An introduction to the FIDIC Plant & Design Build (Yellow book) Contract
- 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
The course focuses on the FIDIC Plant & Design Build Contract (Yellow Book), a widely used construction contract for design, build, and project delivery. It aims to provide a clear and practical introduction to this contract form, outlining its key components and operational aspects. The course is designed for professionals in the construction sector, offering insights through discussions, case studies, and expert opinions.
Course Content
FIDIC contracts are the most commonly used forms of construction contracts in theworld; a suite 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 Plant & Design Build Contract (Yellow Book) is a widely used construction contract across UK, Europe and globally for the design, build and delivery of projects where the Contractor is responsible for the design.
This One-day course will outline the key component parts of this FIDIC contract form, 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.
Location
Civil, structural and building engineers, project mangers, quantity surveyors and construction professionals.
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: Design
- Submission and review
- Training, Records, and Documentation
Session 6: Payment
- Contract
- Price
Session 7: Variations and Claims
- The right to Vary
- What to claim
- How to claim
Session 8: Time, Testing and Defects
- Programme
- Testing, testing, testing!
- Defects
Session 9: 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,
