FIDIC Contracts provide the internationally recognized framework that governs risk, responsibility, and payment on major construction and engineering projects around the world. This training course gives participants a practical, working command of FIDIC conditions of contract, equipping project, contract, and commercial professionals to administer contracts confidently and manage risk from award through to final account.
Participants will examine the structure and application of the FIDIC Red Book and Yellow Book, the two most widely used forms in construction and engineering contracting, and build practical skills in day-to-day contract administration. The course also covers how to prepare, evaluate, and respond to claims, along with the mechanisms FIDIC provides for dispute resolution, giving participants a rounded understanding of how to protect their organization's position throughout the contract lifecycle.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Understand the structure, principles, and clauses of FIDIC conditions of contract
Distinguish between the FIDIC Red Book, Yellow Book, and their appropriate applications
Apply contract administration processes throughout the project lifecycle
Identify contractual risks and allocate responsibility correctly under FIDIC
Prepare, assess, and respond to claims in line with FIDIC procedures
Apply notice requirements and time-bar provisions correctly
Understand FIDIC dispute resolution mechanisms and escalation routes
Manage variations, payment, and completion under FIDIC contracts
Target Group
Contract managers and contract administrators
Project and construction managers working under FIDIC contracts
Quantity surveyors and commercial managers
Claims consultants and dispute resolution professionals
Engineers and site managers with contractual responsibilities
Consultants and client-side teams administering FIDIC-based projects
Course Outline
Introduction to FIDIC Contracts
Overview of FIDIC forms of contract and their development
Structure and general principles of FIDIC conditions of contract
Roles of the employer, contractor, and engineer
FIDIC Red Book and Yellow Book
Key features and application of the FIDIC Red Book
Key features and application of the FIDIC Yellow Book
Comparing risk allocation between the Red Book and Yellow Book
Contract Administration
Managing obligations, notices, and correspondence
Administering variations, instructions, and time extensions
Payment certification and administration procedures
Risk and Responsibility
Risk allocation principles under FIDIC contracts
Managing employer and contractor risks
Insurance, indemnities, and force majeure provisions
Claims Under FIDIC
Grounds for claims and notice requirements
Preparing and substantiating a claim
Assessing and responding to claims as employer or engineer
Dispute Resolution
FIDIC dispute avoidance and adjudication mechanisms
The role of the Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB)
Escalation to arbitration and other resolution routes
Practical Application
Case studies in FIDIC contract administration and claims
Common pitfalls in managing FIDIC contracts
Best practices for protecting contractual position