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Introduction
Course overview
FIDIC contracts are widely used for international construction and infrastructure projects. Each book allocates design and risk differently, and practitioners must understand how to administer them correctly.
This Aractech course explains the 2017 FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books, roles of employer, contractor and engineer, time and payment provisions, variations, notices, claims procedures, dispute avoidance and adjudication boards, and practical administration. Participants work through realistic contract administration scenarios.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Compare the FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books
- Understand roles of employer, contractor and engineer
- Administer time, payment and variation provisions
- Manage notices and claims procedures
- Use dispute avoidance and adjudication boards
- Select the right FIDIC form for a project
Who should attend
Target audience
- Contract managers
- Engineers and project managers
- Quantity surveyors
- Claims specialists
- Legal advisers
- Employer's representatives
Methodology
Learning approach
- Clause-by-clause analysis
- Scenario exercises
- Case studies
- Notice drafting
- Group discussions
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 Overview
- FIDIC suite
- 2017 editions
- Book selection
- Coffee break
- Book selection (continued)
- Risk allocation
- Exercise: Book selection
Day 2
Roles and Obligations
- Employer obligations
- Contractor obligations
- The engineer
- Design responsibility
- Coffee break
- Design responsibility (continued)
- Workshop: Role mapping
Day 3
Time and Payment
- Programme
- Delay and extension
- Payment process
- Coffee break
- Payment process (continued)
- Valuation
- Exercise: Payment certificate
Day 4
Variations and Claims
- Variations
- Notices
- Claims procedure
- Coffee break
- Claims procedure (continued)
- Time bars
- Case study: Claim under FIDIC
Day 5
Disputes
- Dispute avoidance
- Adjudication boards
- Arbitration
- Coffee break
- Arbitration (continued)
- Practical administration
- Capstone: Contract administration scenario
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books in Practice (CON-002) cover?
This course covers Contracts 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 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Contract managers, Engineers and project managers, Quantity surveyors
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 Munich, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala lumpur, London, Geneva.
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).
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