Delay Analysis Techniques In Project Planning

Introduction

This Training Course provides essential insight into how project delays occur, how they impact contractual obligations, and how insurance mechanisms support organisations during time-related disruptions. Delays remain one of the most common and costly risks in construction and engineering projects, making it vital for professionals to understand policy structures, contractual implications, and the claim assessment process. This master class guides participants through the complexities of delay-related insurance arrangements and highlights the coverage afforded under specialised policies. This Project Claim Assessment Training Course places strong emphasis on understanding how these policies operate, what triggers a valid claim, and how underwriters evaluate risk. Participants explore real incident scenarios, examining how protection applies across various project types and how specific clauses influence outcomes. Through these discussions, delegates gain clarity on the mechanics of underwriting, claims handling, contractual responsibilities, and risk mitigation strategies. Delivered by a highly experienced facilitator with decades of expertise, the Project Delay Management and Claim Assessment Master Class adopts an interactive approach to deepen understanding. The course blends case studies, guided discussions, and practical analysis to help participants interpret delays, assess exposures, and apply policy concepts effectively. By the end of the course, professionals will be better equipped to manage delays proactively, navigate insurance provisions confidently, and support improved contractual performance on their projects.

Objectives

This Training Course is designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of delay-related insurance policies, contractual implications, and claim procedures. It provides a structured learning pathway for those involved in project planning, delivery, and risk management.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand how delay-related insurance policies are arranged and the extent of protection offered.
• Recognise key underwriting considerations when insurers evaluate project risk.
• Appreciate the claims handling process and its impact on project outcomes.
• Identify project types that commonly require such coverage and understand why.
• Apply practical concepts relating to delays and interpret how they influence contract arrangements.

Training Methodology

This Training Course uses proven adult-learning approaches to ensure high engagement and practical comprehension. Sessions are interactive, combining structured instruction with hands-on analysis of real project scenarios involving delays and insurance claims. Delegates participate in open discussions, group work, quizzes, and detailed case study evaluations. Through guided facilitation, participants learn how to interpret insurance wording, assess A.L.O.P (Advanced Loss of Profit) coverage, and evaluate the project risk factors that influence claims. The course encourages delegates to share personal experiences, creating a collaborative learning environment that enhances understanding and broadens perspective.

Training delivery includes:

• Interactive discussions and group dialogue
• Real-world case studies involving delay scenarios
• Practical analysis of A.L.O.P provisions
• Facilitated learning using experience-based insights
• Reviews of common contract conditions and claim triggers

Who Should Attend?

This Training Course is designed for professionals involved in construction, project delivery, insurance, and commercial oversight. It benefits individuals who play a role in managing delays, assessing risk exposures, or supporting contractual performance on site.

This training course will greatly benefit:

• Project engineers
• Project managers
• Quantity surveyors
• Consultants and technical specialists
• Building surveyors
• Financial and banking officials
• Representatives of government agencies and utility companies

These participants will gain valuable practical understanding that supports better decision-making, improved claim preparation, and stronger delay management strategies.

Course Outline

Day 1: An Overview & Construction Project Delays

• Managing Projects and Stakeholders

• The Need for Insurance in Construction Projects

• The use of A.L.O.P cover to mitigate losses

• Projects Contract Administration

• Conditions of Contracts (FIDIC and other contracts)

• Current projects in MENA and Asia – in relation to delays

Day 2: Application of the Construction Policy and its Typical Coverage

• How the CAR policy is arranged?

• Relevant Coverage

• Discussion on Period of Cover and hand over issues

• General Exclusions – Is War related losses covered?

• Policy Conditions – Taking reasonable precautions

• What if there are two policies arranged for the same site?

Day 3: Understanding the Policy itself

• Policy Operative Clause

• Sum Insured

• Limit of Liability

• Typical examples for each Section

• How about Section II losses and delays?

• Consequential loss – covered?

Day 4: Advanced Loss of Profits ( A.L.O.P) and its details

• Who buys A.L.O.P cover?

• Coverage and exposures

• Exceptions and Conditions

• Connection to Section I

• Role of Loss Adjusters in Claims Handling

• Insured loss and the A.L.O.P claim

Day 5: Handling Project Risks, Delays & Claims Management

• What are Underwriters Concerns?

• Risk Management and How it Works

• Claims Management and Project Monitoring

• How to overcome project delays?

• The use of Performance Bonds

• Case Studies relating to delays and A.L.O.P cover