Overview

Why Attend

FIDIC Contracts provide the internationally recognized framework that governs risk, responsibility, and payment on major construction and engineering projects around the world. This training course gives participants a practical, working command of FIDIC conditions of contract, equipping project, contract, and commercial professionals to administer contracts confidently and manage risk from award through to final account.

Participants will examine the structure and application of the FIDIC Red Book and Yellow Book, the two most widely used forms in construction and engineering contracting, and build practical skills in day-to-day contract administration. The course also covers how to prepare, evaluate, and respond to claims, along with the mechanisms FIDIC provides for dispute resolution, giving participants a rounded understanding of how to protect their organization's position throughout the contract lifecycle.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Understand the structure, principles, and clauses of FIDIC conditions of contract
Distinguish between the FIDIC Red Book, Yellow Book, and their appropriate applications
Apply contract administration processes throughout the project lifecycle
Identify contractual risks and allocate responsibility correctly under FIDIC
Prepare, assess, and respond to claims in line with FIDIC procedures
Apply notice requirements and time-bar provisions correctly
Understand FIDIC dispute resolution mechanisms and escalation routes
Manage variations, payment, and completion under FIDIC contracts

Target Group

Contract managers and contract administrators
Project and construction managers working under FIDIC contracts
Quantity surveyors and commercial managers
Claims consultants and dispute resolution professionals
Engineers and site managers with contractual responsibilities
Consultants and client-side teams administering FIDIC-based projects

Course Outline

Introduction to FIDIC Contracts

Overview of FIDIC forms of contract and their development
Structure and general principles of FIDIC conditions of contract
Roles of the employer, contractor, and engineer

FIDIC Red Book and Yellow Book

Key features and application of the FIDIC Red Book
Key features and application of the FIDIC Yellow Book
Comparing risk allocation between the Red Book and Yellow Book

Contract Administration

Managing obligations, notices, and correspondence
Administering variations, instructions, and time extensions
Payment certification and administration procedures

Risk and Responsibility

Risk allocation principles under FIDIC contracts
Managing employer and contractor risks
Insurance, indemnities, and force majeure provisions

Claims Under FIDIC

Grounds for claims and notice requirements
Preparing and substantiating a claim
Assessing and responding to claims as employer or engineer

Dispute Resolution

FIDIC dispute avoidance and adjudication mechanisms
The role of the Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB)
Escalation to arbitration and other resolution routes

Practical Application

Case studies in FIDIC contract administration and claims
Common pitfalls in managing FIDIC contracts
Best practices for protecting contractual position

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

There are no public sessions remaining for the course this year. Please contact us if you wish to have a customized in-house session, or to find out how an additional public session can be scheduled.

2027 Schedule & Fees

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Feb, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Feb, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

9 - 13 May, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

9 - 13 May, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

8 - 12 Aug, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

8 - 12 Aug, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Nov, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Nov, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

Construction Contracts Management Using FIDIC Conditions of Contract Training Course

Overview

Why Attend

Course Objectives

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees