Subcontractor Management and Payment
Main contractors carry the risk of subcontractor failure and the disputes that come with payment chains. This course covers engaging subcontractors and managing payment down the chain.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Risk carried by the main contractor
- 02Flowing down main contract terms into subcontracts
- 03Subcontractor assessment, capability and financial standing
- 04Payment applications, certification and timing
- 05Retention, bonds, guarantees and security
- 06Variations, claims and disputes down the chain
- 07Subcontractor default, termination and replacement
What you will gain
- Structure subcontracts that flow down main contract terms
- Assess subcontractor capability before appointment
- Manage payment applications and certification
- Handle retention, security and guarantees
- Resolve subcontractor disputes and claims
- Manage subcontractor default and replacement
Who should attend
- Contract administrators and quantity surveyors
- Project and construction managers
- Commercial staff in contracting
- Procurement professionals in construction
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to 5 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 8 to 10 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 21 to 23 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
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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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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