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Synergie Training offers a range of awareness courses, including Contract Negotiation, Commercial Awareness, CDM Awareness, and Health & Safety Awareness, to enhance your professional skills.

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Synergie Training offers a range of awareness courses designed to boost your professional skills. These courses help you understand key contract principles, commercial practices, and health and safety standards. You will learn how to manage contracts effectively, avoid conflicts, and resolve disputes confidently.

Our training covers essential legal and commercial topics tailored for construction and engineering professionals. Whether you want to improve negotiation skills or gain a solid grounding in contract management, these courses provide practical knowledge you can apply immediately. Training is available online, onsite, or at locations across the UK, making it easy to fit learning into your schedule.

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Awareness Courses

Contractual Awareness

£595+VAT

The Contractual Awareness Training course covers English and Scots laws over 2 days. It includes topics such as legal background, contract formation, terms and clauses, ending contracts, tort and delict, engineering contracts, dispute resolution, and more. The course aims to enhance participants' understanding of contract law and its practical applications in various contexts.

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Construction Planning

£545+VAT

This 2-day course focuses on construction planning, covering topics such as critical path analysis, resource management, computer planning systems, and progress reporting. Participants will learn about coding programs, critical chain theory, and effective reporting techniques. Practical exercises include preparing network diagrams and weekly programs. The course aims to enhance participants' understanding of construction planning principles and equip them with the skills needed for effective project management.

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Introduction to Contract Management

£545+VAT

This 2-day course focuses on effective contract management for purchasers handling large, long-term contracts. Topics include common contract issues, procurement project objectives, supplier selection, risk assessment, compliance, and negotiation strategies. The course aims to equip new purchasing staff and contract managers with the necessary knowledge to enhance their contract management skills and achieve results. Suitable for those managing complex goods and services contracts, the course emphasizes creating partnering relationships with suppliers and continuous improvement.

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Commercial Awareness (2 Day)

£595+VAT

The Commercial Awareness Training course aims to develop participants' understanding of commercial aspects in project management. The course covers topics such as tendering risks, estimating, financial appraisal, procurement, contract types, payment terms, contract law, risk management, and execution risks. Through lectures, exercises, workshops, and case studies, participants learn to assess and manage commercial implications effectively. The course duration is 2 days, with locations available in various cities in the UK and internationally.

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Essential Contract Law

£325+VAT

This one-day course focuses on the legal essentials of construction contracts, providing delegates with an understanding of contract formation, operation, and interpretation. It covers English law basics, contract terms, breaches, remedies, and the law of tort as it applies to construction contracts. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge to recall essential legal points, understand the legal framework of construction operations, and assess parties' strengths in disputes. It is intended for all involved in construction projects and includes tutorial questions and case law examples.

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Contract Conditions

£275+VAT

The Contract Conditions Training course covers legal aspects of forming contracts, defects liability, delay liabilities, contract variations, performance bonds, and limitations of liability. The course aims to provide participants with an understanding of contract conditions and their implications in various scenarios. Open forums are included for discussion and clarification. The course is one day long and is offered at various locations in the UK and internationally.

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An Introduction to Contracts for Engineering and Construction Professionals

£575+VAT

The Introduction to Contract Law Training program covers English and Scots laws over a 2-day course. It delves into common law jurisdictions, contract formation, terms, breach, tort, engineering contracts, payment mechanisms, standard forms, and dispute resolution processes. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of contract law essentials, including contract formation, terms, and dispute resolution mechanisms, to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills in contract law.

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