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Course CM-009

FIDIC Contracts Management: Practical Use of FIDIC Contracts

This course is designed to provide practical guidance to those involved in the management or administration of projects... The outline covers FIDIC contract documents: Introduction and principles, Overview of the 1999 co...

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FIDIC Contracts Management: Practical Use of FIDIC Contracts
Next online class Live virtual classroom 21 - 25 December 2026 · €1,815 + VAT Next classroom session Vienna 21 - 25 December 2026 · €3,225 + VAT

Your week at a glance

  1. Day 1 FIDIC contract documents: Introduction and principles
  2. Day 2 Overview of the 1999 contracts & Responsibilities of the main parties
  3. Day 3 Management of projects & Tests on completion
  4. Day 4 Financial clauses and procedures & Suspension and termination & Risk, liability and force majeure
  5. Day 5 Claims, disputes and arbitration

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  • 5 days
  • 09:00–14:00
  • Certificate of attendance

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  1. 21–25 Dec 2026

    Vienna

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  2. 18–22 Jan 2027

    London

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  3. 15–19 Feb 2027

    Munich

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  4. 15–19 Mar 2027

    Rome

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  5. 19–23 Apr 2027

    Munich

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  6. 17–21 May 2027

    Amsterdam

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  7. 21–25 Jun 2027

    Geneva

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  8. 19–23 Jul 2027

    Istanbul

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  9. 16–20 Aug 2027

    Vienna

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  10. 20–24 Sep 2027

    London

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  11. 18–22 Oct 2027

    Munich

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  12. 15–19 Nov 2027

    Rome

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  13. 20–24 Dec 2027

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  1. 21–25 Dec 2026

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  2. 18–22 Jan 2027

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  3. 15–19 Feb 2027

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  4. 15–19 Mar 2027

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  5. 19–23 Apr 2027

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  6. 17–21 May 2027

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  7. 21–25 Jun 2027

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  8. 19–23 Jul 2027

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  9. 16–20 Aug 2027

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  10. 20–24 Sep 2027

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Introduction

Course overview

This course is designed to provide practical guidance to those involved in the management or administration of projects where the use of FIDIC forms of contracts is required. The course covers management disciplines and procedures in the “Pre-Contract” phase of the project including the FIDIC Client Consultant Service Agreement and selection of the appropriate FIDIC form of contract. It also covers the “Post Contract” award phase, including all contract management disciplines and claim management issues.

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What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • Apply the correct FIDIC form of contract that is best suited for each project
  • Implement FIDIC’s principles, mechanisms, and best practices for contract and project management
  • Demonstrate the responsibilities, obligations, and entitlements of the employer and the contractor
  • List the engineer’s different roles, duties, and responsibilities in relation to FIDIC contracts
  • Apply the correct payments, claims, and dispute resolution mechanisms as envisaged by the FIDIC contracts

Who should attend

Target audience

  • This course provides the necessary knowledge for professionals from government entities, private sector employers, consulting engineers, contractors, quantity surveyors, architects, legal advisers, funding agencies, insurers, and all professionals involved with FIDIC contracts.

Methodology

Learning approach

  • This course is highly interactive and includes group discussions, case studies and syndicate work. It also includes practical exercises that enable all participants to apply the advanced knowledge they gained and demonstrate their skills in managing FIDIC Contracts.

Complete course outline

Five focused days of learning and application

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Day 1

FIDIC contract documents: Introduction and principles

  1. Introduction to FIDIC
  2. Background to FIDIC contracts
  3. Harmonization based on the type of project
  4. Features of the 1999 editions
  5. Structure of the documents
  6. Forms
  7. Coffee break
  8. Forms (continued)
  9. Main differences between the 1999 construction contract and the 1987 Red Book
  10. User friendliness
  11. Preparation of conditions of contract
  12. The legal character of FIDIC conditions of contract
  13. Relationship between FIDIC conditions of contract and legal systems
  14. Risk analysis
  15. Which form to use

Day 2

Overview of the 1999 contracts & Responsibilities of the main parties

  1. Overview of the 1999 contracts
  2. Construction contract
  3. Main differences between the construction contracts
  4. Responsibilities of the main parties
  5. Clause 1: General provisions and general issues
  6. Coffee break
  7. Clause 1: General provisions and general issues (continued)
  8. Clause 2: The employer
  9. Clause 3: The engineer
  10. Clause 4: The contractor
  11. Clause 5: Construction contract – nominated subcontractors
  12. Clause 5: Plant and design-build contract – design

Day 3

Management of projects & Tests on completion

  1. Management of projects
  2. Clause 6: Staff and labor
  3. Clause 7: Plant material and workmanship
  4. Clause 8: Commencement delays and suspension
  5. Coffee break
  6. Clause 8: Commencement delays and suspension (continued)
  7. Tests on completion
  8. Clause 9: Tests on completion
  9. Clause 10: Employer’s taking over; defects liability
  10. Clause 11: Plant contract – tests after completion

Day 4

Financial clauses and procedures & Suspension and termination & Risk, liability and force majeure

  1. Financial clauses and procedures
  2. Clause 12: Construction contract – measurement and evaluation
  3. Clause 13: Variations and adjustments
  4. Clause 14: Contract price and payment
  5. Suspension and termination
  6. Coffee break
  7. Suspension and termination (continued)
  8. Clause 15: Termination by employer
  9. Clause 16: Suspension and termination by contractor
  10. Risk, liability and force majeure
  11. Clause 17: Risk and responsibility
  12. Clause 18: Liability and insurance
  13. Clause 19: Force majeure

Day 5

Claims, disputes and arbitration

  1. Clause 20: Claims, disputes and arbitration
  2. Inherent project risk
  3. Contractor’s claims and employer’s claims; claims procedures
  4. Disputes
  5. Coffee break
  6. Disputes (continued)
  7. Amicable settlement
  8. Dispute adjudication board
  9. Arbitration

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FIDIC Contracts Management: Practical Use of FIDIC Contracts

Next session: 21 - 25 December 2026, Vienna

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What does FIDIC Contracts Management: Practical Use of FIDIC Contracts (CM-009) cover?

This course covers Construction Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.

When is the next available session?

The next scheduled session starts on 21 - 25 December 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.

Who should attend this course?

This course provides the necessary knowledge for professionals from government entities, private sector employers, consulting engineers, contractors, quantity surveyors, architects, legal advisers, funding agencies, insurers, and all professionals involved with FIDIC contracts.

Is bilingual course delivery available?

Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.

How can I register for a session?

Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.

Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?

Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include Vienna, London, Munich, Rome, Amsterdam, Geneva, Istanbul.

How long is the training programme?

The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).