PROGRAMME OUTLINE FOR MODULE 1
“The Practical Use of the 1999 FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction & Design-Build”

Features and Introduction
Introduction to FIDC
Background to FIDIC Contracts Harmonization based on the Type of Project Features of the 1999 Editions
Structure of the Documents Forms
Overview of the 1999 Contracts
Main Differences between the 1999 Rainbow
Main Differences between the 1999 Construction Contract and the 1987 Red Book
Main Differences between the 2017 and the 1987Construction Contract
User Friendliness
Preparation of Conditions of Contract
Relationship between FIDIC Conditions of Contract and Legal Systems
Relationship between FIDIC Conditions and Public Procurement Law Risk Analysis
Construction Contract
Features of the Contract
Preparation of Conditions of Contract
Risk allocation
Which form to use?
1. Responsibilities of the Main Parties
Clause 1 - General Provisions
Clause 2 - The Employer
Clause 3 - The Contractor
Clause 4 - The Engineer
Clause 5 - Construction Contract: Nominated Subcontractors

2. Management of Projects

Clause 6 - Staff and Labor
Clause 7 - Plant Material and Workmanship
Clause 8 - Commencement Delays and Suspension

3. Financial Clauses and Procedures
Clause 12 - Construction Contract: Measurement and Evaluation
Clause 13 - Variations and Adjustments
Clause 14 - Contract Price and Payment

4. Project Closure

5. Tests on Completion
Clause 9 - Tests on Completion
Clause 11 - Plant Contract: Tests after Completion

6. Taking Over
Clause 10 - Employer’s Taking Over;
Clause 11 - Defects Liability

7. Suspension and Termination
Clause 15 - Termination by Employer
Clause 16 - Suspension and Termination by Contractor

8. Risk, Liability and Force Majeure

Clause 17 - Risk and Responsibility,
Clause 18 - Liability and Insurance
Clause 19 - Force Majeure

9. Claims, Disputes and Arbitration
Clause 20 - Claims, Disputes and Arbitration
Contractor’s Claims and Employer’s Claims;
Claims procedures
Dispute Adjudication Board
Amicable Settlement
Arbitration