Mastering Engineering & Construction Contracts: JBCC, GCC 2025, NEC 4 & FIDIC in Project Management
Master JBCC, GCC 2025, NEC 4 & FIDIC construction contracts with project management integration. Practical training for engineers, PMs & contract managers.
- Online – Microsoft Teams
- 1 - 2 June 2026
- 2 CPD Points
- Price : R 8 999.00
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand the structure, philosophy, and application of JBCC, GCC 2025, NEC 4, and FIDIC contracts.
Interpret key contractual clauses relating to time, cost, quality, risk, and responsibilities.
Integrate contract administration with project management processes such as planning, scheduling, procurement, and cost control.
Manage variations, extensions of time (EOTs), claims, and disputes in line with contractual procedures.
Identify and mitigate contractual and project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Improve collaboration between employers, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
Introduction to Engineering & Construction Contracts
- Purpose of construction contracts
- Contract law fundamentals in engineering and construction
- Roles and responsibilities of contracting parties
- Risk allocation and contract strategy
Overview of Major Contract Forms
JBCC (Joint Building Contracts Committee)
- Contract structure and parties
- Payment, variations, delays, and termination
- Role of the Principal Agent
GCC (General Conditions of Contract)
- Engineering works focus
- Employer–Engineer–Contractor relationships
- Time, cost, quality control mechanisms
NEC (New Engineering Contract)
- Collaborative and proactive contract management
- Early warnings, compensation events, and programme management
- Risk sharing and communication
FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers)
- Red, Yellow, and Silver Books explained
- International project considerations
- Claims, dispute resolution, and adjudication
Project Management Integration
- Aligning contracts with project lifecycle phases
- Scope, time, cost, quality, and risk management
- Contract-driven project planning and scheduling
- Procurement strategies and contractor appointment
- Stakeholder management and communication
Contract Administration in Practice
- Instructions, notices, and documentation
- Variations and change management
- Payment certificates and cash flow control
- Extension of time (EOT) procedures
- Practical record-keeping for claims and disputes
Risk, Claims & Dispute Management
- Identifying contractual and project risks
- Managing claims under JBCC, GCC, NEC, and FIDIC
- Delay analysis and cost recovery
- Dispute resolution mechanisms: adjudication, mediation, arbitration
- Avoiding disputes through proactive management