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Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur
NO 1, JALAN PANTAI JAYA, TOWER 3, 59200 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA,

https://wyndhamgrand bangsarkl.com.my/

Phone : 03-2298 1888

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FOR COURSE DETAILS

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Office: 03 2283 6109

Mobile: +60 122281247

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Office: 03 2283 6100

Mobile: +60 193637822

phoebe@ipa.com.my

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Office: 03 2282 6112

Mobile: +60 172566121

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FOR CUSTOMISED IN-HOUSE TRAINING

Jane,

Office: 03 2283 6101

Mobile: +60 129418251

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Keith,

Office: 03 2283 0000

Mobile: +60 162272735

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ADDRESS

A-28-5, 28th Floor, Menara UOA Bangsar,
No.5, Jalan Bangsar Utama 1,
59000 Kuala Lumpur

FOCUSING ON

PART A: RISK MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS
Session 1: Risk Fundamentals in Construction
Session 2: Anatomy of Project Failure & Lessons Learned
Session 3: Risk Identification, Assessment & Tools
Session 4: Risk Mitigation, Control & Best Practices

PART B: SUBCONTRACT MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Session 1: Principles & Legal Framework of Subcontracting
Session 2: Drafting & Negotiating Subcontracts
Session 3: Subcontract Administration & Performance Management
Session 4: Disputes, Claims & Commercial Awareness

PART A: RISK MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Construction is a high-risk business where a single overlooked risk can transform expected profit into severe losses.
• Learn practical frameworks for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.
• Gain region-specific insights from Malaysian and ASEAN mega projects.
• Understand how risk allocation under contracts affects project delivery.
• Equip yourself with tools to anticipate disputes and avoid costly claims.
• Position yourself to be a trusted advisor in risk- sensitive projects.

PART B: SUBCONTRACT MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Subcontractors execute nearly 80–90% of construction work packages, making subcontract management central to project success. Poorly managed subcontracts can lead to disputes, cash flow crises, and project delays.
This course will help you:
• Gain clarity on legal principles related to subcontracting provisions.
• Learn how to negotiate subcontract clauses to balance risks fairly.
• Improve your skills in administering subcontractors through documentation, monitoring, and payment systems.
• Enhance your role as a commercially
aware professional in today’s complex contracting environment.

AFTER ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL RETURN TO YOUR JOB…

Understanding the inherent risks in construction projects and why they cannot be eliminated but must be managed.
Applying structured tools and frameworks (risk registers, probability–impact analysis, mitigation strategies).
Learning from global and ASEAN case studies of both project failures and success stories.
Developing a proactive mindset for turning risks into opportunities.
Understanding the principles and legal framework of subcontracting in construction projects.
Identifying and negotiating key subcontract clauses including back-to-back obligations, indemnity, conditional payment, and set-off.
Applying best practices in subcontract administration covering scope, quality, safety, cash flow, and documentation.
Recognizing typical subcontract disputes and evaluating effective resolution mechanisms including arbitration, adjudication, and negotiation.
Building commercial awareness to avoiding pitfalls and strengthening subcontractor–main contractor relationships.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course will benefit professionals across the construction and infrastructure sector, including:
• Employers / Owners and their Representatives
• Government Ministries & Project Agencies
• Developers & Project Funding Agencies
• Contractors and Subcontractors
• Architects, Engineers, and Quantity Surveyors
• Project Managers, Commercial Managers & Risk Officers

METHODOLOGY

Interactive Lectures
Malaysia Specific Case Studies
Quiz
Group Exercises
Role Play Exercises
Interactive Format with ample time for Q & A

DAY 1

DAY 1: RISK MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

9:00

SESSION 1: RISK FUNDAMENTALS IN CONSTRUCTION

Nature of risk in construction: unavoidable but manageable
Types of risks (design, construction, coordination, force majeure)
Essential features of construction projects and why they are inherently risky
Lessons from global studies and Indian/ ASEAN context

10.45

SESSION 2: ANATOMY OF PROJECT FAILURE & LESSONS LEARNED

Why mega projects fail: optimism bias, poor leadership, inadequate planning
Case study deep dive: The French Panama Canal project (technical, financial,
environmental, and leadership failures)
Group exercise: Identify at least 5 risk management takeaways from the Panama case

1:00

Lunch

2:00

SESSION 3: RISK IDENTIFICATION,
ASSESSMENT & TOOLS

Six simple questions of risk process (David Hillson framework)
Probability × Impact = Risk rating model
Risk appetite, tolerance, threshold
Risk register (structure, live updating, visual risk matrix)
Exercise: Participants draft a mini risk
register for a sample project

Case Study: Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala
Lumpur (Malaysia)

3:45

SESSION 4: RISK MITIGATION, CONTROL & BEST PRACTICES

Risk responses: avoidance, transfer,
retention, sharing
Role of subcontracting and insurance in risk transfer
Practical tips (Top 10 best practices)
International standards and guidelines (PMBOK, BS6079, PRAM, RAMP, DoD Guide)
Use of new technologies (BIM, drones, prefabrication) for risk reduction
Interactive debate: “Is risk transfer always better than risk retention?”

5:00	End of Day 1

DAY 2

DAY 2: SUBCONTRACT MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

9:00	SESSION 1: PRINCIPLES & LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF SUBCONTRACTING Role of subcontractors in construction projects Domestic vs nominated vs named subcontractors Privity of contract & FIDIC Red Book Clause 4.4 Why subcontracting is critical in modern projects