Course Description
This comprehensive 5-day course equips participants with advanced strategies for managing and resolving contractual claims and disputes under FIDIC contracts. Attendees will gain in-depth knowledge of FIDIC claim procedures, risk allocation, and dispute resolution mechanisms, enabling them to effectively handle complex construction project challenges.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and apply FIDIC contract principles and claim procedures
- Analyze and allocate project risks to minimize disputes
- Develop effective claim preparation and presentation skills
- Master negotiation and dispute resolution techniques
- Implement best practices for contract administration and claims management
Course Modules
Day 1: FIDIC Contracts and Claims Overview
- Introduction to FIDIC contract forms
- Key clauses and their implications
- Types of claims and their classification
- Risk allocation in FIDIC contracts
Day 2: Claim Identification and Preparation
- Identifying potential claims
- Notice requirements and time bars
- Gathering and presenting evidence
- Quantifying claims and damages
Day 3: Time-Related Claims and Delay Analysis
- Extension of time claims
- Delay analysis techniques
- Concurrent delays and their impact
- Disruption and acceleration claims
Day 4: Cost Claims and Variations
- Additional payment claims
- Variation orders and their valuation
- Prolongation and disruption costs
- Force majeure and exceptional events
Day 5: Dispute Resolution and Claim Avoidance
- Dispute Adjudication Boards (DABs)
- Negotiation and mediation strategies
- Arbitration under FIDIC contracts
- Claim avoidance and best practices
Practical Wins for Participants
- Ability to confidently manage FIDIC claims from identification to resolution
- Enhanced skills in preparing and presenting persuasive claims
- Improved contract administration to minimize disputes
- Strategies to effectively negotiate and resolve conflicts in construction projects
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
