C-BUILD by CEPANI Academy @CEPANI on May 19 and on May 20, 2025
	About the event In the construction sector, disputes are often complex, highly technical, and time-sensitive. The quality of dispute resolution greatly depends on the expertise of the professionals involved. With this in mind, the training organized by C-Build by CEPANI is designed to equip lawyers, in-house counsel, and construction sector professionals with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to excel as arbitrators, mediators, or experts. At CEPANI, we recognize that our strength as Belgium’s leading ADR institution is only as strong as the expertise of the individuals we appoint. This training program reflects our commitment to building a pool of high-caliber professionals specifically suited to address the unique challenges of construction disputes. Developed by leading practitioners and academics with extensive experience in construction arbitration and mediation, the C-Build by CEPANI program covers all aspects of dispute resolution in the construction sector, from contract analysis and claims management to arbitration proceedings and expert roles.

 

Programme

 

• May 19, 2025 – Mandatory global training (for mediators, arbitrators & experts) as from 2pm to 6:30pm.

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.

• May 20, 2025 – Module 1 : deep dive for mediators as from 9am to 1pm.

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.

• May 20, 2025– Module 2 : deep dive for arbitrators as from 2pm to 6.30pm.

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.

• May 20, 2025– Module 3 : deep dive for experts as from 2pm to 6.30pm.

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.

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.