Day 1: Change Management Concepts in Engineering Projects

• Definition and importance of change management

• Types of changes (scope, time, cost, quality)

• Causes and impacts of change in engineering projects

• Change lifecycle in engineering projects

• Relationship between change management and contract management

Day 2: Change Management Strategies and Tools

• Recognized change management models (PMBOK, PRINCE2)

• Change Control Board (CCB) and governance

• Change impact analysis techniques

• Change order documentation and control

• Best practices in managing change in large engineering projects

Day 3: Smart Contracts – Concepts and Technologies

• Definition and evolution of smart contracts

• Role of blockchain technology

• Components and operating mechanisms of smart contracts

• Traditional contracts vs. smart contracts

• Applications of smart contracts in engineering and construction

Day 4: Smart Contracts in Engineering Project Management

• Linking smart contracts to schedule and cost

• Automated payments and performance verification

• Managing changes and claims using smart contracts

• Integration with BIM, ERP, and GIS systems

• Legal, regulatory, and contractual challenges

Day 5: Risk Management and Practical Application

• Risks related to change and smart contracts

• Cybersecurity and data protection

• Case studies of smart contract implementation

• Workshop: Designing a change management framework using smart contracts

• Future trends and digital transformation in project management