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FIDIC Contracts Fundamentals & Practical Applications

Understand Construction Contracts, Contractual Responsibilities, and the Foundations of FIDIC

Build a practical understanding of construction contracts, contractual rights and obligations, risk allocation, and the principles of internationally recognized FIDIC contract forms.

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FoundationsConstruction contracts and FIDIC

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Course Overview

The legal and commercial framework of every project.

Construction contracts define the legal and commercial framework governing relationships between Employers, Contractors, Engineers, and other project stakeholders.

This course introduces the fundamental principles of construction contracting, with particular emphasis on FIDIC contract forms and their practical application to construction projects.

Participants will explore contract structures, responsibilities and contractual procedures.

The course is designed to provide a strong foundation for professionals seeking to develop their knowledge of construction contracts before progressing into contract administration or claims management.

What You Will Learn

From contract structure to FIDIC provisions.

01
Understand the purpose and structure of construction contracts.
02
Identify the main parties involved and their contractual responsibilities.
03
Understand common project delivery and contracting arrangements.
04
Recognize the differences between lump-sum, remeasurement, and other pricing arrangements.
05
Understand the structure and application of FIDIC contract forms.
06
Compare the general purposes of the FIDIC Red, Yellow, and Silver Books.
07
Understand the roles of General Conditions and Particular Conditions.
08
Identify key contractual obligations, rights, and risk allocations.
09
Understand contractual provisions relating to time, payment, variations, and completion.
10
Recognize the importance of notices, records, and contractual correspondence.
11
Understand the basic principles of contractual claims and dispute resolution.
12
Develop the ability to navigate and interpret construction contract provisions.

Proposed Course Topics

Ten proposed topics, from contract basics to practical scenarios.

TOPIC01 TOPIC 01Introduction to Construction Contracts

TOPIC02 TOPIC 02Construction Procurement and Contracting Strategies

TOPIC03 TOPIC 03Contract Documents, Structure, and Interpretation

TOPIC04 TOPIC 04Introduction to FIDIC Contract Forms

TOPIC05 TOPIC 05Contract Parties, Roles, and Responsibilities

TOPIC06 TOPIC 06Contract Price, Payments, and Financial Provisions

TOPIC07 TOPIC 07Time for Completion, Delays, and Extensions of Time

TOPIC08 TOPIC 08Variations, Changes, and Contractual Procedures

TOPIC09 TOPIC 09Claims, Disputes, and Contractual Remedies

TOPIC10 TOPIC 10Practical Construction Contract Scenarios

Who Should Attend?

Who this course is for.

Planning and Project Controls Engineers
Civil and Construction Engineers
Quantity Surveyors
Cost Engineers
Contract Administrators
Project Managers
Commercial Engineers
Professionals seeking an introduction to construction contracts and FIDIC

Practical Learning Approach

Simplified scenarios and practical exercises.

The proposed course will use simplified contractual scenarios, examples of project correspondence, and practical exercises to help participants understand how contract provisions affect construction project decisions.