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FIDIC Contracts Training and Dispute Resolution Seminars
Conditions of Contract  FIDIC Contract Conditions
A two-day training course on the Practical use of FIDIC® Conditions of Contract; 26-27 October 2008
followed by
A two-day training course on Claims and Disputes Resolution under FIDIC® Conditions of Contract; 29-30 October 2008
Organized by FIDIC, Jordan Engineers Association (JEA), Engineers Training Centre (ETC), A/E Business Council
Radisson SAS Hotel, Amman, Jordan; 26-27 and 29-30 October 2008
   
- ETC Mr. Mohd Abu Afifeh:   Tel. +962 6 5622562, Fax: +962 6 5650537,   ETC
- A/E Business Council:  A/E Business Council
- FIDIC
- Download the brochure (PDF)
 
On-line registration:
Module 1, 26-27 October 2008
Module 2, 29-30 October 2008
Module 1 and 2, 26-27 and 29-30 October 2008
Off-line registration - contact:
- etc@jea.org.jo
- www.jea.org.jo
- www.aeb-council.org
 
Practical use of the 1999 FIDIC® Conditions of Contract and the FIDIC® Multilateral Development Banks Harmonised Construction Contract (FIDIC Contracts Manual Module 1): 26-27 October 2008
  
Providing essential contractual know-how for working on future international projects

The 1999 editions of  FIDIC Conditions of Contract are recommended by the European Commission throughout Central and Eastern Europe for the one billion Euro per annum Transport and Environmental Works Programme, and are increasingly being adopted by IFI's and private clients worldwide.
 
This practical seminar, provided by professional engineers with extensive international experience, explains and illustrates the use of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction (the "Construction Contract") and the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-Build (the " Plant and Design-Build Contract"). The course is designed to help the participants have confidence in working with these documents whether representing Employers, Consultants or Contractors.
 
Course tutor: the tutor is provided by European Construction Ventures, ECV, which specialises in training and management consultancy to the international construction and infrastructure industries.
  • Robert Cochrane, BSc (Hons) C.Eng, FICE, Senior Consultant, ECV
Course materials:  participants will be provided the following materials, in English:
  • FIDIC Conditions of Contract (Construction Contract)
  • Schedule of overheads used during the seminar – to be used as “Work Book”
  • Work Exercises
  • Notes on changes incorporated in the MBDs’ Harmonised Construction Contract
Who should attend
The seminar 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 next generation of International Projects. It is particularly important to those involved in preparing or managing infrastructure projects financed under ISPA, the Cohesion Fund and the Structural Funds, as all works contracts use the FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
 
Ensure your staff are prepared for working with these important documents, which will become the international contractual language of the 21st Century.
 
 Day 1: 09.00 - 17.00
 
Introduction to the 1999 FIDIC documents
(Construction Contract; Plant and Design-Build Contract)
  • Background and reasons for change
  • Examination of format and content of General Conditions
  • Examination of Guide to Particular Conditions
  • Annex to documents
  • Selection of appropriate Contract
Responsibilities of Main Parties
  • General issues
  • Responsibilities of the Employer
  • The Engineer
  • The Contractor
  • Nominated Sub-Contractor
Management of Projects - Key Areas
Workmanship and Time
  • Staff and Labour
  • Plant, Materials and Workmanship
  • Commencement, Delays and Suspension
  • Tests and Defects liability
  
 Day 2: 09.00 - 17.00
 
Financial Clauses and Procedures
  • Measurement and Evaluation,
  • Variation and Adjustment
  • Contract Price and Payment
    • Guarantees, Bonds
    • Insurances
Risks, Force Majeure & Termination
  • Termination by Employer
  • Suspension & Termination by Contractor
  • Risks and Responsibilities
  • Force Majeure
Claims and Disputes & Arbitration
  • Claims procedures
  • Disputes Adjudication Board
  • DAB Agreement & Procedures
  • Amicable Settlement and Arbitration
MDB Harmonised Construction Contract
  • Principal amendments
  • Contractual implication
Throughout the seminar there will be opportunities for questions, and where appropriate, case studies will be introduced.
 
The management of contract claims and the resolution of disputes under the 1999 FIDIC® Contracts and the FIDIC® Multilateral Development Banks Harmonised Construction Contract (FIDIC Contracts Manual Module 2): 29-30 October 2008
  
Within all FIDIC contracts there will be claims. This training course is designed to provide practical assistance to those working with the new FIDIC Contract Conditions (1999 editions) in the management of claims and achieving resolution to claims.
 
It is applicable to all the parties involved within a new FIDIC contract - the Employer, the Contractor, the Engineer, and the DAB Members. By having a professional understanding of the responsibilities and rights of the parties under a new FIDIC contract and the procedures to manage claims, the resolution of claims will be achieved more successfully.
 
The tutor for the course is a very experienced British engineer, who has extensive involvement with FIDIC claims, disputes, adjudications, and arbitration procedures throughout the world.
 
Seminar tutor: the tutor is provided by European Construction Ventures, ECV, which specialises in training and management consultancy to the international construction and infrastructure industries.
  • Robert Cochrane, BSc (Hons) C.Eng, FICE, Senior Consultant, ECV
Course materials: delegates will be provided the following materials, in English:
  • FIDIC Conditions of Contract (Construction Contract)
  • Course notes, especially written for using the "Construction Contract"
  • Schedule of overheads used during the seminar - to be used as a "Work Book"
Who should attend
The seminar 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 next generation of international projects. It is particularly important where FIDIC and DAB procedures shall be implemented and adjudication is available to resolve disputes.
 
 Day 1: 09.30 - 17.00
 
Contractual Risks
  • Risk Management
  • Causes of Claims
  • FIDIC Claims Entitlements
Claims and Contractual Procedures
  • Clause 2.5 Employer's Claims
  • Clause 20.1 Contractor's Claims
  • Clause 3.5 Engineer's determination
Time-related claims and additional payment claims
  • Reasons and justification of time claims
  • Justification and valuation of cost claims
Disputes and establishment of the Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB)
  • Types of DAB
  • Terms and Agreement
  • Payment Conditions
  
 Day 2: 09.00 - 17.00
 
The working of the DAB and Procedural Rules (PR)
  • Procedural Rules
  • DAB Decision Process
  • Position Papers/Hearing
  • DAB Decision
  • Dissatisfaction with DAB decision
  • Work exercises using DAB
Alternative Procedures
  • Engineer's decision as DAB
  • Amicable Settlement
  • Arbitration
MDB's Amendments to FIDIC Procedure
  • Claims procedures
  • Determination
  • Dispute Board
Throughout the seminar there will be opportunities for questions, and where appropriate, case studies will be introduced.
 
Attendance Fees: Delegate fee - USD 550.- for each course (includes lunch and refreshments and course materials). Members of JEA and the A/E Business Council should contact the associations for special rates.
 
Venue: Radisson SAS Hotel, Amman, Jordan, 26-27 , 29-30 October 2008
 
Registration:
Offline: please contact ETC at etc@jea.org.jo
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