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Mastering FIDIC Contracts Management

Practical Application, Risk Control and Claims Strategies Under FIDIC Forms of Contract

Advance your expertise in FIDIC Contracts Management with practical training on risk allocation, claims management, contract administration, dispute resolution, and real-world application of FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books.

  • Online – Microsoft Teams
  • 9 – 10 April 2026
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    2 CPD  Points
  • Price : R 8 499.00
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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

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Understand the structure and philosophy of FIDIC contracts

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Distinguish between the different FIDIC forms and their risk allocation principles

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Administer FIDIC contracts effectively during project execution

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Apply contractual notice requirements correctly

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Manage payment certification and financial provisions

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Improve project outcomes through structured contract management

Introduction to FIDIC

  • Background and evolution of FIDIC
  • Overview of FIDIC Rainbow Suite
  • Standardisation and global use
  • Legal framework of international contracts
  • Key principles of risk allocation

Understanding the Core FIDIC Forms

Detailed comparison of:

  • FIDIC Red Book – Conditions of Contract for Construction
  • FIDIC Yellow Book – Plant and Design-Build
  • FIDIC Silver Book – EPC/Turnkey Projects

Topics covered:

  • Allocation of design responsibility
  • Employer vs Contractor risk
  • Suitability for project types
  • Practical selection criteria

Roles, Responsibilities and Authority

  • Employer’s obligations
  • Contractor’s obligations
  • The Engineer’s role and neutrality
  • Performance security and guarantees
  • Contract documents and hierarchy

Time Management Under FIDIC

  • Commencement and programme requirements
  • Delays and disruption
  • Extension of Time (EOT) procedures
  • Concurrent delays
  • Delay damages

Variations and Contract Adjustments

  • Definition of variations
  • Engineer’s instructions
  • Valuation of variations
  • Provisional sums
  • Dayworks
  • Adjustment for changes in legislation

Claims Management Under FIDIC

  • Notice requirements and time bars
  • Sub-Clause 20 procedures (1999 edition context)
  • Contemporary records
  • Contractor vs Employer claims
  • Claims strategy and documentation

Payment Mechanisms and Financial Control

  • Interim Payment Certificates
  • Retention and advance payment
  • Final accounts
  • Price adjustment mechanisms
  • Suspension and termination for non-payment

Dispute Avoidance and Resolution

  • Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Boards (DAAB/DAB)
  • Amicable settlement
  • Arbitration procedures
  • Enforcement of awards

Risk Management and Practical Contract Strategy

  • Identifying high-risk clauses
  • Drafting Particular Conditions
  • Managing subcontractors under FIDIC
  • Avoiding common contract administration mistakes
  • Real project case studies