🎯 Course Description:
This 5-day training program introduces participants to the FIDIC suite of contracts, which are widely recognized as the international standard for construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects. The course provides a detailed overview of the structure, key clauses, risk allocation, and application of the Red, Yellow, Silver, and Green Books.
Through lectures, case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will gain the knowledge required to interpret and apply FIDIC contracts effectively in their projects. Special emphasis is placed on roles and responsibilities, claims and variations management, dispute resolution mechanisms, and contract administration best practices.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Contract managers and administrators
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Project managers and engineers involved in EPC projects
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Procurement and supply chain professionals
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Legal advisors and consultants
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Government agencies and regulatory authorities involved in infrastructure projects
🗓️ Day 1: Overview of FIDIC and the Contract Framework
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Objectives & Introduction |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Introduction to FIDIC – History, role, and global use |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | FIDIC Contract Suite – Red, Yellow, Silver, Green Books overview |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Contract Framework – Structure, clauses, and conditions |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Exercise: Comparing Red vs Yellow Book applications |
🗓️ Day 2: Key Roles, Responsibilities & Risk Allocation
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Parties in FIDIC Contracts – Employer, Contractor, Engineer |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Risk Allocation Principles – Sharing and shifting project risks |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Case Study: Risk allocation in EPC vs Design-Build projects |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | FIDIC General vs Particular Conditions |
🗓️ Day 3: Contract Administration & Claims Management
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Contract Administration – Notices, records, documentation |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Claims under FIDIC – Time and cost claims |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Variations and Adjustments – Procedures and examples |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Exercise: Drafting and evaluating claims |
🗓️ Day 4: Dispute Resolution Mechanisms under FIDIC
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Dispute Avoidance – Early warning and resolution mechanisms |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Dispute Adjudication/Avoidance Boards (DAB/DABs) |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Arbitration under FIDIC – ICC, UNCITRAL, and other frameworks |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: FIDIC disputes in international projects |
🗓️ Day 5: Practical Application & Best Practices
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | FIDIC Best Practices – Lessons learned from global projects |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Integrated Project Delivery with FIDIC |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 03:00 | Exercise: Mock negotiation & FIDIC-based contract drafting |
| 03:00 – 03:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:15 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Group Presentations, Feedback, and Certificates |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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Comprehensive training manual on FIDIC contracts
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Annotated Red, Yellow, Silver, and Green Book extracts
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Sample claims and dispute resolution templates
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Case study packages for group discussions
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Practical contract administration checklists
