Master FIDIC contracts, risk management, dispute resolution, project management, payment mechanisms, legal frameworks, financial procedures, contract selection and compliance.
| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 - 16 September 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | |
| 02 - 03 November 2026 | Sandton | 2 Days |
The FIDIC Contracts Management: Practical Use of FIDIC Contracts course is highly interactive and includes group discussions, case studies, and syndicate work. It also includes practical exercises that enable all participants to apply the advanced knowledge they gained and demonstrate their skills in managing FIDIC Contracts.
By the end of the FIDIC Contracts Management: Practical Use of FIDIC Contracts course, participants will be able to:
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
Apply the correct payments, claims, and dispute resolution mechanisms as envisaged by the FIDIC contracts
This FIDIC Contracts Management: Practical Use of FIDIC Contracts 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.
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
FIDIC contract documents: Introduction and principles
Introduction to FIDIC
Background to FIDIC contracts
Harmonization based on the type of project
Features of the 1999 editions
Structure of the documents
Forms
Main differences between the 1999 construction contract and the 1987 Red Book
User friendliness
Preparation of conditions of contract
The legal character of FIDIC conditions of contract
Relationship between FIDIC conditions of contract and legal systems
Risk analysis
Which form to use
Overview of the 1999 contracts
Construction contract
Main differences between the construction contracts
Responsibilities of the main parties
Clause 1: General provisions and general issues
Clause 2: The employer
Clause 3: The engineer
Clause 4: The contractor
Clause 5: Construction contract – nominated subcontractors
Clause 5: Plant and design-build contract – design
Management of projects
Clause 6: Staff and labour
Clause 7: Plant material and workmanship
Clause 8: Commencement delays and suspension
Tests on completion
Clause 9: Tests on completion
Clause 10: Employer’s taking over; defects liability
Clause 11: Plant contract – tests after completion
Financial clauses and procedures
Clause 12: Construction contract – measurement and evaluation
Clause 13: Variations and adjustments
Clause 14: Contract price and payment
Suspension and termination
Clause 15: Termination by employer
Clause 16: Suspension and termination by contractor
Risk, liability and force majeure
Clause 17: Risk and responsibility
Clause 18: Liability and insurance
Clause 19: Force majeure
Claims, disputes and arbitration
Clause 20: Claims, disputes and arbitration
Inherent project risk
Contractor’s claims and employer’s claims; claims procedures
Disputes
Amicable settlement
Dispute adjudication board
Arbitration
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