FIDIC Contracts Management

This specialized course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex world of construction contracts using the FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) suite of contracts. Whether you are a project manager, engineer, consultant, or legal professional, this program provides invaluable insights into contract administration, risk management, and dispute resolution in the construction industry.

Course Objectives

• Apply the correct FIDIC form of contract that is best suited for each project
• Implement FIDIC’s principles, mechanisms, and best practices for contract and project management
• Demonstrate the responsibilities, obligations, and entitlements of the employer and the contractor
• List the engineer’s different roles, duties, and responsibilities in relation to FIDIC contracts

Who should attend?

This course provides the necessary knowledge for professionals from government entities, private sector employers, consulting engineers, contractors, quantity surveyors, architects, legal advisers, funding agencies, insurers, and all professionals involved with FIDIC contracts.

Course Outline

Module One

• Principles of Contract Drafting                            
• Elements of a Contract                            
• Case Discussion                                    
• Commercial Contracts terminologies
• FIDIC Forms of Contracts

Module Two

• Introduction to FIDIC
• Background to FIDIC contracts
• Types of Construction Projects
• Types of Commercial Contracts
• FIDIC forms editions
• Structure of the documents
• Preparation of conditions of contract
• The legal character of FIDIC conditions of contract
• Which form to use

Module Three

• The Red Book
• General provisions and general issues
• Responsibilities of The employer, The engineer, The contractor
• The Yellow Book
• General provisions and general issues
• Responsibilities of The employer, The engineer, The contractor
• The Silver Book
• General provisions and general issues
• Responsibilities of The employer, The contractor

Module Four

• Nature of Claims
• Liability Establishment
• Liquidating Damage
• Dispute Resolution Alternatives 

Join us in Dubai at IIPD Global, where you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, network with like-minded professionals, and gain the expertise needed to excel in FIDIC Contracts Management.