An introduction to the FIDIC Suite of Contracts
- 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 offers a high-level introduction to the FIDIC Contract Suite, the most widely used construction contract family globally. It focuses on the Construction (Red Book), Plant & Design Build (Yellow), and Short form (Green Book) contract forms. The training covers key components, operation, and practical application of these contracts, with discussions, case studies, and expert opinions. Suitable for professionals in the construction sector, the course aims to provide a clear understanding of managing construction projects efficiently and effectively.
Who should attend
Civil, structural and building engineers, project mangers, quantity surveyors and construction professionals
Course Content
Construction projects often involve large capital sums, challenging delivery times and significant change and variation. The construction contract monitors, controls and administers the project and defines the relationship between client and contractor and a shared aim to “get finished on time and deliver value for money”.
The FIDIC Contract Suite form the most widely used construction contract family globally for the design, construction and delivery of projects.
The FIDIC suite includes construction, design and build, EPC contract approaches as well as short forms and consultancy contracts.
This One-day course provides a high-level introduction to the three key FIDIC contract forms: Construction (Red Book), Plant & Design Build (Yellow), and Short form (Green Book).
The training will outline the key component parts of these FIDIC contract forms and their subcontracts, 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
Design
Submission and review
Training, Records, and Documentation
Session 6
Payment
Contract price
Measurement
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
