Specialization Course on Dispute Boards
One hundred twenty hours to train adjudicators capable of serving on a Dispute Board in public works contracts: the regulatory framework, the procedure and the craft of deciding while construction is under way.
ANDEARB delivers its Continuing Education offering through specialized courses and programs. This program provides theoretical and practical knowledge to understand, apply and manage proceedings before Dispute Boards in a domestic context.
Objectives
- Understand the legal nature of the Dispute Board, its purpose and the principles that govern it.
- Define its powers and functions, and its relationship with the other bodies of the public procurement system.
- Conduct proceedings before the board: submission of disputes, document management, hearings and time limits.
- Draft advisory opinions and binding decisions that meet the required standards of reasoning.
- Apply risk allocation and dispute prevention tools during contract performance.
- Take part in a full case simulation, from preparation through to decision.
Who should attend
- Engineers, architects and construction industry professionals.
- Public officials involved in public works and procurement.
- In-house counsel for construction and consulting firms.
- State attorneys (procuradores públicos).
- Arbitrators, supervisors, project leads and managers.
- Professionals seeking to serve as adjudicators.
Methodology
| Component | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Live sessions | Videoconference classes with the faculty, based on real construction cases. |
| Asynchronous work | Readings, presentations, videos and assessments on the course platform. |
| Workshops | Drafting of minutes, reports, recommendations and decisions, with individual feedback. |
| Final simulation | A complete case before the board or tribunal: preparation, presentation, advocacy and decision. |
| Tutoring | Ongoing support throughout the program. |
Certification
A digital certificate is awarded to participants who complete 100% of the content and obtain a minimum grade of 12. The certificate states the program's 120 academic hours.
Faculty
The course is taught by arbitrators and adjudicators from the Center's rosters, with experience in disputes arising from public works contracts.