Contract Variations and Change Orders
Most contract disputes are not about the contract signed but about the changes made afterwards, agreed verbally on site and priced later. This course covers controlling change so it stays enforceable.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Disputes about the changes, not the contract
- 02What is a variation, and what is simply the original scope
- 03Instruction, notice and the mechanism the contract requires
- 04Valuation: rates, analogous rates, and fair valuation
- 05Time consequences, extensions and concurrent delay
- 06Work done on a verbal instruction and how to recover it
- 07Contemporaneous records, notices and the evidence that decides
What you will gain
- Identify what actually constitutes a variation
- Follow the instruction and notice mechanism
- Value a variation using the contract's own rules
- Handle time as well as cost consequences
- Deal with work done without written instruction
- Keep records that support a claim or defend one
Who should attend
- Contract and commercial managers
- Project managers and quantity surveyors
- Procurement and legal staff
- Contractors and subcontractors pricing change
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 8 to 9 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 2 to 3 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 12 to 13 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 14 to 15 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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