Infrastructure & Construction Training

The one-day course provides an introduction to the ICE Conditions of Contract 7th Edition, focusing on essential definitions, contract style, and key clauses. Participants will learn about contract basics, parties' duties, contract operation, variations, unforeseen conditions, subcontractors, and miscellaneous clauses. The course aims to help civil engineers and construction professionals understand the standard Conditions, obligations, risk-sharing, and claims evaluation. Taught by an experienced tutor, the program covers a range of topics related to civil engineering contracts.

This one-day course focuses on providing a comprehensive introduction to the conceptual design of railway bridges in the UK. It covers key aspects such as design considerations, materials, construction techniques, and specific load requirements unique to railway structures. Participants will learn about modelling, analysis, special installation techniques, and design for concrete and steel components. The course is intended for graduates, designers, project managers, and construction engineers interested in railway bridge design, as well as highway bridge engineers seeking to broaden their knowledge.

The FIDIC Training course is a 2-day program aimed at providing a detailed understanding of FIDIC contracts. The course covers topics such as contract analysis, payment and valuation, risk allocation, claims, and dispute provisions. Participants will compare Red, Yellow, Silver, and Gold Books, learn about design responsibilities, and explore making credible claims. Workshops are included for practical problem-solving. The course aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and effectively manage FIDIC contracts.

The course is a one-day training session focusing on flood risk assessment and its application, examining legal responsibilities, technical challenges, and the impact of climate change. Participants will gain an understanding of flood risk assessment concepts through interactive exercises, discussions, and case studies. The course is suitable for individuals from various backgrounds in the public and private sectors, including government officers, developers, planners, architects, engineers, and construction professionals. No prerequisites are required for enrollment.

This one-day course focuses on enhancing skills related to estimating and pricing in contracting organizations. The course covers topics such as different estimating approaches, elements, planning sequences, and techniques. Participants engage in exercises and case studies to understand the impact of payment terms on pricing tenders, cash flow importance, and strategies for making tenders more competitive. The course also includes a practical exercise on estimating and bidding for a Lump Sum Contract, emphasizing risk management.

This one-day course provides a practical introduction to contaminated land, focusing on the impact of legislation on construction projects. It covers key assessment criteria, risk assessment methodologies, remediation techniques, waste management, and consultant selection. The course is designed for professionals like engineers, project managers, developers, and regulators who require a basic understanding of contaminated land issues. The tutor, a contaminated land specialist, facilitates open discussions among participants from various disciplines. By the end of the course, attendees should have a better understanding of current legislation, investigation requirements, risk assessment, remediation methods, waste management, and consultant selection.

This 2-day course aims to introduce and provide a basic understanding of wastewater treatment technologies, focusing on the removal of pathogenic micro-organisms through physical, chemical, and biological processes. Participants will learn to convert waste materials into safe products for disposal, ensuring public health and ecological protection. The course covers topics such as wastewater composition, treatment aims, design processes, and various treatment methods. Suitable for professionals from diverse backgrounds, the course is led by Professor Robert Jackson, an experienced civil engineer and expert in sustainable engineering technologies.

This one-day course focuses on providing in-depth knowledge and practical skills related to asphalt construction and maintenance. Participants will learn about excavation, backfill, sub base, asphalt terminology, aggregate properties, bitumen grades, laying techniques, ancillary activities, and assessment of finished jobs. The course aims to enhance understanding of asphalt materials and their applications, as well as improve the quality and durability of asphalt construction projects. Practical sessions are included for hands-on experience in asphalt laying.