FIDIC 2017 Contracts Management: Mastering Best Practices Event, 25.May.2025

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of FIDIC 2017 contracts, focusing on practical application and management techniques. Participants will explore contract administration, risk allocation, and dispute resolution, gaining valuable skills for effective project management in international construction projects.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the key principles and structure of FIDIC 2017 contracts
• Master contract administration and management techniques
• Learn effective risk allocation and mitigation strategies
• Develop skills in claims management and dispute resolution
• Gain practical insights into project execution under FIDIC contracts

Course Modules

Day 1: Introduction to FIDIC 2017 Contracts

• Overview of FIDIC contract suite
• Key changes in the 2017 edition
• Contract structure and general provisions
• Roles and responsibilities of parties

Day 2: Contract Administration and Management

• Contract documents and their hierarchy
• Time management and programming
• Payment mechanisms and procedures
• Variations and adjustments

Day 3: Risk Allocation and Management

• Risk allocation principles in FIDIC contracts
• Force majeure and exceptional events
• Indemnities and limitations of liability
• Insurance requirements

Day 4: Claims and Dispute Resolution

• Claims procedures and time bars
• Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Board (DAAB)
• Amicable settlement techniques
• Arbitration under FIDIC contracts

Day 5: Project Execution and Practical Application

• Contract implementation strategies
• Quality control and testing procedures
• Completion and handover processes
• Case studies and practical exercises

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to effectively manage FIDIC 2017 contracts in international projects
• Enhanced skills in risk management and dispute avoidance
• Improved contract administration and claims management capabilities
• Practical tools and techniques for successful project execution under FIDIC contracts