The training upgrades the initial knowledge of FIDIC Conditions of Contract. The participants shall analyse issues and solve problems, applying the contract provisions of the FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books 2017. Using the uploaded sample letters and other forms, they will develop practical skills in preparation of Notices and records.

The first three sessions include discussion of 88 issues arising in the following scenario, inspired from real cases, related to the provisions of the FIDIC 2017 Red Book «Conditions of Contract for Construction», and the 2017 Yellow Book «Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-Build»:

The Ministry of Optimism in a pessimistic Eastern European country decides to use a MDB credit line from the “Life Improvement” Programme to finance the “Happiness” Wellness & Spa Hotel***** on the seaside. In order to improve the site and create more attractions, the future Employer has to launch tenders for design and Construction of two additional projects: “Coast Protection” and “36 km Attraction Railway”, connecting the hotel to the existing cities and resorts on the coast.

Event 1

• Tender documents
• Commencement
• Site data & design

Event 2

• 4. Quality, health & safety
• Time & communications management
• Completion

Event 3

• Financial procedures
• Suspension & termination
• Risk, liability, insurance
• Claims & Disputes

The last three sessions include discussion of 99 issues, arising in the following scenario, related to the main Clauses of the FIDIC Yellow Book «Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-Build» and Silver Book «Conditions of Contract for EPC/Turnkey Projects»:

An international corporation decides to sign a credit agreement for the financing of the design and construction of three Data Centers in Europe, Asia and America. The Bank recommends the use of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract.

The participants acquire skills to prepare tender documents in accordance with the FIDIC Golden Principles, adapted to the specifics of the project. When building a new data center, it is necessary to assess the services provided, the number of users, as well as the conditions of their use (workload, productivity, availability, etc.). There are various requirements for site selection, such as not being in dangerous areas with potential serious natural disasters, being close to several energy sources, etc. There are also special criteria that the data center premises must meet.

Event 4

• Tender strategy
• Tender documents
• The Engineer/ Employer’ Representative
• Nominated Subcontractors
• Commencement
• Design

Event 5

• Goods. Temporary Works.
• Quality
• Time
• Taking over. Defects liability

Event 6

• Financial procedures
• Suspension & termination
• Risk, liability, insurance
• Claims & Disputes

Trainers

Adriana Spassova

Teaching method

Live online sessions and homework on case-studies

Costs

In order to assist industry professionals looking for contract training opportunities in these challenging times, FIDIC has taken the decision to continue with the discounted rate to allow for a larger attendance during the current coronavirus crisis. 

Cost: EUR 2000

A group discount of 10% will be applied should 2 or more participants register from the same firm.

In order to benefit from the group registration discount, send all the participant names and email addresses to [email protected] to receive the discount coupon needed for registration.