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Looking to excel in fidic contracts administration? FIDIC - Contracts Management and Administration in UAE offers applied tools, case studies, and

PMCM-254 | FIDIC - Contracts Management and Administration

Course Sector : Project & Contract Management

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Duration	Date from	Date to	Course Venue	Course fees	Book a course
5 Days	31/08/2026	04/09/2026	Abu Dhabi	$4,250	Book now
5 Days	28/09/2026	02/10/2026	Online	$2,150	Book now
5 Days	19/10/2026	23/10/2026	Abu Dhabi	$4,250	Book now
5 Days	16/11/2026	20/11/2026	Singapore	$4,950	Book now
5 Days	10/01/2027	14/01/2027	Riyadh	$4,250	Book now
5 Days	03/05/2027	07/05/2027	Dubai	$4,250	Book now

Course Introduction

FIDIC contracts are among the most widely adopted standard forms of contract for international construction, engineering, infrastructure, and design-build projects. Effective administration of these contracts requires more than understanding contractual clauses; professionals must be able to translate contractual requirements into effective day-to-day project controls, notices, instructions, records, payment processes, variations, claims, and dispute-avoidance practices.

This intensive five-day program provides a practical and structured approach to the management and administration of FIDIC-based contracts throughout the complete project lifecycle.

Participants will explore the contractual roles and responsibilities of the Employer, Engineer, and Contractor; examine the administration of time, cost, quality, variations, payments, claims, and extensions of time; and develop practical approaches for managing contractual risks and preventing disputes.

The program places strong emphasis on the practical application of FIDIC principles through contract scenarios, case studies, document reviews, claim situations, and contract administration exercises.

Course objective

Understand the structure, philosophy, and key principles of FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
Distinguish between the principal FIDIC contract forms and identify the appropriate form for different project and procurement strategies.
Interpret key contractual provisions and understand their practical implications.
Define the contractual roles, responsibilities, authorities, and obligations of the Employer, Engineer, and Contractor.
Establish effective contract administration systems from commencement through project close-out.
Manage contractual correspondence, notices, instructions, records, and documentation.
Administer programmes, progress monitoring, delays, suspensions, and extensions of time.
Manage variations and determine their contractual and commercial implications.
Understand measurement, valuation, interim payments, retention, and final payment procedures.
Identify contractual risks and allocate responsibilities appropriately.
Prepare, evaluate, and administer Contractor and Employer claims.
Apply appropriate procedures for notices, substantiation, contemporary records, and claim assessment.
Understand the principles of delay analysis and entitlement to Extension of Time (EOT).
Manage testing, completion, taking-over, defects, and final acceptance.
Apply FIDIC dispute avoidance and dispute resolution mechanisms effectively.
Reduce contractual exposure through proactive contract management and accurate record keeping.
Develop a practical framework for administering FIDIC contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

Course audience

Project Managers and Project Directors
Contract Managers and Contract Administrators
Commercial Managers
Construction Managers
Engineers and Resident Engineers
Quantity Surveyors
Cost Engineers and Cost Controllers
Procurement and Tendering Professionals
Claims Managers and Claims Engineers
Planning and Project Control Engineers
Consultants and Consulting Engineers
Employer and Contractor Representatives
Legal and Contract Professionals
PMO Professionals involved in major projects
Professionals involved in infrastructure, construction, engineering, EPC, and design-build projects

Course Outline | Day 01

FIDIC Contract Framework, Risk Allocation & Contract Administration

Module 1: Understanding the FIDIC Contract Framework

Introduction to FIDIC and its role in international contracting
FIDIC philosophy and principles of balanced risk allocation
Understanding the FIDIC suite of contracts
Overview of the Red Book
Overview of the Yellow Book
Overview of the Silver Book
Overview of other relevant FIDIC forms
Selecting the appropriate FIDIC contract for the project
Employer-design versus Contractor-design responsibilities
Relationship between procurement strategy and contract selection
General Conditions versus Particular Conditions
Contract documents and order of precedence
FIDIC contracts within different legal jurisdictions
Practical Exercise:Selecting the appropriate FIDIC form for different project scenarios

Module 2: Roles, Responsibilities and Contractual Authority

Role and obligations of the Employer
Role and obligations of the Contractor
Role, authority, and responsibilities of the Engineer
Engineer's instructions and determinations
Contractor's Representative
Delegation of authority
Subcontractors and nominated subcontractors
Communications between contractual parties
Contractual decision-making and approvals
Managing conflicts between contractual and operational instructions
Case Discussion : Who has the authority? Managing instructions and approvals under FIDIC

Module 3: Contract Commencement and Administration Setup

Letter of Acceptance and Contract Agreement
Performance security
Advance payment security
Insurance requirements
Commencement Date
Access to and possession of the Site
Establishing contract administration procedures
Contract communication protocols
Document control and contractual registers
Notice requirements
Importance of contemporary records
Developing a Contract Administration Plan

Course Outline | Day 02

Time, Programme, Progress, Delay & Extension of Time

Module 4: Programme and Progress Management

Contractor's programme requirements
Baseline programme and programme submissions
Engineer's review of the programme
Updating and revising the programme
Progress monitoring and reporting
Contractor's progress reports
Early identification of schedule risks
Delayed progress and recovery measures
Acceleration and mitigation
Relationship between programme management and contractual entitlement
Practical Exercise :Reviewing a Contractor's programme from a contractual perspective

Module 5: Delay Management and Extension of Time

Understanding contractual delay
Employer-caused delay
Contractor-caused delay
Neutral and external delay events
Concurrent delays
Critical versus non-critical delays
Delay notification requirements
Contractor's entitlement to Extension of Time
EOT submission requirements
Contemporary records supporting EOT claims
Engineer's assessment and determination
Delay damages
Mitigation obligations
Introduction to practical delay analysis approaches
Case Study : Assessing entitlement to Extension of Time following a major project delay

Module 6: Suspension and Disruption

Engineer's instruction to suspend work
Contractor's rights following suspension
Prolonged suspension
Disruption versus delay
Cost implications of suspension
Resumption of work
Protecting contractual rights during suspension

Course Outline | Day 03

Commercial Administration, Variations, Measurement & Payment

Module 7: Financial and Commercial Administration

Contract Price and Accepted Contract Amount
Bill of Quantities
Measurement principles
Unit rates and prices
Provisional Sums
Dayworks
Cost adjustments
Retention
Advance payments
Financial control under FIDIC
Maintaining commercial records

Module 8: Variations and Change Management

What constitutes a Variation?
Engineer's authority to initiate Variations
Variation instructions
Contractor proposals
Variation procedures
Valuation of Variations
New rates and adjusted rates
Impact of Variations on time and cost
Contractor's right to object
Managing cumulative changes
Variations versus claims
Change control registers
Documentation required to substantiate Variation costs
Practical Workshop: Evaluation and valuation of a Variation Order

Module 9: Payment Administration

Interim payment applications
Supporting documentation
Engineer's certification
Interim Payment Certificates
Retention money
Deductions and set-offs
Delayed payments
Payment disputes
Statement at Completion
Final Statement
Final Payment Certificate
Commercial close-out
Practical Exercise : Reviewing an Interim Payment Application and identifying contractual issues

Course Outline | Day 04

Claims Management, Notices & Dispute Avoidance

Module 10: Understanding FIDIC Claims

What constitutes a contractual claim?
Contractor claims
Employer claims
Claims for additional time
Claims for additional cost
Claims arising from Variations
Unforeseeable conditions
Access and possession issues
Employer risk events
Suspension and disruption claims
Force majeure / exceptional events
Claims arising from instructions and changes

Module 11: Claims Procedure and Documentation

Importance of contractual notices
Notice timing and contractual compliance
Time-bar provisions
Initial notice of claim
Contemporary records
Detailed claim submissions
Cause, effect, entitlement, and quantum
Supporting contractual evidence
Programme evidence
Cost records
Engineer's review of claims
Determinations
Managing rejected or disputed claims

Claims Workshop

Participants work through a practical scenario to:

Identify the claim event
Determine contractual entitlement
Prepare the required notice
Identify supporting records
Establish cause and effect
Assess time and cost implications
Develop a structured claim submission

Module 12: Preventing Claims from Becoming Disputes

Early identification of contractual issues
Maintaining effective records
Contractual communication strategies
Importance of timely notices
Negotiating contractual issues
Engineer's role in dispute avoidance
Managing disagreements before escalation
Establishing a proactive claims management culture

Course Outline | Day 05

Completion, Defects, Termination & Dispute Resolution

Module 13: Testing, Completion and Taking Over

Tests on Completion
Completion requirements
Application for Taking-Over Certificate
Engineer's assessment
Taking-Over Certificate
Taking over parts of the Works
Outstanding works
Snagging and punch lists
Consequences of Taking Over
Statement at Completion
Practical Scenario : Is the project ready for Taking Over?

Module 14: Defects and Final Contract Close-Out

Defects Notification Period
Contractor's obligations to remedy defects
Cost of remedying defects
Failure to remedy
Performance Certificate
Final Statement
Final Payment
Release and discharge
Contractual records at project close-out
Lessons learned for future contracts

Module 15: Termination and Exceptional Events

Employer's right to terminate
Contractor's right to terminate
Contractor default
Employer default
Insolvency and abandonment
Termination procedures
Contractual consequences of termination
Valuation following termination
Exceptional Events / Force Majeure principles
Risk management during exceptional circumstances

Module 16: Dispute Avoidance and Resolution under FIDIC

Understanding contractual disputes
From claim to dispute
Engineer's determination
Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Board (DAAB)
Role and function of the DAAB
Referral of disputes
DAAB decisions
Notice of Dissatisfaction
Amicable settlement
Arbitration
Importance of dispute avoidance throughout the project
Developing an escalation strategy

Final Case Study

From Variation to Dispute

Participants analyze a comprehensive project scenario involving:

Variation
Delay
Extension of Time
Additional cost
Contractual notices
Engineer's determination
Disagreement between the parties
Appropriate dispute-avoidance and resolution strategy

Course Certificates

BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”

BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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