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Construction Contract and Procurement Management
Rating: 4.4 out of 5(12 ratings)
174 students

Construction Contract and Procurement Management

Learn contract fomration, procurement, tendering and administration!
Created byTim Fairley
Last updated 1/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Construction Contract Management
  • Construction Procurement
  • Why contracts matter
  • The contents and structure of a contract
  • What is a contract?
  • Contract management
  • The 4 types of contract management
  • Tendering
  • Procurement
  • Contract administration

Course content

4 sections14 lectures1h 42m total length
  • Introduction1:40

    Explore how construction contracts drive margins and cash flow by mastering the four domains of contract management—upstream tendering and downstream procurement, plus head and subcontract administration—using a simple framework.

  • Why Contracts Matter10:11

    Explore why contracts matter in construction and how effective contract management boosts profit, reduces risk, and improves cash flow by governing scope changes, claims, and payments.

  • What is a Contract?4:56

    Define what a contract is as a legally binding, enforceable agreement and identify its core elements: offer, acceptance, consideration, intention, capacity, and certainty, with construction tender examples.

  • Download the lecture slides0:01

Requirements

  • No experience required. We'll show you the basics!

Description

Master Construction Contract and Procurement Management - FAST

Contract management is one of the most overlooked — yet most critical — skills in construction.

Misunderstood clauses, missed deadlines, and poor documentation can quickly cost you time, money, and even your reputation.

This course gives you a clear, practical framework to confidently manage construction contracts from tender through to close-out.

Whether you're a project engineer, contract administrator, or construction manager, this course will help you avoid common pitfalls and deliver your projects more effectively.

We’ve helped over 35,000 construction professionals grow their careers with no-nonsense, real-world training that actually works.

This course is:

  • Proven – Trusted by thousands of students, with 94% reporting improved job performance and confidence

  • Practical – Taught by experienced professionals with real project experience

  • Efficient – Learn the essentials without wasting time

We also provide ongoing support and continually improve the content based on student feedback.

What You’ll Learn

Section 1 – Foundations of Construction Contract Management

  • What is contract management (and why it matters)

  • Understanding roles and responsibilities under the contract

  • How contract risk is allocated

Section 2 - Core Contract Management Concepts

  • The structure and contents of a contract

  • The types of contracts

Section 3 – The Four Domains of Contract Management

  • Tendering – Understanding tender processes, RFIs, and clarifications

  • Procurement – Selecting subcontractors and negotiating terms

  • Head Contract Administration – Managing upstream obligations, claims, notices, variations, and extensions of time

  • Subcontract Administration – Issuing subcontracts, tracking deliverables, managing payments and disputes

Section 4 - 10 Contract Management Mistakes to Avoid

Who this course is for:

  • People interested in a career in the construction industry
  • People wanting to become construction administrators
  • Construction managers
  • Project managers