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AACEI UAE Section, in association with Vivin
For more information contact
Ms. Ann
+971-56 502 9309
events@vivinfacilitators.com
Facilitators FZE, is bringing the Forensic
Construction Claim Guru and Editor of AACE
Internationals Certified Forensic Claim Consultant
(CFCC) Certification Study Guide James G. Zack to
Dubai
ADVANCED MANAGEMENT &
FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF
VARIATIONS & CLAIMS ON
INTERNATIONAL
CONSTRUCTION
This two days Advanced Claim Course in Dubai, UAE, during 11 - 12
November 2015, will provide the participants an extensive opportunity to clarify
their queries directly from the Construction Claim Guru James G. Zack. Jim's
intention is to provide an in-depth understanding on Claim Analysis and
Resolution, Steps in Forensic Claim Analysis based on real case
discussions and CFCCTM certification study guide.
For more information contact
Ms. Ann
@ +971 56 502 9309 or
events@vivinfacilitators.com
 AACEI UAE Section
AACEI UAE Section represents
AACE International in the United
Arab Emirates to support AACEI
Members and the Professional
Cost Engineers Community
practicing in and around UAE.
AACEI UAE Section works
towards the Goals, Vision and
Strategies of AACE international
AACE International is a non-profit
association serving the total cost
management community since
1956. AACEI provides their
members and stakeholders with
the resources they need to
enhance their performance and
ensure continued growth and
success. With over 9,000
members world-wide, AACEI
serves total cost management
professionals in a variety of
disciplines and across all
industries. AACEI has members
in 92 countries.
About Vivin
Vivin Facilitators is committed in
providing Total Human Resource
Solutions and Project
Management Services for the
Present Day Businesses and
Projects needs.
Vivin, with its Global Professional
Reach, can cater the needs from
wide range of Industrial and
Commercial Business houses, by
means of Customized Services
and with Long Term Association.
Course Summary
Despite the best efforts of employers and their design professionals
variations and claims are common on international construction
projects. This two day course will discuss aspects of forensic analysis
concerning variations and claims and disputes in detail, including
How and why claims arise.
Issues concerning notices of variations, delays and other claims.
What is a variation and how does it differ from a claim?
What is a claim?
What is the burden of proof required to substantiate a claim?
The universe of claims and forensic analysis of each of the 11 basic types of
claims common on international construction projects
Disputed variations
Constructive variations
Unforeseeable physical conditions
Directed suspensions of work
Constructive suspensions of work
Force majeure events
Delays and forensic schedule analysis
Directed acceleration
Constructive acceleration
Convenience terminations
Default terminations by both employers and contractors
Damages resulting from the various types of claims
Claim analysis
Claim resolution
Sample forensic claim analysis discussion.
Introduction to Certified Forensic Claim ConsultantTM (CFCCTM) certification.
This course will assist contractors in understanding their obligations
under typical international contracts concerning variations and claims
under both FIDIC and U.S. contract forms. The course identifies what
must be documented to support each type of claim. The course will
also assist employers and their representatives in understanding what
must be documented by claimants in order to justify variations and
claims. Checklists have been crafted for each type of claim as a guide
to the forensic analysis.
For more information contact
Ms. Ann
@ +971 56 502 9309 or
events@vivinfacilitators.com
Who should attend James G. Zack, Jr.
This course is intended both for those who are interested in becoming
claims professional, as well as, for those professionals who want to
augment or brush up their claims and dispute resolution skills and
knowledge.

Potential course audience would be Employers, Employer project

representatives, Design professionals, Construction managers,
Project control professionals, Contractors, and all those professional
who are associated with construction claims. Mr. Zack is the Executive Director of
the Navigant Construction
Forum. The Forum strives to be
the construction industrys
Course Fee resource for thought leadership and
best practices on avoidance and
Corporate Corporate
Regular Early Bird resolution of construction project
(3 Plus) Early Bird disputes globally.
Non - Members
600.00 540.00 510.00 480.00
Registration (USD) In the construction claims field,
Mr. Zack is a recognized and
Partner Members (USD) 540.00 490.00 460.00 430.00 published expert in mitigation,
analysis and resolution or defense
AACEI Members (USD) 480.00 430.00 410.00 380.00 of construction claims and
disputes. He has worked on claims
and disputes throughout the United
States and internationally.
Early Bird offer valid till 22 October 2015 & avail special rates for bulk
booking. Mr. Zack is a Fellow of the
Association for the Advancement of
What shall you get Cost Engineering, International
(FAACE), the Royal Institution of
Certificate from AACEI - UAE Section, jointly signed by the Trainer Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and a
and Vivin for 20 Hours of Continued Education, which shall be used Fellow of Forensic Analysis (FFA) of
the International Guild of Project
for Professional Development hours for AACEI or peer professional Controls. He is also a member of
groups. the American Bar Associations
Construction Industry Forum; the
Handouts and Case Studies Construction Management
Association of America (CMAA) and
Cozy training ambiance with valet parking, 2 snacks and lunch for the Project Management Institute
both the days (PMI). He is a Certified Forensic
Claims Consultant (CFCC); and a
A copy of the Certified Forensic Claim ConsultantTM (CFCCTM) Project Management Professional
Certification Study Guide. (PMP). Mr. Zack is a Past President
AACE International.

For more information contact

Ms. Ann
@ +971 56 502 9309 or
events@vivinfacilitators.com
 ADVANCED MANAGEMENT &
FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF
VARIATIONS & CLAIMS ON
INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION

Schedule & Venue

Date: Wednesday & Thursday, 1112November2015
Time: 08:3017:00hours
Millennium Airport Hotel, Dubai

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For more information contact

Ms. Ann
@ +971 56 502 9309 or
events@vivinfacilitators.com