ISLAMABAD - Institution of Engineers Pakistan (IEP) Rawalpindi-Islamabad Centre (RIC) on Monday organised a seminar for graduate engineers on the topic of ‘Construction Claims’ to highlight the issues in Project Management.
It was aimed at apprising the young engineers about their managerial responsibilities and legal obligations in settling different claims and disputes.
The event was arranged by the RIC as a part of its continuing professional development programme (CPD) for the young engineers.
Project Management Professional Engr Haroon Rashid was the guest speaker who emphasised the importance of effective management of claims and disputes in the construction work.
Engr. Prof Dr Attaullah Shah, Vice Chancellor Karakorum International University, Gilgit-Baltistan, apprised about settling claims and ensuring transparency of contracts in executing both civil and public sectors projects.
Engr Ahmed Shamim, Convener of CPD, conducted the session and present on the occasion were Chairman IEP-RIC, Engr Hafiz M Ehsan-ul-Haq Qazi and Secretary IEP-RIC Gp Capt Engr Najamuddin.
Engr Haroon Rashid explained to the participants about the common claims that were faced by the project engineers in the construction process.
These claims, he said, were needed to be settled under FIDIC 87 that entails the international norms and practices for carrying out projects.
Dr. Attaullah Shah, while giving examples from his rich Project Managemennt experience, was of the view that transparency of the contract was very important, for which the engineers needed to maintain proper record and evidences.