty Development Programme in Construction Claims

Faculty Development Programme in Construction Claims (FDPCC) 

A Professional Specialized Skill Training Program by Indian Arbitration Institution (IAI)

• Eligibility: Any Basic Qualification or any Formal Education with Graduation and any teaching or work experience.

• Total Fees: Rs. 8,000/-
  (Everything Included from Admission, Course Fees and Delivery of Certificate, no additional Fees Apart from it)

• Mode: Online

• Study Material:  Will be provided through Learning Dashboard/Portal

• Learning Type: Self Paced

• Duration:  3 Months (Preferably, but can be completed anytime as soon as you give the Exam)

• Enrollment:  Any Time, there is no Fixed Enrolment Date or Day. A candidate can choose any time and the enrolment will be processed real time.

• Exam: One Online Exam, MCQ and Subjective Type Questions of 100 Marks. Passing Marks 40%. If unsuccessful, you can give additional two attempts.

• Procedure: Fill the Apply Now Form →  Pay the Requisite Amount of Fees by Clicking Pay Now Button → Then Click on Payment Confirmation button and fill the form with all the Details → Then login to the Dashboard.

Course Overview

The infrastructure and real estate sectors are among the most capital-intensive drivers of global economic expansion, yet they remain vulnerable to complex delays, cost overruns, and multi-tiered contractual disputes. The modern construction project operates within a high-stakes ecosystem governed by intricate standard-form contracts (such as FIDIC, NEC, and bespoke public procurement frameworks) alongside multidisciplinary execution challenges. As construction contracts become increasingly technical and claims-driven, academia and professional training institutes face a growing mandate to align pedagogical standards with real-world industry practice.

The Faculty Development Programme in Construction Claims (FDPCC), offered by the Indian Arbitration Institution (IAI), is an elite specialization designed to empower faculty members, academic researchers, corporate trainers, and technical educators. This programme bridges the gap between theoretical contract law or engineering pedagogy and the pragmatic realities of claims identification, entitlement formulation, delay analysis, and dispute resolution.

Participants in this program explore the lifecycle of construction claims from initial notice through formal arbitration. The curriculum equips educators with analytical approaches to deconstruct the causes of construction disputes, evaluate critical path methodologies, quantify direct and indirect financial losses, and dissect standard dispute resolution boards and arbitration protocols. Special attention is directed toward establishing rigorous academic methodologies, integrating live project simulations, and designing case-study curricula that prepare students and young professionals for contemporary industry demands.

Beyond technical expertise, the FDPCC emphasizes modern teaching paradigms, instructional design, and case-method pedagogy tailored to technical, legal, and managerial university departments. By deconstructing complex delay and disruption methodologies into structured educational units, participants gain the capability to design, teach, and publish high-impact courses in construction law, quantity surveying, and contract administration. Developed under the aegis of the Indian Arbitration Institution, the FDPCC establishes a standard for educators shaping the next generation of infrastructure dispute practitioners.

Course Structure and Modules

The tentative modules are structured as follows:

Module 1: Principles of Construction Contracts and Standard Forms

• Structure and legal architecture of standard-form contracts (FIDIC Red, Yellow, and Silver books, NEC4, and standard public works conditions).

• Risk allocation matrix, employer and contractor obligations, and fundamental breach concepts.

• Contract administration mechanisms: notices, instructions, variation orders, and determinations.

Module 2: Typology, Causation, and Entitlement of Construction Claims

• Classification of claims: extension of time (EOT), prolongation, disruption, acceleration, and termination.

• Establishing legal and contractual entitlement: causation vs. correlation and the "but-for" test.

• Notice requirements, conditions precedent, and time-bar clauses in domestic and international contracts.

Module 3: Delay Analysis Methodologies and Forensic Scheduling

• Critical path method (CPM) principles and baseline program validation.

• Forensic delay analysis methodologies: As-Planned vs. As-Built, Impacted As-Planned, Collapsed As-Built, and Time Impact Analysis (TIA).

• Concurrent delay handling, float ownership, and mitigation duties.

Module 4: Quantification of Financial Claims and Loss Assessment

• Direct cost variations, site overheads, head office overhead formulas (Hudson, Emden, Eichleay).

• Assessment of disruption claims using Measured Mile, earned value analysis, and industry benchmark studies.

• Interest calculations, financing charges, currency fluctuations, and loss of profit claims.

Module 5: Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in the Built Environment

• Role and operation of Dispute Adjudication/Avoidance Boards (DAB/DAAB).

• Statutory adjudication, conciliation, and mediation in construction environments.

• Construction arbitration: drafting arbitral references, pleadings, interim measures, and cross-examination of technical experts.

Module 6: Forensic Evidentiary Management and Expert Witness Reporting

• Site record keeping: daily logs, correspondence, progress photography, and digital audit trails.

• Preparation of independent delay expert and quantum expert witness reports.

• Ethical duties, cross-examination preparedness, and tribunal hot-tubbing procedures.

Module 7: Curriculum Design and Case-Method Pedagogy in Construction Claims

• Designing semester curricula and continuing education syllabi for engineering, law, and management departments.

• Structuring realistic moot dispute boards, mock arbitrations, and project-based scenario workshops.

• Academic research frameworks, peer-reviewed publishing avenues, and university-industry collaboration models.

Importance of Doing this Course

Traditional academic curricula across civil engineering, quantity surveying, architecture, and commercial law frequently treat construction claims as minor footnotes within general contract law or project management. Consequently, graduates entering the infrastructure and real estate sectors encounter steep learning curves when faced with contractual disputes, extension of time requests, and financial claims. The Faculty Development Programme in Construction Claims addresses this systemic gap.

First, this course provides educators with practical domain knowledge. Rather than teaching abstract legal theory, instructors learn forensic schedule analysis, loss calculation formulas, and standard-form dispute protocols. This foundation transforms classroom teaching from passive lecture formats into rigorous, scenario-based clinics that replicate live infrastructure project boardrooms and arbitral tribunals.

Second, the program builds significant academic credibility and research potential. With public and private infrastructure investments multiplying rapidly, research output concerning dispute avoidance, claims causation, and construction dispute boards attracts significant interest from academic journals and industry bodies. The FDPCC provides the structural frameworks and analytical toolsets needed to formulate empirical research papers, draft project white papers, and guide postgraduate research dissertations.

Third, institutional departments benefit substantially from certified faculty. Colleges, universities, and polytechnics seeking accreditations and industry ties need faculty who can lead executive education programs, design postgraduate elective specializations, and consult on contract management. Holding the FDPCC designation from the Indian Arbitration Institution certifies an educator's domain competence, enabling them to introduce high-value courses that enhance institutional standing and improve graduate placement outcomes.

Career Prospects

The FDPCC credential opens doors to diverse senior opportunities across higher education, vocational training academies, and private corporate consulting.

University Faculty and Academic Department Leaders: Certified educators are qualified to lead specialized elective modules, executive diplomas, and master's concentrations in Construction Law, Delay Analysis, and Contract Administration within faculties of Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, and Law.

Corporate Trainers and Academy Directors: Major engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) conglomerates, infrastructure developers, and public sector undertakings (PSUs) maintain internal training institutes. Graduates can serve as principal learning officers, designing and running contract awareness programs, delay analysis workshops, and claims prevention sessions for on-site project directors.

Independent Construction Dispute Analysts and Claim Advisors: Educators equipped with advanced claims and delay analysis skills frequently act as independent dispute consultants. They provide expert advisory services, audit project schedules, conduct forensic timeline investigations, and draft technical opinions for contractors, project managers, and public agencies.

Institutional Expert Witnesses and Arbitral Assessors: Professionals holding this credential, supported by prior engineering or legal experience, can accept appointments as independent quantum or delay experts before arbitral tribunals and dispute boards. Their pedagogical background provides the communication clarity needed to present complex forensic evidence effectively before arbitrators and judges.

Necessary Details

The Indian Arbitration Institution offers this specialized faculty development course through a transparent, flexible online delivery model built to accommodate working educators and professionals.

Eligibility To ensure participants possess the background necessary for advanced contractual and technical study, enrollment requires:

• Any Basic Qualification or any Formal Education with Graduation, along with any teaching or relevant work experience.

This broad criterion welcomes engineering lecturers, law professors, project managers, practicing quantity surveyors, corporate trainers, and dispute resolution professionals looking to transition into teaching or corporate training roles.

Total Fees The all-inclusive fee for the program is Rs. 8,000/-. This single fee covers admission, digital portal access, complete study modules, assessment fees, and the physical delivery of the final accredited certificate upon successful completion. There are no additional charges or hidden fees.

Mode and Study Material The programme is delivered entirely Online. Enrolled participants receive personalized credentials to the IAI Learning Dashboard/Portal. Complete Study Material—including instructional slide decks, detailed reference notes, sample contract clauses, delay analysis worksheets, and pedagogical case-study frameworks—is available directly through the portal for review and reference.

Learning Type and Duration The program follows a Self-Paced learning structure. The recommended study timeline is 3 Months, but participants enjoy the flexibility to complete the modules and sit for the final examination as early or as late as their professional commitments allow.

Enrollment Enrollment remains open Any Time throughout the year. There are no fixed calendar intakes or batch deadlines. Once a candidate completes the registration process, enrollment is verified and processed in real time, granting immediate access to the study resources.

Examination Structure Certification is awarded upon the completion of One Online Exam comprising Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Subjective Questions carrying a total of 100 Marks.

• Passing Marks: 40%

• Re-examination Policy: Candidates who do not secure the qualifying score on their initial sitting may take two additional attempts at no extra cost.

Application Procedure

1. Apply: Complete and submit the Apply Now Form on the IAI web portal.

2. Pay: Pay the requisite fee of Rs. 8,000/- by clicking the Pay Now button.

3. Confirm: Click the Payment Confirmation button and complete the submission form with your transaction details.

4. Access: Log in to the Learning Dashboard to start your coursework.