This one-day course is ideal for construction professionals engaged on projects where any of the FIDIC Contracts are to be used.
Starts with an overview of the FIDIC 1999 Contracts, this course examines in detail the Conditions of Contract for Construction (Red Book), followed by a review of the differences between the Red Book and the Short Form of Contract (Green Book), the Conditions of Contract for Plant-Design and Build (Yellow Book) and the Conditions of Contract for EPC Projects (Silver Book).
On completion of this course, delegates will have a broad, introductory overview of the FIDIC 1999 Contracts.
Course Outline:
- Background to FIDIC Contracts – the range of Books, their use, structure and policy and composition
- The Construction Contracts, Red, Yellow and Silver Books:
- General Clauses – definitions, formation of the Contract, the Tender, the Parties and the Engineer
- Design responsibility – differences between the Books
- Personnel, plant, materials and workmanship
- Time – commencement, programmes, delays, extensions of time, suspension, completion
- Testing, taking over and defects
- Payment – measurement, valuation, Variations, financing charges
- Risks and remedies – suspension, termination, indemnities, insurances,
- Claims, disputes and arbitration – types of claims, claims procedures, composition of claims, the Engineer’s role, Dispute Boards, Procedural Rules, Arbitration
Mode of Delivery:
This is an interactive day, with open discussion and participation by delegates, covering typical situations and problems. It will take delegates through the FIDIC Contracts in a way which will show them the respective parties’ rights and obligations and prepare them to use the Contracts correctly.
Delegates will be given some full notes and a table comparing the different contracts to keep.
Benefits of Attending:
- They will have explained to them the different contracting strategies for using each of the FIDIC Books
- Participants will gain a full understanding of the rights, duties and obligations of all parties
- In particular, they will see how the parties should administer the contracts, including giving instructions, measuring and valuing the Works and dealing with Variations
- They will be taken through the claims procedure, including the different types of claims and the relevance of the Dispute Adjudication Board
Intended For:
The Course is intended for people:
- Who have little or no experience of the FIDIC Books and who need and/or want to know more
- Who have some experience and who want to advance their capabilities under the FIDIC Books and want to discuss issues which they have encountered
Pre-Course Requirements:
None.
