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Construction Contract Formation and Administration
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(12 ratings)
337 students

Construction Contract Formation and Administration

Learn how to form, administer and manage construction contracts
Created byTim Fairley
Last updated 2/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • How to review and administer construction contracts
  • The contents and structure of construction contracts
  • Construction contract administration
  • The basic steps to review a contract

Course content

3 sections15 lectures2h 17m total length
  • Introduction to Contract Administration6:01
  • The Structure of Construction Contracts6:55
  • Key Clauses: Scope, Risk, and Time18:42
  • Project Setup and Systems15:44
  • Managing Variations and Claims (Execution Phase)13:02
  • Effective Project Closeout6:22

Requirements

  • A basic understanding of the construction industry

Description

Master Construction Contract Administration

Most contractors sign contracts they haven't fully read — then spend the rest of the project paying for it.

This course teaches you how to review, negotiate, and administer construction contracts so you protect your margins and get paid on time.

Whether you're a project manager, contract administrator, or contractor running your own jobs — contract admin is the skill that separates profitable projects from expensive lessons.

This course is:

  • Proven – Thousands of students with 94% reporting improved confidence or job performance

  • Practical – Built by real construction professionals, for use on real projects

  • Efficient – Learn the essentials fast without unnecessary fluff

  • Resource-Rich – Includes editable templates, checklists, and tools you can use immediately

We actively respond to questions and continually improve our content based on student feedback.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why contract administration matters — and why ignoring it costs more than any construction defect

  • How to read and review a construction contract without a law degree

  • The key terms and conditions that actually affect your bottom line

  • How to negotiate contract terms without losing the job

  • Turning a contract into a to-do list — the system that makes compliance automatic

  • The tools and templates you need to manage notices, variations, and claims

  • Payment: how construction payment works, common traps, and how to maximise cash flow

  • Payment terms, notice requirements, and the deadlines that cost contractors the most money

Who this course is for:

  • Construction project engineers
  • Construction managers
  • Project managers