🎯 Course Description
This course provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the FIDIC suite of contracts, widely used in engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects worldwide. The program covers the origins, philosophy, and structure of FIDIC forms, focusing on the Red Book, Yellow Book, and Silver Book.
Through lectures, case studies, and group exercises, participants will gain insight into roles, responsibilities, risk allocation, dispute resolution, claims, and contract administration. The course also addresses recent updates to the FIDIC 2017 editions and their implications for international projects.
👥 Who Should Attend
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Contract Managers and Administrators
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Project Managers and Engineers
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Legal Advisors and Consultants
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Procurement and Tendering Professionals
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Construction Supervisors and Site Engineers
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Professionals involved in managing or advising on FIDIC-based projects
🗓️ Day 1: Introduction to FIDIC and Contract Fundamentals
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Objectives & Participant Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Background of FIDIC – History, philosophy, and global usage |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | FIDIC Contract Structure – General Conditions vs Particular Conditions |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Overview of FIDIC Suite – Red, Yellow, Silver, Green, Gold Books |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Exercise: Identifying key differences across FIDIC contract types |
🗓️ Day 2: Red Book (Construction Contract)
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Red Book Overview – Design by Employer, supervision, and responsibilities |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Risk Allocation in Red Book – Employer vs Contractor risks |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Payment Mechanisms & Variations – Interim payments, re-measurement |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Managing variations in a Red Book project |
🗓️ Day 3: Yellow and Silver Books
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Yellow Book Overview – Design & Build responsibilities |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Risk Allocation in Yellow Book – Design obligations and liabilities |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Silver Book Overview – EPC/Turnkey contracts, fixed price & risk |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Exercise: Comparing Yellow vs Silver Book risk allocation |
🗓️ Day 4: Contract Management and Claims
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Contract Administration – Roles of Employer, Engineer, and Contractor |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Claims under FIDIC – Time extensions, additional cost claims, notices |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Dispute Resolution – DAB/DAAB, arbitration, amicable settlement |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Drafting and assessing claims under FIDIC |
🗓️ Day 5: Practical Application and Case Studies
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | FIDIC 1999 vs 2017 Updates – Key changes, implications, and best practices |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Case Studies – Disputes, claims, and lessons learned from global projects |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Integrated Project Simulation – Applying FIDIC knowledge to real scenarios |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Group Presentations, Feedback, and Certificates |
📂 Course Materials Provided
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Training slides and reference handbook
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Extracts of FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Red, Yellow, Silver Books
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Case studies and workshop exercises
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Sample claim notices and dispute resolution templates
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Certificate of Completion
