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FIDIC-CECOPHIL-DRBF Contracts Training Course
Conditions of Contract  International Contracts Training
Practical use of the 1999 FIDIC Conditions of Contract (FIDIC Contracts Module 1)
Organized by CECOPHIL and DRBF in collaboration with FIDIC
CECOPHIL/DRBF- Philippines
Manila, 26 and 27 August 2008 		DRBF Contact CECOPHIL Contact
Brochure (PDF)
   
Further information
- FIDIC Member Association: CECOPHIL Contact
- FIDIC
- Web sites: FIDIC CECOPHIL DRBF
 
Practical use of the 1999 FIDIC Conditions of Contract and the Multilateral Development Bank Harmonised Construction Contract
  
Providing essential contractual know-how for working on future international projects

The 1999 editions of  FIDIC Conditions of Contract are recommended by the International Construction Industry throughout the World. In Europe they are used by the European Commission for all their projects throughout Central and Eastern Europe. The Multi-Lateral Development Banks, including the World Bank, Islamic Bank for Development and the Asian Development Bank have adopted the 1999 FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction with modifications. These are covered in this course.
 
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.
 
The changes to the 1999 FIDIC Contracts contained within the MDBs' Harmonised Construction Contract and assessment of risks allocation discussed.
 
Course tutor:  the tutors 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, Consultant and Arbitrator
Course materials:  All participants will be provided the following materials, in English:
  • New FIDIC Conditions of Contract (Construction Contract)
  • Schedule of overheads used during the seminar – to be used as a work book
  • Work Exercises
  • Notes on changes incorporated in the MBD Harmonised Construction Contract
 Who should attend?
The 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 large Works Contracts.
 
 Course recognition by FIDIC
The course (Module 1) is regarded by FIDIC as providing part of the appropriate training for any person wishing to apply to a National Adjudicators lists.
 
Ensure that your staff are prepared for working with these important documents, which will become the international contractual language of the 21st Century.
 
 Programme
 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 the 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
MDBs' Harmonised Construction Contract
  • Principal amendements
  • Contractual implication
Throughout the seminar there will be opportunities for questions, and where appropriate, case studies will be introduced.
 
Attendance fees and registration: please, contact the Member Association.
 
DRBF contact Cecophil contact
 
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