Course C1 · 3 days
Practical Use of the 2017 FIDIC Red Book Contract
A full pass through the Conditions of Contract for Construction, second edition 2017 (reprinted 2022 with amendments), and how it differs from the Yellow and Silver Books.
- 10Taught sessions
- 3 daysDuration
- Clauses 1–21Coverage
Overview
Contracts covered
- Red Book
- Yellow Book
- Silver Book
Who it is for
Employers, consultants and contractors
This practical training course, delivered by Malith Mendis, FIDIC accredited Trainer, covers the history of FIDIC and its suite of contracts, then works through the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction, second edition 2017, reprinted 2022 with amendments — the Red Book — and its differences from the Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-Build (the Yellow Book) and for EPC/Turnkey Projects (the Silver Book), both second edition 2017, reprinted 2022.
The course is built so that participants leave confident working with these documents, whether they represent employers, consultants or contractors. Case studies and work exercises are included throughout.
Syllabus
What the day blocks cover.
Clause references are to the conditions of contract the course works through.
Day 1Principles, parties, project management
FIDIC contract documents: introduction and principles
- —Introduction to FIDIC
- —Background to the FIDIC contracts
- —Structure of the documents
- —Preparation of the Conditions of Contract
- —Risk analysis
- —Risk allocation under FIDIC contracts
- —Which book to use?
Responsibilities of the main parties
- Clause 1General Provisions
- Clause 2The Employer
- Clause 3The Engineer
- Clause 4The Contractor
- Clause 5Subcontracting
- Clause 5Design — in the Yellow and Silver Books
Management of projects
- Clause 6Staff and Labour
- Clause 7Plant, Materials and Workmanship
- Clause 8Commencement, Delays and Suspension
Day 2Completion, money, termination
Tests on completion and taking over
- Clause 9Tests on Completion
- Clause 10Employer’s Taking Over
- Clause 11Defects after Taking Over
- Clause 12Measurement and Valuation
- Clause 12Tests after Completion — in the Yellow and Silver Books
Financial clauses and procedures
- Clause 13Variations and Adjustments
- Clause 14Contract Price and Payment
Suspension and termination
- Clause 15Termination by the Employer
- Clause 16Suspension and Termination by the Contractor
Day 3Risk, claims, disputes, MDB conditions
Risk, liability and exceptional events
- Clause 17Care of the Works and Indemnities
- Clause 18Exceptional Events
- Clause 19Insurance
Claims, disputes and arbitration
- Clause 20Employer’s and Contractor’s Claims
- Clause 21Disputes and Arbitration
Introduction to the World Bank Particular Conditions
- Part AContract Data
- Part BSpecial Provisions
Introduction to the FIDIC Golden Principles
Also from Maaroc
Other courses in the programme.
C2 · 3 days
Management of Claims and the Resolution of Disputes under FIDIC 2017 Contracts
Notices, quantum, delay analysis and the route through the DAAB to arbitration — with case studies and a mock adjudication.
Clauses 20–21, DAAB procedureSyllabus
C3 · 3 days
Procedure and Practice of Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Boards
How to conduct a DAAB — for parties, their representatives, Engineers and board members, with work exercises and mock hearings.
DAAB constitution and procedureSyllabusRun this course for your team.
Every course can be delivered in-house, at your offices or ours, and tailored to the contracts your projects actually use. Tell us the project and the audience.