Agenda

Session 1

1. Introduction to FIDIC

2. Background to FIDIC Contracts

3. Major Features of and Differences between the 1987, 1999 and 2017 editions

4. The Project Preparatory Phase – The Key Focus Areas & Pitfalls to Avoid

5. Questions and Answers

6. Introduction of Case Work No 1

Session 2

1. Discussion of Case Work No 1 Solutions

2. The Engineer, Appointment, the Engineer’s Representative, Duties and Authorities

3. Pre-commencement Meeting

4. Contractor’s Representative

5. Commencement Date

6. Provision of Securities (Advance Payment -, and Performance) and Insurances

7. Statutory Approvals and Permits

8. Contractor’s Programme

9. Contractor’s Cash Flow

10. Access to and Possession of Site

11. Questions and Answers

12. Introduction of Case Work No 2

Session 3

1. Discussion of Case Work No 2 Solutions

2. Quality Management and Compliance Verification Systems (new in the 2017 Updates)

3. Drawings for the Works, Design

4. Contractor's Reports

5. Subcontractors & Nominated Subcontractors

6. Safety, Security and Protection of the Environment

7. Other Commencement Stage Obligations

8. Questions and Answers

9. Introduction of Case Work No 3

Session 4

1. Discussion of Case Work No 3 Solutions

2. Summary of Payment Systems in the Major FIDIC Forms of Contracts

3. Bill of Quantities and Unit Prices

4. Provisional Sums

5. Variations & Value Engineering

6. Valuation of Variations

7. Daywork

8. Measurement of Works

9. Valuation of Plant and Materials for the Works

10. Questions and Answers

11. Introduction of Case Work No 4

Session 5

1. Discussion of Case Work No 4 Solutions

2. Contractor's Statements

3. Interim Payment Certificates

4. Interim Payments

5. Delayed Payments

6. Work Quantities Management

7. Monitoring & Reporting Works Progress

8. Questions and Answers

9. Introduction of Case Work No 5

Session 6

1. Discussion of Case Work No 5 Solutions

2. Engineer’s Instructions

3. Regular Progress Meetings

4. Continuing Validity of Securities and Insurance

5. Verification of Contractor’s Personnel and Equipment

6. Samples and Testing of Materials, Workmanship and Plant

7. Works Inspection, Testing & Acceptance

8. Unacceptable Works, Notifying Defects & Remedies

9. Programme and Cash Flow Revisions

10. Contractor’s Slow Progress

11. Works Suspensions

12. Questions and Answers

13. Introduction of Case Work No 6

Session 7

1. Discussion of Case Work No 6 Solutions

2. Contractor’s and Employer’s Claims (new features added in the 2017 Updates)

3. Documentation, Determination & Evaluation of Claims

4. Delays, Extension of Time for Completion & Claims for Additional Costs

5. Delay Damages & Early Completion Bonus

6. Questions and Answers

7. Introduction of Case Work No 7

Session 8

1. Discussion of Case Work No 7 Solutions

2. Inspection- and Test on Completion

3. Completion and Taking-over

4. Taking-over Certificate, the Snagging List

5. Statement at Completion and Payment Certification

6. Defects Notification Period

7. Inspections and Notification of Defects

8. Cost of Rectifying Defects and Damage

9. Remedies for Non-Performance in DNP

10. Extension of Defects Notification Period

11. Further Tests

12. Final Acceptance of Works, Performance Certificate

13. Clearance of Site

14. Contractor’s final Statement & Discharge

15. Final Payment Certificate and Final Payment

16. Questions and Answers

17. Introduction of Case Work No 8

Session 9

1. Discussion of Case Work No 8 Solutions

2. Disputes and their Avoidance (new feature in the 2017 Updates)

3. Suspension, Termination

4. Termination by Employer arising from Contractor’s Default

5. Termination by Contractor arising from Employer’s Default

6. Termination resulting from Force Majeure

7. Employer’s Termination for Convenience

8. Payment on Termination

9. Final Questions and Answers