An introduction to the FIDIC Construction Contract (Red book)
- Overview of the FIDIC family of contracts and which to use.
- Knowledge of the key contract requirements
- Knowledge of roles, responsibilities and risk under the contract
- Understanding of the application of the FIDIC contracts in practice
Overview
This one-day course focuses on the FIDIC Construction Contract (Red Book), commonly used in the UK, Europe, and globally. It aims to provide a clear and practical introduction to the contract's key components, operation, and usage in practice. The course emphasizes principles written by engineers, balanced risk allocation, and engineer management. It includes discussions, case studies, and opinions, making it relevant for professionals in the construction sector, including clients, consultants, and contractors.
Who should attend
Civil, structural and building engineers, project mangers, quantity surveyors and construction professionals.
Course Content
of contracts to suit all types of construction activity, complexity, value, and risk. They are based on three fundamental principles:
- Written by Engineers for Engineers
- Contain balanced risk allocation between the parties.
- Managed by the Engineer
The FIDIC Construction Contract (Red Book) widely used across the UK, Europe and globally where the Employer retains responsibility for the design, and the Contractor is responsible for the construction of the project.
This One-day course will outline the key component parts of the FIDIC Red book contract, provide an overview of operation and deliver a clear, practical, and systematic introduction to its use 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 of the FIDIC Suite
Philosophy
Family
Choice
Session 2 General Provisions
Definitions
Documents
Liabilities
Session 3
The Parties
Employer
Engineer
Contractor
Session 4
The Resources
Staff
Sub-Contractors
Plant, Materials and Workmanship
Session 5
The Works
Starting, stopping and finishing
Programme
Testing, Testing, Testing.
Defects and Performance certificate
Session 6
Payment
Contract price
Measurement
Session 7 Variations and Claims
The right to Vary
What to claim
How to claim
Session 8 When it goes wrong!
Exceptional Events
Care, liability, and insurance
Suspension and termination
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.
