FIDIC Claims: Management of Claims and Resolution of Disputes

Course Category : Project Management

A specialised training programme designed to strengthen professional capabilities in managing FIDIC contractual claims, analysing contractual risks, and applying dispute resolution mechanisms to protect contractual rights and minimise conflicts in construction projects.
Duration: 5 Days
Level: Advanced

Introduction

FIDIC contracts represent one of the most widely used contractual frameworks in international construction projects. They define the contractual relationship between the Employer, Contractor, and Engineer through structured legal and procedural provisions. However, the complex nature of construction projects often leads to contractual claims and disputes arising from technical, time-related, or financial changes during project execution.
This course provides an advanced professional understanding of claim management under FIDIC Conditions of Contract. It focuses on contractual risk analysis, notice procedures, variation management, and dispute resolution mechanisms such as Dispute Adjudication Boards and arbitration. Participants will develop practical capabilities in documenting, analysing, and presenting claims professionally while protecting contractual rights and reducing the likelihood of formal disputes.

Targeted Audience

Project Managers in construction projects
Contract and project engineers
Consulting engineers
Planning and scheduling engineers
Quantity surveyors
Contract and procurement managers
Legal advisors in construction sector
Government professionals involved in infrastructure projects

Targeted Skills

Understanding FIDIC contractual structures and procedures
Contractual claims analysis and management
Preparing and documenting claims professionally
Managing variations in construction projects
Applying dispute resolution mechanisms in construction contracts
Analysing contractual risks in infrastructure projects

Expected Outcomes

Develop a comprehensive understanding of claim mechanisms under FIDIC contracts.
Analyse and evaluate contractual risks within construction projects.
Apply contractual procedures for notices and claims management.
Manage variations and assess their impact on time and cost.
Understand dispute resolution mechanisms such as DAB and arbitration.
Prepare professional claim documentation supporting contractual positions.

Training Topics Index

Evolution of FIDIC contracts in international construction projects
Structure of FIDIC Conditions of Contract (Red Book and Yellow Book)
Roles and responsibilities of the Employer, Engineer, and Contractor
Types of claims in construction projects
Importance of early claim management to reduce disputes

Definition of variations under Clause 13
Procedures for initiating and instructing variations
Role of the Engineer in evaluating variations
Impact of variations on project time and cost
Comparison between Red Book and Yellow Book approaches

Common causes of claims in construction projects
Inherent risks in engineering and infrastructure projects
Risk allocation under FIDIC contracts
Analysis and evaluation of contractual claims
Professional preparation and submission of claims

Contractual notice requirements under FIDIC
Employer and Engineer claims procedures
Delegation of authority by the Engineer
Time limits for notices and claim submissions
Documentation and project records management

Principles of Dispute Adjudication Boards (DAB)
Types of dispute boards and their functions
Appointment and selection of DAB members
Responsibilities and guarantees of the dispute board
Arbitration as the final stage of dispute resolution in construction contracts.

Course Features

Updated and Interactive Content
Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code

FIDIC Claims: Management of Claims and Resolution of Disputes