C-BUILD ACADEMY

Programme :

• May 19, 2025 - Mandatory global training (for mediators, arbitrators & experts) @CEPANI - VBO/FEB premises, Rue Ravenstein- Ravensteinstraat 4, 1000 Brussels, as from 2pm to 6:30pm

• May 20, 2025 - Module 1 : deep dive for mediators @CEPANI - VBO/FEB premises, Rue Ravenstein- Ravensteinstraat 4, 1000 Brussels, as from 9am to 1pm

• May 20, 2025 - Module 2 : deep dive for arbitrators @CEPANI - VBO/FEB premises, Rue Ravenstein- Ravensteinstraat 4, 1000 Brussels, as from 2pm to 6.30pm

• May 20, 2025 - Module 3 : deep dive for experts @CEPANI - VBO/FEB premises, Rue Ravenstein- Ravensteinstraat 4, 1000 Brussels, as from 2pm to 6.30pm

Price:

• CEPANI /IBJ -IJE Member:
  Option 1:
  Mandatory Global Training + 1 Deep Dive Module: €450

  Option 2:
  Mandatory Global Training + 2 Deep Dive Modules: €750

• Non member:
  Option 1:
  Mandatory Global Training + 1 Deep Dive Module: €550

  Option 2:
  Mandatory Global Training + 2 Deep Dive Modules: €850

  Prices are VAT exclusive.

The registration fee includes coffee breaks throughout the day, but lunch is not provided.

Given that places are limited, only registrations confirmed by CEPANI are valid.

All cancellations must be communicated to CEPANI at least 3 working days before the day of the event in order to be taken into consideration.

This global training provides insights into construction disputes and their resolution, covering key project structures, contract types, and legal principles. It includes in-depth analysis of FIDIC & NEC4 rules, essential contractual clauses (force majeure, liquidated damages, guarantees), common claims (hardship, quantum), and the role of insurers in construction projects.

Detailed programme :

General introduction

The usual structuration of major construction projects and their participants

The diverse types of contracts

The fundamental legal principles of construction contracts, including sub-contracts

The usual contractual clauses, including :

•         B2B abusive clauses

•         force majeure

•         variations

•         liquidated damages

•         contractual guaranties

•         best efforts clauses

FIDIC rules and NEC4 contracts

Usual construction claims, including hardship and quantum

Relationships with the insurers

This module focuses on the specificities of construction mediation, covering mediation techniques tailored to the sector, key participants, and practical case studies. It includes topics like project duration, follow-up, expert investigation, and provisional/final acceptance. The module also explores the Breyne law, co-mediation approaches, and hybrid processes like med-arb and arb-med, providing a comprehensive understanding of mediation in construction disputes.

Detailed programme :

Specificities in construction mediation

• mediation techniques specific to construction

• potential participants

• case studies

• duration

• follow up of the project

• expert investigation

• provisional/final acceptance

• Breyne law

• co-mediation

• med-arb/arb-med/etc

This module provides a deep dive into delays in construction, covering critical topics such as planning, float, and critical path analysis, as well as parallel delays and causation. It explores the specificities of construction arbitration, including the production of documents, expert interventions, and the role of mediation. The module also examines Dispute Resolution Boards (DRB), Dispute Adjudication Boards (DAB), and third-party binding decisions, along with non-binding opinions. Additionally, it covers multi-party, multi-contract arbitrations and the flexibility of arbitration procedures in construction disputes.

Detailed programme :

Delays in construction (including planning, float, critical path, etc)

Parallel delays and causation

Specificities of arbitration construction, including

• production of documents

• expert interventions

• mediation

• DRB

• DAB

• third party binding decision

• non-binding opinion

• Multi-party multi-contract arbitrations

Flexibility of the Arbitration procedure

This module covers the basic principles of arbitration, providing a brief overview of the arbitral procedure. It looks into the specificities of expert interventions in arbitration, including the deposition techniques for experts proposed by the parties and expert investigations ordered by the arbitral tribunal. The module also explores key examination techniques such as direct examination, cross-examination, and hot-tubbing. Additionally, the role of the secretariat is examined.

Detailed programme :

The basic principles of arbitration

Brief summary of an arbitral procedure

Specificities of an expert intervention in arbitration

• experts proposed by the parties and the relevant deposition techniques

• expert investigation ordered by the arbitral tribunal and the relevant techniques

• direct examination, X examination, hot tubbing

 Role of the secretariat