An introduction to FIDIC Short Form Green Book Construction Contract
- Knowledge of the FIDIC Green Book Contract.
- Understanding of how to set up a contract.
- Knowledge of the key contract requirements.
- Knowledge of roles, responsibilities, and risk under the contract.
- Understanding of the application of the FIDIC Green Book contract in practice.
Overview
This one-day course focuses on the FIDIC Green Book construction contract, providing an overview of its key elements, structure, and operation. It aims to equip participants with a practical understanding of setting up and using the contract in practice. The course emphasizes commercial and contractual knowledge of the FIDIC Green Book, supported by discussions, case studies, and expert opinions. Suitable for professionals in the construction sector, the course offers confidence in utilizing the contract effectively.
Who should attend
Civil, structural and building engineers, project mangers, quantity surveyors and construction professionals.
Course Content
The FIDIC contracts are a well-known and widely respected family of construction contracts used throughout the world. The Red (Construction), Yellow (Plant, Design and Build), and the Silver (EPC/ Turnkey) contracts are the most recognisable and underwent
a significant review and update in 2017.
The FIDIC Short Form (Green book) construction contract has also undergone significant revision, and a new fully updated version was released in 2021. Revised and now intended as a contract for more significant works than the previous version, the Green book has increased in size, coverage and robustness, borrowing many of the processes from the Other FIDIC contracts.
This One-day course will outline the key elements, structure, and operation of the FIDIC Green Book, provides an overview of setting up the contract, and delivers a clear, practical and systematic introduction to its use in practice.
The day will provide a high level of commercial and contractual understanding of the FIDIC Green book and the confidence to use it in practice.
The presentations are underpinned throughout by discussion, case study and considered opinion. The course is applicable across the construction sector, whether you work for client, consultant, or contractor.
Who Should Attend
Course Syllabus
Day 1
Session 1
Introduction and overview
The FIDIC family of Contracts
The FIDIC Green Book
The 2021 updates
Session 2 Setting up the Contract
Agreement
General and Particular Conditions
Drawings, schedules, and specifications
Guarantees, warrantees and insurance.
Session 3 General Provisions
Definitions
Documents
Liabilities
Session 4
The Parties
Employer
Engineer
Contractor
Session 5
Quality, Time, and Variations
Testing and defects
Programme and delays
Change and their valuation
Session 6
Payment
Statements
Valuations
Retentions
Session 7 Completion and Termination
Taking Over
Completion
Termination
Session 8 Risk, Insurance, Claims and Disputes
Employer and Contractor risks
Insurance provisions
Claims process
Disputes
Additional Information
The tutor is a Chartered Civil Engineer and fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers with
more than 25 years’ experience with consultant, contractor and client organisations. He is
an independent consultant and provides technical, commercial and contractual advice
and support across the construction industry. He has significant practical experience in
the application of construction contracts, has acted as an expert witness on several
occasions, published technical articles and lectures to industry and academia on a
regular basis. He is also a member if the Academy of Experts and an accredited
Construction Mediator.
