Contract Management and Administration Under FIDIC Forms Of Contract - 1999

Course Outline

Features and Introduction

• Who is FIDIC
• Background of FIDIC Contracts
• Features of the Contract
• Main Differences between the 1999 Rainbow
• Main Differences between the 1999 Construction Contract and the 1987 Red Book
• Preparation of Conditions of Contract
• Risk allocation
• Which form to use?

Responsibilities of the Main Parties

• General Provisions
• The Employer
• The Contractor
• The Engineer
• Construction Contract: Nominated Subcontractors

Management of Projects

• Staff and Labor
• Plant Material and Workmanship
• Commencement Delays and Suspension

Financial Clauses and Procedures

• Construction Contract: Measurement and Evaluation
• Variations and Adjustments
• Contract Price and Payment

Project Closure

Tests on Completion

• Tests on Completion
• Plant Contract: Tests after Completion

Taking Over

• Employer’s taking over;
• Defects Liability

Suspension and Termination

• Termination by Employer
• Suspension and Termination by Contractor

Claims, Disputes and Arbitration

• Claims, Disputes and Arbitration
• Contractor’s Claims and Employer’s Claims;
• Claims procedures
• Dispute Adjudication Board
• Amicable Settlement
• Arbitration

Risk, Liability and Force Majeure

• Risk and Responsibility,
• Liability and Insurance
• Force Majeure

Target Audience

Contracts Manager, Project Manager-Construction, Quantity Surveyor, Construction Engineers

How will I benefit?

• FIDIC Contracts are managed and administered correctly.
• Ensures the staff using FIDIC contracts can manage claims and disputes.
• Providing essential know-how for preparing agreements for Professional services based upon the FIDIC Client- Consultant Model services  Agreement.