FIDIC Contracts

FIDIC contracts are being increasingly used by the international Real Estate & Construction Industry throughout the World. 

It examines the roles of both the Employer and the Engineer and highlights the essential differences between the various contract documents. The responsibility for design is dealt with and a substantial amount of time is devoted to the issue of extensions of time, variations and certification.

Dispute resolution under the FIDIC Contracts is Emphasised and the issues of notices, claims and time bars are discussed in detail. This practical course is supplemented by true life case studies and group discussions ensure that delegates come away with a good understanding of the FIDIC philosophy.

Delegates will be provided with a sound understanding on the practical use of the FIDIC Construction (Red Book) & Design-Build (Yellow Book) Contracts. The procedures and application of the Contract clauses are explored quizzes and cases studies are utilised throughout the training. Delegates will be much more confident in using these complex Contracts after completing the course.

Modules: 

• Lesson 1: Introduction to FIDIC 
• Lesson 2: Plant and Design-build, EPC/Turnkey and DBO Contract 
• Lesson 3: Structure of the FIDIC Contracts 
• Lesson 4: Parties and Role Players 
• Lesson 5: Clause 1: General Provisions and General Issues 
• Lesson 6: Clause 1: General Provisions and General Issues Continued  
• Lesson 7: Clause 2: The Employer 
• Lesson 8: Clause 3: The Engineer 
• Lesson 9: Clause 4: The Contractor  
• Lesson 10: Clause 4: The Contractor Continued  
• Lesson 11: Clause 4: The Contractor Continued 
• Lesson 12: Clause 5: Nominated Subcontractors
• Lesson 13: Clause 6: Management of Projects, Staff and Labour
• Lesson 14: Clause 7: Plant, Materials and Workmanship
• Lesson 15: Clause 8 - Commencement, Delays and Suspension
• Lesson 16: Clause 8: Sub-Clause 8.3  
• Lesson 17: Clause 8: Sub-Clause 8.4  
• Lesson 18: Clause 8: Sub-Clause 8.5 to Sub-clause 8.7  
• Lesson 19: Clause 8: Sub-clause 8.8 to Sub-Clause 8.12  
• Lesson 20: Clause 9 Tests On Completion  
• Lesson 21: Clause 10 Employer’s Taking Over  
• Lesson 22: Clause 11 Defects Liability, Sub-Clause 11.1 - 11.4  
• Lesson 23: Clause 11 Defects Liability, Sub-Clause 11.5 - 11.11  
• Lesson 24: Clause 12 Measurement and Evaluation  
• Lesson 25: Clause 13: Variations and Adjustments: Sub-Clause 13.1 - 13.2  
• Lesson 26: Clause 13 Variations and Adjustments Continued  
• Lesson 27: Clause 14: Contract Price and Payment: Sub-Clause 14.1 - 14.3  
• Lesson 28: Clause 14 Contract Price and Payment, Sub-clause 14.4 - 14.7  
• Lesson 29: Clause 14 Contract Price and Payment, Sub-clause 14.8 - 14.15  
• Lesson 30: Clause 15 and Clause 16: Suspension and Termination: Overview  
• Lesson 31: Clause 15 and Clause 16 Suspension and Termination, Sub-clause 15.2 -  
• Lesson 32: Clause 16 Suspension and Termination by Contractor, Sub-clause 16.1 -  
• Lesson 33: Clause 17 Risk, Clause 18 Liability and Clause 19 Force Majeure  
• Lesson 34: Clause 17 Risk and Responsibility : Sub-Clause 17.3 - 17.6  
• Lesson 35: Clause 18 Insurance, Sub-clause 18.1 - 18.4  
• Lesson 36: Clause 19 Force Majeure, Sub-clause 19.1  
• Lesson 37: Clause 19 Force Majeure, Sub-clause 19.2 - 19.7  
• Lesson 38: Clause 20: Claims, Disputes and Arbitrations: Overview  
• Lesson 39: Clause 20: Claims, Disputes and Arbitration: Sub-Clause 20.1  
• Lesson 40: Clause 20 Claims, Disputes and Arbitrations, sub-clause 20.2 - 20.7