FDIC Contracts
June 04- June 08\ 2023 : Kuwait
September 03- September 07\ 2023 :Amman
October 01-October 05\2023: Dubai
November05-November05\2023: Dubai
Introduction
This course is designed to provide practical guidance to those involved in the management or administration of projects where use of FIDIC forms of contracts is required. The course covers management disciplines and procedures in the “Pre-Contract” phase of the project including the FIDIC Client Consultant Service Agreement and selection of the appropriate FIDIC form of contract. It also covers the “Post Contract” award phase, including all contract management disciplines and claim management issues.
This practical course explains and illustrates the use of the FIDIC conditions of contract for construction (the “Construction Contract”) and the FIDIC conditions of contract for plant and design-build (the “Design-Build Contract”). The course covers the 1999 Contracts books with highlights regarding the 2017 Second Editions.
The course will enable participants to gain confidence in working with these documents, whether they represent employers, consultants or contractors.
Objectives
At this program's conclusion, participants should be able to:
Þ Apply the correct FIDIC form of contract that is best suited for each project
Þ Implement FIDIC’s principles, mechanisms, and best practices for contract and project management
Þ Demonstrate the responsibilities, obligations, and entitlements of the employer and the contractor
Þ List the engineer’s different roles, duties, and responsibilities in relation to FIDIC contracts
Þ Apply the correct payments, claims, and dispute resolution mechanisms as envisaged by the FIDIC contracts
Who should attend this Course?
This IACT training course is suitable for:
Ü This 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.
Ü Target Competencies
Ü Understanding FIDIC contracts
Ü Contract administration
Ü Claim management
Ü Dispute resolution
Ü Construction management
Course Methodology
The course uses self-assessments and a wide mix of business cases that promote healthy discussions around the importance of managing multiple tasks, deadlines and priorities. Participants will benefit from role plays covering workplace challenges related to handling tasks, deadlines and priorities. They will learn how to deal with conflicts that may arise as a result. Interactive team exercises are also used with each team presenting their findings and comments.
Each module covers different aspects of using Game-Based Learning and Gamification in education. Coursework will incorporate your existing knowledge and experience and provide helpful learning environment with a good mix of theoretical and practical knowledge. On all outlines will apply Skills for Game-Based Learning and Gamification and practiced in hands-on, collaborative way within an international group setting.
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours:
- 30% Lectures, Concepts, Role Play
- 30% Workshops & Work Presentations, Techniques
- 20% Based on Case Studies & Practical Exercises
- 20% Videos, Software & General Discussions
Pre and Post Test
Outline
DAY 1:FIDIC contract documents: Introduction and principles
Þ Introduction to FIDIC
Þ Background to FIDIC contracts
Þ Harmonization based on the type of project
Þ Features of the 1999 editions
Þ Structure of the documents
Þ Forms
Þ Main differences between the 1999 construction contract and the 1987 Red Book
Þ User friendliness
Þ Preparation of conditions of contract
Þ The legal character of FIDIC conditions of contract
Þ Relationship between FIDIC conditions of contract and legal systems
Þ Risk analysis
Þ Which form to use
Þ Overview of the 1999 contracts
Þ Construction contract
Þ Main differences between the construction contracts
DAY 2: Responsibilities of the main parties
Þ Clause 1: General provisions and general issues
Þ Clause 2: The employer
Þ Clause 3: The engineer
Þ Clause 4: The contractor
Þ Clause 5: Construction contract – nominated subcontractors
Þ Clause 5: Plant and design-build contract – design
Þ Management of projects
Þ Clause 6: Staff and labor
Þ Clause 7: Plant material and workmanship
Þ Clause 8: Commencement delays and suspension
DAY 3Tests on completion
Þ Clause 9: Tests on completion
Þ Clause 10: Employer’s taking over; defects liability
Þ Clause 11: Plant contract – tests after completion
Þ Financial clauses and procedures
Þ Clause 12: Construction contract – measurement and evaluation
Þ Clause 13: Variations and adjustments
Þ Clause 14: Contract price and payment
DAY 4 : Suspension and termination
Þ Clause 15: Termination by employer
Þ Clause 16: Suspension and termination by contractor
Þ Risk, liability and force majeure
Þ Clause 17: Risk and responsibility
Þ Clause 18: Liability and insurance
Þ Clause 19: Force majeure
DAY 5 Claims, disputes and arbitration
Þ Clause 20: Claims, disputes and arbitration
Þ Inherent project risk
Þ Contractor’s claims and employer’s claims; claims procedures
Þ Disputes
Þ Amicable settlement
Þ Dispute adjudication board
Þ Arbitration
Fees:
The Fee for the seminar, including instruction materials, documentation, lunch, coffee/tea breaks & snack is:
3,750 USD$
Schedule:
08:30 – 10:15 First Session
10:15 – 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 – 12:15 Second Session
12:15 – 12:30 Coffee Break
12:30 – 14:00 Third Session