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First Rule Contract Training

Make sense of construction contracts, cut through the legalese, and negotiate with confidence.

Contract Review & Revision

Decipher the legalese, spot hidden traps, and make changes that align with your company’s best interests.

Contract Negotiation

Real-world, battle-tested strategies to secure optimal terms and conditions that the other side will agree to

Boots-on-the-Ground Masterclass

The ultimate masterclass on harnessing contracts to drive project success in the field.

In-Project Communication

Master the communication skills needed to protect your company's interest while fostering collaboration with the other side.

The First Rule of a Successful Company Training Program:

Make learning engaging and relevant to your team's needs

Most company training programs typically cover company policies, safety procedures, and technical skills – often lacking a necessary focus on contract education. This common gap in training is attributed to a belief that mastering contracts is only for lawyers or legal experts. However, non-lawyer employees often find themselves responsible for handling contracts ranging from $5,000 to over $100 million without the necessary knowledge or training.

First Rule Training simplifies contract literacy by making it approachable, engaging, and practical for any team member involved in negotiating and managing contracts.

  • CONTRACT REVIEW
    & REVISION
  • CONTRACT
    NEGOTIATION
  • BOOTS-ON-THE-GROUND MASTERCLASS
  • IN-PROJECT COMMUNICATION

Contract Review & Revision

Decipher the legalese, spot hidden traps, and make changes that align with your company's best interests.

  • Identify and mitigate risks in contract language
  • Propose changes that offer better protection
  • Preserve stakeholder relationships

In this 5-hour course, teams learn the language of contracts and how to thoroughly review and revise any construction contract that comes their way.

At the contract review and revision phase, your team needs a legal lens to ensure total clarity and accuracy for the protection of your company. In an industry full of risk and potential liabilities it is essential to know how to identify and address ambiguous language and hidden traps. 

First Rule’s Contract Review & Revision course teaches teams everything they need to know about the contracts they’re asked to sign. Teams not only learn to interpret complex jargon, but also revise and edit unfavorable terms to safeguard the success of the project and the future of their companies.

ALL SIGNATURE COURSES ARE INCLUDED IN ANY FIRST RULE MEMBERSHIP

Contract Negotiation

Real-world, battle-tested strategies to secure optimal terms and conditions.

  • Handle pushback like a pro
  • Build mutually beneficial agreements
  • Avoid costly disputes and litigation

In this 5-hour course, teams learn how to streamline negotiations with clients and reach mutually beneficial outcomes – without damaging relationships or losing out on key terms.

The first step in achieving successful contract outcomes is mastering the art of negotiation. A good negotiator can secure favorable terms, minimize risks, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. An ill-equipped negotiator may expose the company to unexpected costs, litigation threats, and a compromised reputation.

First Rule’s Contract Negotiation course covers common contractor and subcontractor relationship challenges, effective communication techniques, and how to protect your company from the unexpected.

ALL SIGNATURE COURSES ARE INCLUDED IN ANY FIRST RULE MEMBERSHIP