Working with Fidic

COURSE BACKGROUND
This BRAND NEW 1 DAY COURSE will explain the philosophy behind the full range of the FIDIC family of contracts (1987 and 1999) and will focus on the provisions of the Conditions of Contract for Construction for Building and Engineering Works designed by the Employer but will also consider the other forms available. The differences between the FIDIC contracts and the NEC and ICE will also be explained, as well as the use and significant features of FIDIC forms.

SPEAKER ALL VENUES
Lorne Alway

OVERVIEW
Introduction
• FIDIC 1987 and 1999 – structure and content, putting a contract together
• The language and philosophy

FIDIC Family of Contracts and Documents
• Conditions of Contract for Construction for Building and Engineering Works designed by the Employer (1999)
• General Conditions, preparation of Particular Conditions and Tender Documents, Annexes
• Subcontract
• Compare with Conditions of Contract for Works of Civil Engineering Construction (1987-1996)
• Short form of Contract 1999
• EPC/Turnkey Projects
• Plant and Design Build

Allocation of Risks and Responsibilities
• Design Obligations and Standards
• Unforeseen Conditions
• Engineer
• Personnel and arrangements
• Law and Language
• Contract Agreement
• Contractor’s General Obligations
• Employer’s and Contractor’s risks

Management Procedures
• Communications
• Supply and use of documents
• Progress reporting
• Programme and requirements
• Inspecting and Testing
• Taking Over and defects liability
• Tests on Completion
• Nominated Subcontractors

Claims
• Employer’s claims
• Extension of time
• Rate of progress
• Delay damages
• Contractor’s claims and rectification
• Force Majeure
• Claims, disputes and Arbitration

Payment
• Measurement
• Value Engineering and Variation Procedure
• Provisional Sums
• Contract Price
• Interim and Final payment
• Currencies
• Final Payment

Termination
• By Employer or Contractor

Construction Act
• 1996 and 2009 – application to FIDIC contracts


30 November 2011 London

Delivery:	Classroom
Regions:	London
Category:	Construction Contracts