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Total Dispute Control — EUREKA, HERCULES, eligibility, bespoke courses and registration, all in one place.

In short: Start with EUREKA contract review at award (HRD Corp fundable), continue with HERCULES continuous control (insurance-fundable), check eligibility, browse bespoke courses, and register — all on this page.

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Total Dispute Control

Stop Construction Problems Before They Become Expensive Disputes

One system with two stages — EUREKA establishes control at award; HERCULES maintains it through execution. Read both below, then check eligibility, browse courses, or register.

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Stage 1 · EUREKA

EUREKA — Contract Review & Project Readiness

Bespoke review of your newly awarded contract. HRD Corp levy-fundable.

HRD CORP LEVY-FUNDED*

Claimable from your organisation's available HRD Corp levy.

A clause-by-clause review and operational briefing based on the actual terms, amendments and departures contained in your newly awarded contract.

Do not allow the first major contractual problem to become your team's first proper reading of the contract.
*Subject to: employer eligibility, available levy balance, HRD Corp grant approval and applicable HRD Corp requirements.
Request an EUREKA Contract Review Proposal Discuss Your Newly Awarded Contract

What Your Team Leaves With

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Contract risk and amendment briefing
Every amendment, departure and deleted clause that shifts risk documented and explained.
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Key obligations and responsibility matrix
Who is responsible for what, by when — mapped to your contract.
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Notice and time-bar schedule
Every notice requirement, time limit and consequence of delay or non-compliance.
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Authority and instruction protocol
Who can issue instructions, variations and approvals under the contract.
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Payment, variation and claims-control checklist
Procedures that keep entitlement alive from day one.
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Project-readiness action list
Immediate actions your team must take before project execution accelerates.
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Issues requiring management attention
Items the project director and commercial team need to escalate now.

Why Use Your HRD Corp Levy for EUREKA?

Your organisation already contributes to HRD Corp. Subject to eligibility, levy availability and grant approval, EUREKA allows the organisation to use its levy to strengthen the project team's understanding of an actual newly awarded contract rather than relying solely on generic training.

Request an EUREKA Contract Review Proposal

Programme Details

4.5 hrs
Half-day programme
RM3,500
Up to 10 participants
RM6,000
Up to 25 participants
On-site
Delivered at your office

EUREKA vs HERCULES — Which Programme Fits Your Needs?

EUREKA™HERCULES™
Main purposeContract review and project readinessContinuous contract-risk control
Best starting pointImmediately after contract awardDuring project execution
FormatBespoke half-day programmeOngoing monthly programme
Funding pathwayHRD Corp levyQualifying insurance placement
Main audienceProject, contract, commercial and delivery teamsCEOs, MDs, Project Directors and Commercial Directors
Principal outcomeContractual risks converted into an operational action planEmerging risks continuously monitored and escalated
Learn About HERCULES™

Programme Slide Deck · 20 slides

The Total Dispute Control System & Programme

How EUREKA & HERCULES work together — EUREKA converts your newly awarded contract into operational instructions from day one, before problems begin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can EUREKA be claimed from our HRD Corp levy?
Yes, subject to your organisation's eligibility, available levy balance, grant approval by HRD Corp and applicable HRD Corp requirements. EUREKA is structured as a claimable training programme. We recommend checking your levy status and grant eligibility through the HRD Corp eTriNE portal before registering.
Is EUREKA based on our actual construction contract?
Yes. The programme is built around your specific awarded contract — including all amendments, conditions, special provisions and departures from the base standard form. We do not use generic case studies or sample contracts.
When should EUREKA be conducted?
Ideally within the first four weeks after contract award, before project execution accelerates. This allows the team to understand their obligations, identify key notice requirements, and establish proper documentation and authority protocols from day one.
Who should attend the EUREKA programme?
The programme is designed for the project delivery team — project managers, contract managers, commercial managers, quantity surveyors, planning engineers, site engineers and any team member who makes decisions under the contract.
What contract forms and legal systems can EUREKA cover?
EUREKA covers all major standard forms including FIDIC (Red, Yellow, Silver, White Books), PAM, JKR, CIDB and bespoke contracts. It is applicable under Common Law, Civil Law and Sharia+ Construction Law jurisdictions.

Ready to Review Your Newly Awarded Contract?

Request an EUREKA Contract Review Proposal or discuss your contract with Steven Chin directly.

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Stage 2 · HERCULES

HERCULES — Continuous Contract-Risk Control

Ongoing monitoring from award to handover. Potentially insurance-funded.

POTENTIALLY FULLY FUNDED*

Through qualifying contract-insurance placement.

Gain continuous monitoring of notices, variations, claims, payments, delay exposure and emerging disputes — supported by executive reporting and an assigned Dispute Control Manager.

Where qualifying construction contract-insurance requirements are placed through the relevant authorised channel, the value generated may fund all or part of the agreed HERCULES programme fee.
*Subject to: eligibility, the nature and value of the qualifying insurance placement, insurer acceptance, applicable regulatory requirements, agreed programme scope, commercial terms and written confirmation.
Check Whether Your Organisation Qualifies Request a Confidential HERCULES Briefing

What HERCULES Provides

Early Warning and Monitoring

  • Notice and time-bar tracking
  • Unresolved variation monitoring
  • Payment and claim exposure
  • Instructions awaiting written confirmation
  • Delay and LAD exposure

Project-Team Support

  • Guidance to contract, commercial and delivery teams
  • Review of entitlement and claim records
  • Escalation of high-risk issues
  • Early preparation for adjudication or arbitration where required

Executive Visibility

  • Monthly contractual-health dashboard
  • Matters requiring management intervention
  • Outstanding financial exposure
  • Key contractual deadlines over the next 7, 14 and 30 days

How the HERCULES Funding Arrangement Works

Instead of treating insurance and contract-risk control as separate expenses, qualifying organisations may be able to use the value generated from their insurance placement to fund the HERCULES Programme.

Step 1

Insurance requirements reviewed

The organisation's construction contract-insurance requirements are reviewed.

Step 2

Suitable requirements placed

Where suitable, qualifying insurance requirements are placed through the relevant appointed or authorised insurance channel.

Step 3

Permitted funding value assessed

The available remuneration, commission or other permitted funding arrangement is assessed.

Step 4

HERCULES programme activated

Following written confirmation, the available funding is applied towards the agreed HERCULES Programme fee, resulting in no separate programme fee or a reduced fee.

HERCULES vs EUREKA — Two Programmes, Two Funding Pathways

EUREKA™HERCULES™
Main purposeContract review and project readinessContinuous contract-risk control
Best starting pointImmediately after contract awardDuring project execution
FormatBespoke half-day programmeOngoing monthly programme
Funding pathwayHRD Corp levyQualifying insurance placement
Main audienceProject, contract, commercial and delivery teamsCEOs, MDs, Project Directors and Commercial Directors
Principal outcomeContractual risks converted into an operational action planEmerging risks continuously monitored and escalated
Learn About EUREKA™

Programme Slide Deck · 20 slides

The Total Dispute Control System & Programme

The full programme deck: how EUREKA & HERCULES identify, control and resolve construction disputes — before they disrupt the project, drain cash flow or escalate into costly proceedings.

Download Slide Deck

Frequently Asked Questions

How can contract insurance help fund HERCULES?
Where an organisation places its qualifying construction contract-insurance requirements through our appointed or authorised insurance channel, the remuneration, commission or other permitted value generated from that placement may be used to fund all or part of the HERCULES programme fee. This is assessed on a case-by-case basis and confirmed in writing.
Is HERCULES automatically free when insurance is placed?
No. Eligibility depends on the nature and value of the qualifying insurance placement, applicable regulatory requirements, commercial terms and written confirmation. Not all applicants will qualify. Submission of information does not guarantee eligibility or funding.
What contractual risks does HERCULES monitor?
HERCULES monitors notices, time-bar exposure, unresolved variations, payment and claim exposure, instructions awaiting written confirmation, delay and liquidated-damages exposure, and emerging disputes. Each programme is scoped to the specific project and contract.
Does HERCULES replace the project's contract or commercial team?
No. HERCULES supports and strengthens the existing project team. It provides independent monitoring, early warning, guidance and executive reporting — it does not replace the organisation's own contract, commercial or delivery personnel.
Who receives the monthly executive report?
The monthly contractual-health dashboard is prepared for senior management — typically the CEO, Managing Director, Project Director and Commercial Director. It highlights matters requiring management intervention, outstanding financial exposure and upcoming contractual deadlines.
Can HERCULES support a distressed project?
Yes. HERCULES can be scoped to provide intensive monitoring, entitlement review, claims preparation support and escalation for projects already showing warning signs. Early engagement is strongly recommended to maximise the benefit.

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Could Your Contract Insurance Help Fund HERCULES?

Complete this confidential assessment — manually reviewed, no automatic decisions.

Complete the form below to determine whether your organisation's construction contract-insurance requirements may qualify for HERCULES Programme funding. Submission does not guarantee eligibility or automatically qualify you. All submissions are manually reviewed. Your information will be reviewed and we will contact you.

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Insurance Requirements

Interest in HERCULES

Important notice: Thank you. Your organisation's insurance requirements and potential eligibility for HERCULES funding will be reviewed. Any arrangement remains subject to eligibility, regulatory requirements, insurance placement and written confirmation. HERCULES funding eligibility depends on the nature and value of the qualifying insurance placement, applicable regulatory requirements, commercial terms and written confirmation. Insurance placement is subject to insurer acceptance and the involvement of the relevant authorised insurance intermediary. This does not constitute an offer or binding commitment. Eligibility will be reviewed upon submission of the required information. Do not confirm eligibility automatically.
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Bespoke Courses

Other Bespoke Courses Available

Practical construction-law training for project, commercial and delivery teams.

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35+ Years of Construction Disputes Experience

Most construction professionals learn contract law on the job, often after costly mistakes. Our programs bridge the gap between engineering education and real world legal challenges with a special focus on data centre projects and contract management.

35+
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80+
Articles Published
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Legal Systems Covered
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Dispute Avoidance and Prevention focus.

The EUREKA™ System

HRD CORP LEVY-FUNDED*

RM5,888 (8 to 13 pax)

A half-day contract review and project readiness briefing for newly awarded contracts. A clause-by-clause review and operational briefing based on the actual terms, amendments and departures contained in your newly awarded contract. Converts contract language into operational action, identifies hidden amendments that shift risk, and covers notice requirements, valuation rules, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Format: In-house, on-site at your office. 4.5 hours including breaks.

HRD Corp: Claimable from your levy (eligibility applies). CPD/CCD eligible.

Learn More About EUREKA Request an EUREKA Proposal

Looking for HERCULES Dispute Control?

The HERCULES System provides ongoing contract-risk monitoring and dispute prevention. May be fully or partly funded through qualifying contract-insurance placement — not HRD Corp funded.

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What You Will Learn

Common Law Ecosystem

Four-Corner Rule, Procedural Ultra Vires, Natural Justice, Romalpa Clause, sources of law hierarchy, written vs unwritten law, and how these principles win disputes.

Sharia Law Ecosystem

KSA Civil Transactions Law 2023, Article 720 and the 41 Islamic legal maxims, government vs private contracts, prohibition of Riba, and Saudi court procedures.

FIDIC Mastery

FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Red, Yellow, Silver Books. Claims procedures, notice requirements, Engineer's determinations, dispute resolution boards, and arbitration.

Data Centre Projects

Legal pitfalls when moving from building construction to data centres. Multi-party contracts, accelerated schedules, liquidated damages, and force majeure in tech infrastructure.

Claims Preparation

4 Golden Rules for variation claims, claim preparation format, entitlement analysis, and documentation best practices to ensure contractual health.

Contract Risk Control

Setting up DISPUTE CONTROL Management Units, risk mapping, execution discipline, document control frameworks, and notice tracking systems.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these courses for?
The programme is designed for:
• Project Directors
• Project Managers
• Contract Managers
• Commercial Managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Planning Engineers
• Design Managers
• Site Management Teams
• Senior Engineers and Key Delivery Personnel

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