FIDIC - Contracts Management and Administration

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.

• 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.