About the Course

This 5-day interactive Understanding FIDIC Contracts training course is designed to assist contract professionals in coping with the increasing complexity of construction, commercial and business relationships as trade becomes more international. All contract professionals must understand what a FIDIC contract does (and does not) require them and the other party to do and the consequences for both parties of failure. It will cover the key elements of FIDIC contracts, including dispute resolution procedures and the different roles of the parties. It will also provide practical advice on how to approach contract negotiations and resolve any issues that may arise during the contract's life.

It will help contract professionals develop an understanding of the risks associated with FIDIC contracts and how to manage them effectively, offer guidance on how to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract and how to avoid disputes between parties. This programme will feature the differences in approach between FIDIC and non-FIDIC contracts, the risk allocation in FIDIC contract management and dispute resolution in an international context. Also, it provides an overview of the risks associated with FIDIC contracts and the steps that can be taken to manage and mitigate those risks. Finally, it will guide reviewing and updating FIDIC contracts to ensure that they remain up-to-date and comply with all relevant regulations.

Core Objectives

The training course will enhance the soft skills of the trainees and develop their performance.

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Improve their understanding of the role of FIDIC contracts
• Develop more confidence in dealing with contracting issues
• Understand how strategies can be developed to improve dispute resolution techniques
• Apply the latest international thinking in dispute resolution
• Increase awareness of the use of FIDIC contracts in future projects

Training Approach

This training course will combine presentations with interactive practical exercises supported by case studies. The delegates will be encouraged to partake actively in discussing the principles of FIDIC Contracts and their components to the particular needs of their workplace.

The Attendees

This training course will benefit all contract management, negotiation, procurement, operations, and disputes personnel. It is suitable for a wide range of contract professionals.

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• Contract Administrators and Professionals
• Project Coordinators
• Specifiers and Buyers
• Purchasing Professionals and Procurement Officers
• Contracts Managers  
• Project Managers
• Engineers or Contracts Operatives

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND

• Overview
• The FIDIC Organizes
• Groups of Member Associations
• Standard Forms of Contracts
• Background of FIDIC Contracts

DAY TWO: MAJOR GROUPS OF CONTEMPORARY LEGAL SYSTEMS

• Introduction
• The Romano–Germanic Group
• The Common Law Group
• The Islamic Law Group
• The Socialist Laws Group

DAY THREE: FIDIC FORMS OF CONDITIONS OF CONTRACTS

• Conditions of Contracts
• FIDIC Forms of Conditions of Contracts on the General Conditions
  • Categories of the Clauses in the 1999 Suite General Conditions
  • The FIDIC 1999 Red Book Clauses
  • Differences between the Red, Yellow, and Silver Books in the 1999 suite General Conditions
  • FIDIC Short Forms: The Green Book
  • FIDIC Construction Contract: The Red Book
  • FIDIC Plant and Design Build: The Yellow Book
  • FIDIC EPC/Turnkey Projects: The Silver Book
  • FIDIC Design, Build and Operate Projects: The Gold Book
  • FIDIC Construction – The Pink Book
  • FIDIC Conditions of Sub-Contract Construction
  • FIDIC Client/Consultant Model Service Agreement
  • Which Form to Use?

DAY FOUR: OVERVIEW OF THE FIDIC 1999 CONTRACT

• Clause 1: General Provisions
• Clause 2: The Employer
• Parties to the Contract: Red and Yellow Books
• Parties to the Contract: Silver and Gold Books
• Clause 3: The Engineer – The Employer’s Administration in the Silver Book
• Clause 4: The Contractor
• Clause 5: Nominated Sub-Contractor (RB) & Design in (YB & SB)

DAY FIVE: OVERVIEW OF THE FIDIC 1999 CONTRACT & INTERPRETATION

• Clause 6: Staff and Labour
• Clause 7: Plant, Material and Workmanship
• Clause 8: Commencement, Delays and Suspensions
• Clause 9: Tests on Completion
• Clause 10: Employer’s Taking Over
• Clause 11: Defects Liability
• Clause 12: Measurements and Evaluation (RB) – Tests After Completion (YB & SB)
• Clause 13: Variations and Adjustments
• Clause 14: Contract Price and Payment
• Clause 15: Termination by Employer
• Clause 16: Suspension and Termination by Contractor
• Clause 17: Risk and Responsibility
• Clause 18: Insurance
• Clause 19: Force Majeure
• Clause 20: Claims, Disputes and Arbitration
• Interpretation