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FIDIC INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME
FIDIC Contracts Intensive Training Courses
Business Development FIDIC-ACEB Association of Consulting Engineers Botswana
Contracts Intensive Training Courses Programme
 Two two-day intensive training courses on the FIDIC® Conditions of Contract.
 
Organised by FIDIC and the Association of Consulting Engineers Botswana.
  Module 1: Practical Use of FIDIC Conditions of Contract
Providing best-practice contracts understanding for working on national and international projects (FIDIC Contracts Manual Module 1).
29 - 30 July 2010
Module 2: Management of Claims and the Resolution of Disputes
Ensuring that staff using FIDIC contracts can manage claims and disputes (FIDIC Contracts Manual Module 2).
2 - 3 August 2010
 Further Information
ACEB Event Manager
P.O. Box 502354, Gaborone, Botswana
Tel.: +267 71642327; 267 71922741
Fax : +267 3165108 (For Attention GGO)
ACEB Event Manager
 Registration
Practical Use of FIDIC Conditions of Contract (Module 1): 29-30 July 2010
Registration: contact
- ACEB Event Manager
- Brochure

- Registration form
 
Management of Claims and the Resolution of Disputes (Module 2): 2-3 August 2010
Registration: contact
- ACEB Event Manager
- Brochure

- Registration form
 

 FIDIC Conditions of Contracts
FIDIC services agreements and conditions of contract are being increasingly used by the international construction industry throughout the world. In Europe, they are used by the European Commission for many projects throughout central and eastern Europe and they are the contrcat of clhoice for many private-sector clients.
 
The Multilateral Development Banks (MDB), including the World Bank, the Interamerican Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the African Development, have adopted the FIDIC MDB Harmonised Edition of the Conditions of Contract for Construction. Many bilateral and multilateral agencies have adopted the FIDIC White Book for engaging the services of professionals.
 
 Trainers
The course trainers are provided by the specialist training supplier Nestor, Germany that is accredited by FIDIC and works in partnership with FIDIC.
 
 Who should attend
The intensive training course provides the necessary knowledge for professionals from government ministries and agencies, private sector employers, consulting engineers, contractors, quantity surveyors, architects, legal advisers and all involved with the implementation and management of works contracts.
 
The course is particularly important for those involved in preparing or managing infrastructure projects financed under funds provided by MDBs and national and bilateral development agencies.
 
 Course Materials
Participants will be provided the following materials, in English:
  • Course overheads
  • Work exercises
  • Guides and resources documents
  • FIDIC Construction Contract and the FIDIC Plant and Design-Build Contract
  • Multilateral Development Bank Harmonised Edition of the FIDIC Construction Contract. 
 Course Programmes
 
 Module 1: Practical Use of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract
Introduction and Principles
- Background/History; Examination of Contracts
- Basic Principles; Risk Analyses
Clauses 1, 2 and 3
- General provisions
- Responsibilities of the Employer
- Responsibilities of the Engineer
Clauses 4, 5, 6 and 7
- Responsibilities of the contractor
- Nominated Contractors; Design; Workmanship
Clauses 8, 9 10, and 11
- Commencement Procedure; Programme
- Extension of time; Suspension; Taking-Over certificate
- Defects period and preference certificate
  
 Module 2: Management of Claims and Dispute Resolution

Causes and risks; Inherent project risks
Risk allocation; Role of the Engineer
Notices and Claims Procedure
- Employer's, Engineer’s and Contractor’s claims
- Extension of Time; Force Majeure; Delay Damages
Critical path methods
Quantifying and analysing claims for payment
Contractor's claims
- Notification; Contemporary records
- Preparation of claims; Engineers assessment and valuation
Employers financial claims
- Delay damages; Defects in work and design
- Retention and Bonds
Termination and suspension
- Engineer’s default; Contractor’s default
- Force majeure; Financial consequences
Dispute Adjudication Board principles
- Standing and ad hoc; Dispute prevention ; Selection
- Referral; Presentation of evidence; Decision
- Working of the DAB; Dissatisfaction; MDBs’ Amendments
Post DAB/Engineer's decision
Implementation and enforcement
Arbitrating claims; Amicable settlement

 
 Hotel Accommodation
Participants are urged to reserve hotel accommodation at the venue course. All training sessions will be held in the hotel, and special rates are available for course participants.
Attendance Fee: Early rate (before 9th July): P 4,250 for ACEB members and P 4,750 for non members.
Late registration: P 4,500 for ACEB members and P 5,000 for non members.
These prices are intended for each module.
 
Venue:  FIDIC Contracts Training Courses held in Gaborone, take place at the Phakalane Golf Estate and Hotel Resort.

Registration:
International Federation of Consulting Engineers
FIDIC - Box 311 - CH-1215 Geneva 15 - Switzerland
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