Construction Contracts Management Using FIDIC Conditions of Contract Training Course
1Summary
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.
This program is delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy through its Construction Contracts Management Using FIDIC Conditions of Contract Training Course, designed to build practical FIDIC competency for real project and contractual environments.
2Objectives and target group
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
3Course Content
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