DAY 1

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
The FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction Multilateral Development Bank Harmonised Edition June 2010
User Friendliness
Preparation of Conditions of Contract
The Legal Character of FIDIC Conditions of Contract
Relationship between FIDIC Conditions of Contract and Legal Systems
Risk Analysis
Which form to use?
Overview of the 1999 Contracts
- Construction Contract
- Main Differences between the Construction Contracts
Responsibilities of the Main Parties
Clause 1 - General Provisions and General Issues
Clause 2 - The Employer
Clause 3 - The Engineer
Clause 4 - The Contractor
Clause 5 - Construction Contract: Nominated Subcontractors
Clause 5 - Plant and Design-Build Contract: Design
Management of Projects
Clause 6 - Staff and Labour
Clause 7 - Plant Material and Workmanship
Clause 8 - Commencement Delays and Suspension
Clause 10 - Employer’s Taking Over; Defects Liability

DAY 2

Tests on Completion

Clause 9 - Tests on Completion
Clause 11 - Plant Contract: Tests after Completion
Financial Clauses and Procedures
Clause 12 - Construction Contract: Measurement and Evaluation
Clause 13 - Variations and Adjustments
Clause 14 - Contract Price and Payment
Suspension and Termination
Clause 15 - Termination by Employer
Clause 16 - Suspension and Termination by Contractor
Risk, Liability and Force Majeure
Clause 17 - Risk and Responsibility,
Clause 18 - Liability and Insurance
Clause 19 - Force Majeure
Claims and Disputes and Arbitration
Clause 20 - Claims, Disputes and Arbitration
Inherent Project risk
Contractor’s Claims and Employer’s Claims; Claims procedures
Disputes
Amicable Settlement
Dispute Adjudication Board
Arbitration