[ Construction, Architecture & Engineering ]
From kick-off to handover: run international construction projects with linguistic confidence – in site meetings, tenders, variation negotiations and the daily coordination of mixed-language teams on site.
Training key facts
Target groups
Project and site management, architects and specialist planners, estimating and procurement, claim management, and international professionals on German construction sites.
Languages and level
English (focus) and German for international professionals · A2–C2
Formats and duration
1:1, small group (3–8), team · 60/90 min · intensive workshops and programmes
Delivery
Online (MS Teams), on site at your premises or at Eloquia (Frankfurt) · hybrid possible
Organisation
Materials included · flexible scheduling · free cancellation up to 24 h before
Quality
ISO 9001-based QM · data protection with an external DPO · diversity and inclusion
What your team gains
- Confident construction and planning terminology in English and German
- Efficient site meetings with international trades
- Clear, documentation-proof language for defects and variations
- Assured negotiations with clients and subcontractors
- Fewer misunderstandings – better on-time delivery on site
Examples from the curriculum
Construction and Planning Terminology
Name trades, components and work phases.
Running Site Meetings
Steer minutes, tasks and deadlines clearly.
Tender and Award
Discuss bills of quantities and bids.
Contracts: VOB and FIDIC
Apply contract language internationally.
Defects and Variation Management
Formulate and negotiate claims precisely.
On-Site Communication
Instructions and safety in mixed teams.
Client and Stakeholder Communication
Report status, manage expectations.
Acceptance and Handover
Clarify walk-throughs and snagging robustly.
Realistic scenarios
- Weekly site meeting with international subcontractors
- Variation negotiation with the client
- Defect notice in writing and in conversation
- Building acceptance with an English-speaking investor
Three ways to your goal
1:1 Coaching
Individual goals, confidential content, flexible times.
Team Training
Consistent terminology and processes across the whole team.
Intensive Workshop
Compressed into 1–2 days, focused on concrete deliverables.
In four steps to your programme
Frequently asked questions
How large are the groups?
Recommended 3–8 people per level and use case.
Company-specific content?
Yes. Terminology, templates, style guides and specialist documents are integrated.
Online platform?
MS Teams by default; other tools on request.
Cancellations?
Free of charge up to 24 h before the session.
Build individual skills in a focused way
Alongside tailored corporate training, our four-week Business English sprints build individual skills in a focused way. A good fit for this area:
- Negotiation Skills – negotiate variations and terms
- Meetings that Work – run meetings efficiently
- Writing with Impact – write minutes and claims precisely
Request a quote
Clarify goals, level and timing – then start. We will prepare a no-obligation quote.
+49 (0)69 23 00 20 · info@eloquia.com
