Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance

Auditing Construction Projects

Construction projects involve large budgets, complex contracts and many opportunities for overruns and fraud. This course covers auditing construction projects: project governance, procurement and tendering, contract administration, progress and payment certification, variations and claims, quality and close-out.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Independent project audits can save significant sums. You will learn where construction projects lose money and how to audit them.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Case studies of troubled projects, document review exercises, payment testing and site audit planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand construction project risks
Audit project governance and reporting
Review procurement and contract award
Test progress valuations and payments
Audit variations and claims
Review quality and project close-out

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Internal auditors
Project auditors
Quantity surveyors
Project control professionals
Audit managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Project risk assessment
Contract review
Payment testing
Claims analysis
Close-out review

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Construction Risks

09:00–10:08Project life cycle
10:08–11:00Common losses
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Common losses (continued)
11:45–12:53Fraud risks
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 2Governance and Procurement

09:00–10:08Project governance
10:08–11:00Tendering
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Tendering (continued)
11:45–12:53Award
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Payments

09:00–10:08Progress valuations
10:08–11:00Retentions
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Retentions (continued)
11:45–12:53Certification
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Variations and Claims

09:00–10:08Variation control
10:08–11:00Claims
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Claims (continued)
11:45–12:53Delays
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Quality and Close-Out

09:00–10:08Quality records
10:08–11:00Final accounts
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Final accounts (continued)
11:45–12:53Lessons
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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