NON-ACCREDITED SHORT COURSE

Strengthen contract management, reduce disputes, and protect commercial relationships.

Advanced Contracts Understanding for Commercial Construction Professionals

Overview

This advanced course is designed for experienced commercial construction professionals who regularly work with contracts and want deeper insight into managing contractual risk, administering contracts effectively, and navigating common dispute scenarios in commercial construction and building services projects.

The focus is practical and commercially grounded, helping participants balance strong contract management with maintaining productive client and contractor relationships.

Who should attend

  • Senior contract administrators
  • Senior sales and estimating staff
  • Project managers
  • Commercial managers and business owners

What you’ll learn

Participants will explore:

  • When contracts are essential in trade and project environments
  • Deeper analysis of key construction contract terms
  • Risks associated with operating without a formal contract
  • Purchase orders and their legal implications
  • Common causes of contractual disputes in commercial projects
  • Practical contract administration strategies
  • Managing contractual issues while preserving commercial relationships

Learning outcomes

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

  • Apply advanced contract administration techniques
  • Identify and manage contractual risk more effectively
  • Anticipate dispute triggers and respond appropriately
  • Strengthen commercial outcomes while minimising dispute exposure

Delivery and duration

  • Online (virtual delivery via Microsoft Teams)
  • 3 hours
  • Practical examples, case discussions and live Q&A

For in-person and group bookings, contact AMCA Training.

Facilitator:

Angela Olsen is an experienced construction law specialist with over a decade of hands-on industry experience working with commercial construction, building services and HVAC businesses.

Dates

  • Wednesday 27 May 2026
  • Thursday 27 August 2026
  • Thursday 5 November 2026

Price

  • AMCA members: $395 + GST
  • Non-members: $495 + GST

For bundled options and savings, contact AMCA Training.

Refund and cancellation policy

  • A full refund will be given if AMCA Australia is notified in writing within 5 days of the course commencement date. Student substitutions will be considered if they fit the course criteria. Notification must be in writing.
  • A non-refundable enrolment fee of $130.00 applies for cancellations made after the 5-day deadline. This fee is included in the total course cost.
  • Transfer requests must be made in writing at least 5 days prior to the original course date. A $130.00 transfer fee applies after this date.
  • AMCA Australia reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses due to insufficient registrations or events beyond its control. In such cases, a full refund will be issued.

How to apply

To apply, register here.

Applicants will receive a confirmation notification before course commencement. Credit transfers are available for those with recognised qualifications.

Intakes vary by state – please refer to the registration page for more information.

More information 

Contact AMCA Training on 1300 475 615 or [email protected].

Important disclaimer:

The content delivered in this course is for general information and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. AMCA and its facilitators accept no liability for decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided. Participants should obtain independent legal advice relevant to their specific circumstances.