Intermediate FIDIC Practicing Course

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Intermediate FIDIC Practicing Course

Course Category : Project Management

A professional training programme that develops intermediate competence in FIDIC application, claims management, variation control, and dispute resolution in international construction projects.
Duration: 5 Days
Level: Intermediate

Introduction

In international construction environments, general familiarity with FIDIC contracts is not sufficient for effective contract administration. Professional practice requires more precise capability in clause interpretation, authority control, and the management of claims, variations, and disputes within a structured procedural framework. This course develops intermediate practical competence in the application of FIDIC contracts by linking contractual principles to realistic project situations faced by project managers, engineers, and contract professionals, thereby strengthening compliance, reducing contractual risk, and supporting sound decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Targeted Audience

  • Contract Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Engineers and Consultants
  • Legal Advisors in Construction
  • Quantity Surveyors
  • Procurement Specialists
  • Construction Supervisors
  • Architects Involved in Contract Management
  • Professionals Working on International Construction Projects

Targeted Skills

  • Practical Interpretation of FIDIC Clauses
  • Administration of Employer–Contractor–Engineer Contractual Relations
  • Claims Preparation, Review, and Follow-Up
  • Variation and Change Order Management
  • Delay Analysis and Extension of Time Management
  • Contractual Documentation and Formal Correspondence
  • Application of FIDIC Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
  • Contractual Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Expected Outcomes

  • Interpret key FIDIC clauses and apply them to practical project situations.
  • Manage claims, variations, and extensions of time in accordance with contractual procedures.
  • Analyse the roles and authorities of the different parties involved in contract execution and administration.
  • Document contractual events and prepare correspondence and records that support decisions.
  • Apply effective approaches to dispute avoidance and contractual conflict management.
  • Strengthen compliance with FIDIC procedures and standards in international projects.

Training Topics Index

  • Introduction to the FIDIC family of contracts and the purpose of the principal books
  • Overall contract structure and the relationship between general and particular conditions
  • Allocation of roles and responsibilities among the Employer, Contractor, and Engineer
  • Governing principles of notices, time limits, and contractual authority
  • Practical reading of clauses affecting day-to-day contract administration

  • Identification of contractual risk sources in construction projects
  • Classification of claims related to time, cost, and contractual breaches
  • Procedural requirements for submitting claims within prescribed periods
  • Preparation of supporting documents and evidentiary records for claims
  • Evaluation and handling of claims from both contractual and practical perspectives

  • Definition of contractual variation and limits of authority for issuing changes
  • Management of changes in scope, design, or execution
  • Assessment of the time and cost impact of variations
  • Principles of extension of time and the link between delay and causative events
  • Negotiation, approval, and contractual documentation of adjustments

  • The concept of dispute avoidance and the value of early issue management
  • Amicable settlement and its role in reducing contractual escalation
  • Function of the Dispute Adjudication or Avoidance mechanism
  • Core principles of arbitration in FIDIC disputes
  • Practical measures to minimise dispute occurrence during project execution

  • Structuring project contract administration and linking it to execution governance
  • Systematic management of correspondence, records, and meeting documentation
  • Monitoring contractor performance and tracking contractual obligations
  • Managing delays, non-compliance, and corrective contractual action
  • Ensuring compliance with FIDIC requirements and related legal obligations

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