Course Overview

How can construction and engineering professionals manage complex projects while reducing disputes, allocating risks effectively, and ensuring successful contract performance? A sound understanding of FIDIC contracts provides a structured framework for managing project responsibilities, payments, claims, and dispute resolution throughout the project lifecycle.

The FIDIC Contracts Management programme by Transformentors Academy equips participants with the practical knowledge and skills needed to understand and apply FIDIC contract principles in real-world projects. The programme explores the structure of FIDIC contracts, the roles and responsibilities of employers, engineers, and contractors, as well as key provisions relating to risk allocation, payments, variations, and contract administration.

Through practical exercises and case studies, participants will develop the ability to interpret FIDIC clauses, manage contractual obligations, handle claims and disputes, and support effective project delivery. By the end of the programme, participants will be prepared to administer FIDIC contracts with greater confidence, improve collaboration among project stakeholders, and minimise commercial and legal risks.

Agenda

Day — 1 Introduction to FIDIC Contracts

• Understanding the role of FIDIC in the construction and engineering industries
• Reviewing the history and evolution of FIDIC contracts
• Exploring the harmonisation of FIDIC contracts across different project types
• Understanding the structure and key features of the FIDIC 1999 Edition
• Reviewing the forms and preparation of FIDIC contract conditions
• Examining the relationship between FIDIC contracts and legal systems
• Understanding the importance of risk management in FIDIC contracts

Day — 2 Responsibilities of the Main Parties under FIDIC

• Understanding the general provisions and responsibilities of all parties under Clause 1
• Examining the roles and responsibilities of the Employer (Clause 2)
• Understanding the duties and authority of the Engineer (Clause 3)
• Exploring the obligations and responsibilities of the Contractor (Clause 4)
• Reviewing the responsibilities of nominated subcontractors and design obligations under Clause 5
• Understanding project management responsibilities under:
  • Clause 6: Staff and labour
  • Clause 7: Plant, materials, and workmanship
  • Clause 8: Commencement, delays, and suspension

Day — 3 Testing, Financial Clauses, and Procedures

• Understanding project testing procedures upon completion under Clause 9
• Reviewing the employer’s taking-over procedures and the contractor’s liability for defects under Clause 10
• Exploring post-completion testing requirements for plant and equipment under Clause 11
• Understanding the measurement and evaluation of contractor performance under Clause 12
• Managing contract variations and adjustments under Clause 13
• Understanding contract price determination and payment procedures under Clause 14

Day — 4 Suspension and Termination

• Understanding the employer’s rights to termination under Clause 15
• Reviewing the contractor’s rights to suspension and termination under Clause 16
• Understanding risk allocation between the contracting parties under Clause 17
• Examining contractor and employer liabilities, including insurance requirements, under Clause 18
• Understanding force majeure provisions and their impact on contract performance under Clause 19

Day — 5 Claims, Disputes, and Arbitration

• Understanding the claims process and dispute resolution mechanisms under Clause 20
• Identifying common construction risks and their impact on contractual claims
• Managing the submission and administration of claims by contractors and employers
• Exploring amicable settlement approaches for resolving disputes
• Understanding the role and responsibilities of the Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB)
• Examining the arbitration process and its application in construction dispute resolution

Learning Outcomes

After completing the FIDIC Contracts Management course, you will be able to:

• Understand the role of FIDIC in international construction projects and risk allocation.
• Interpret the structure of FIDIC contracts and the preparation of contract conditions.
• Distinguish the roles and responsibilities of employers, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Apply FIDIC provisions for project testing, payments, and contract administration.
• Understand the rights of employers and contractors regarding suspension and termination.
• Apply dispute resolution mechanisms, including amicable settlement and arbitration, under FIDIC contracts.

Who Should Attend

This programme is ideal for:

• Project managers and engineers responsible for contract administration and project delivery
• Contract administrators and procurement professionals managing construction contracts
• Legal and compliance professionals involved in construction and engineering projects
• Employers’ representatives, consultants, and project advisors
• Contractors, subcontractors, and site managers seeking to understand their contractual obligations
• Professionals involved in contract claims, dispute avoidance, and dispute resolution