Day One

FIDIC Contract Documents: Introduction and Principles

Introduction to FIDC

Background to FIDIC Contracts

Harmonisation based on the Type of Project

Features of the 1999 Editions

Structure of the Documents

Forms

Main Differences between the 1999 Construction Contract and the 1987 Red Book

User Friendliness

Preparation of Conditions of Contract

The Legal Character of FIDIC Conditions of Contract

Relationship between FIDIC Conditions of Contract and Legal Systems

Relationship between FIDIC Conditions and Public Procurement Law

Risk Analysis

Which form to use?

Overview of the 1999 Contracts

- Construction Contract

- Main Differences between the Construction Contract

Responsibilities of the Main Parties                                                   Management of Projects

Clause 1 - General Provisions and General Issues                        Clause 6 – Staff and Labour

Clause 2 - The Employer                                                          Clause 7 – Plant Material and Workmanship

Clause 3 - The Contractor                                                         Clause 8 – Commencement Delays and Suspension

Clause 4 - The Engineer                                                            Clause 10 – Employer’s Taking Over; Defects 

                                                                                                 Liability

Clause 5 - Construction Contract: Nominated Subcontractors

Clause 5 - Plant and Design-Build Contract: Design

Day Two

Tests on Completion                                                                              Suspension and Termination

Clause 9 - Tests on Completion                                                Clause 15 – Termination by Employer

Clause 11 - Plant Contract: Tests after Completion                     Clause 16 – Suspension and Termination by 

                                                                                                Contractor                                                                              

Financial Clauses and Procedures                                                      Claims and Disputes and Arbitration

Clause 12 - Construction Contract: Measurement and        Clause 20 – Claims, Disputes and 

Evaluation                                                                         Arbitration

Clause 13 - Variations and Adjustments                                      Inherent Project risk

Clause 14 - Contract Price and Payment                                     Contractor’s Claims and Employer’s Claims;

                                                                                                  Claims procedures

                                                                                         Disputes

Risk, Liability and Force Majeure                                                              Amicable Settlement

Clause 17 - Risk and Responsibility,                                          Dispute Adjudication

Clause 18 - Liability and Insurance                                            Arbitration

Clause 19 - Force Majeure