• Handover from tender team: Learn why it is important to handover the tender team’s knowledge to the project execution team, allowing you to proactively identify and manage risks early.
• Contract Documents: Contract documents need to be compiled correctly to ensure clarity, enforceability, and to minimise the risk of disputes. We’ll show you how to ensure they should accurately reflect tender-period changes and, critically, how to prevent ambiguities or conflicts that can be costly down the line.
• Basis of the Contract. All contract frameworks carry inherent risks. Understand the different contracts you may be working with (lump sum, remeasurable, build only, design and build, turnkey) and what you must consider for each type.

• Key Clauses to Understand. Not everyone needs to be a contracts expert, but there are some important clauses that, in principle, need to be understood by the whole team to prevent misinterpretation or costly mistakes. This module covers those clauses and explains why they’re so critical when it comes to contract management.
• Communications. Discover why effective communication isn’t just good practice, it’s vital for project success. We’ll show you how to master clear and impactful communication to avoid misunderstandings and keep your project on track.
• The engineer’s responsibilities and obligations. Explore the crucial role of the party administering the contract. Understand their obligations and, importantly, what steps to take if the engineer is not complying, because their adherence ensures fair contract administration and protects the project’s best interests.
• Design. Learn why it is important to clearly understand the scope of the design and how to ensure you are compliant with the employer’s requirements, mitigating risks and costly re-work.

• Programmes. A well-defined programme provides the essential roadmap for your project, enabling effective planning and progress monitoring. We examine programmes including their purpose, when they should be produced and what they should contain.
• Records. Comprehensive documentation is your ultimate safeguard. Discover why meticulous record-keeping is your best defence in any claim or dispute. We cover what records to keep and the necessary level of detail for demonstrating compliance and justifying actions.
• The importance of progress reports. Reports aren’t just paperwork; they’re a powerful tool for informed decision-making and can bolster your position in discussions or claims. Understand the importance of progress reports and learn how to use them to your advantage.
• Notices. Properly issued notices protect your contractual rights and ensure timely communication of key project events. Learn how to compose them in a non-confrontational way.

• Extensions of time. Recognizing legitimate grounds for delay is crucial for fair contract administration. If certain types of delays occur, the contractor will be entitled to more time. Learn about the most common types of events that can trigger extensions of time.
• The contract price. A clear understanding of pricing mechanisms prevents financial surprises and ensures accurate payment. It is important for project personnel to understand what the contract price is and how it is going to be Is it remeasureable or fixed price? How will the final price be calculated? What may be included? We answer those questions here.
• Variations. Master the art of managing instructed variations, requests for proposals, and unacknowledged variations. This is essential because effective variation management prevents cost overruns, minimises disputes, and keeps the project aligned with evolving requirements.

• Certification and payment. Securing timely and accurate payments is fundamental to cash flow and protecting your financial stability. Understand what should be certified in interim payment applications and what the contractor should do in case of under-certification or non-payment.
• Claims. Well-prepared claims protect your legitimate entitlements and maximise your chances of a fair resolution. Learn how to identify claim situations and how to prepare claims for success.

• Disputes. On any project, there will be times when people don’t see eye to eye. Understand why disputes occur on construction projects and, critically, how to resolve them effectively to minimise project disruption.
• Dispute avoidance. Avoiding disputes saves significant time, cost, and stress for all parties. Learn what you can do to proactively avoid disputes right from the beginning of the project.
• Dispute Boards. Learn about dispute boards and why they’re so important. Understanding their role is key because Dispute Boards provide an accessible and expert-led pathway to early dispute resolution, keeping projects moving forward.

• Understand the importance of selecting the most appropriate contract for the circumstances under FIDIC 2017, with consideration of risk allocation between the Parties.
• An introduction to claims, what may be claimed and the different types of claim that may arise, to help you identify claimable situations.

• Understand the employer’s entitlement to claim payment or a reduction to the Contract Price from the Contractor.
• Understand the Employer’s entitlement to claim for an extension to the defects notification period.

• Learn the 32 clauses in the red and yellow books that entitle the Contractor to make claims for additional payment or an extension of time from the Employer.
• In addition to the above, understand the circumstances that provide the Contractor with such entitlement, whether submitting claims or responding to them.

Continuing on from Module 3…

• Learn the 32 clauses in the red and yellow books that entitle the Contractor to make claims for additional payment or an extension of time from the Employer.
• In addition to the above, understand the circumstances that provide the Contractor with such entitlement, whether submitting claims or responding to them.

• A detailed examination of extensions of time and FIDIC’s requirements for a claim, including the importance of linking cause with effect.
• Learn all about ‘Cost’, how it is defined by FIDIC and how prolongation cost may be linked to Extensions of Time.
• Understand notice requirements and FIDIC’s specific requirements which, if not complied with, may cause the claimant to lose any entitlement to compensation. Learn what should be included in a Notice, so you can be assured that your notices are complaint and in accordance with best practice.

• Understand FIDIC’s obligations and procedures that the claimant must follow when making a claim.
• Understand the obligations of the Engineer when attempting to reach agreement or providing a determination of the matter.
• Understand the rights of the Parties if they do not agree to an Engineer’s determination. Get practical advice on how to comply with FIDIC’s directions on such matters.

• Understand the importance of selecting the most appropriate contract for the circumstances under FIDIC 2017, with consideration of risk allocation between the Parties.
• An introduction to claims, what may be claimed and the different types of claim that may arise, to help you identify claimable situations.

• Understand the employer’s entitlement to claim payment or a reduction to the Contract Price from the Contractor.
• Understand the Employer’s entitlement to claim for an extension to the defects notification period.

• Learn the 32 clauses in the red and yellow books that entitle the Contractor to make claims for additional payment or an extension of time from the Employer.
• In addition to the above, understand the circumstances that provide the Contractor with such entitlement, whether submitting claims or responding to them.

Continuing on from Module 3…

• Learn the 32 clauses in the red and yellow books that entitle the Contractor to make claims for additional payment or an extension of time from the Employer.
• In addition to the above, understand the circumstances that provide the Contractor with such entitlement, whether submitting claims or responding to them.

• A detailed examination of extensions of time and FIDIC’s requirements for a claim, including the importance of linking cause with effect.
• Learn all about ‘Cost’, how it is defined by FIDIC and how prolongation cost may be linked to Extensions of Time.
• Understand notice requirements and FIDIC’s specific requirements which, if not complied with, may cause the claimant to lose any entitlement to compensation. Learn what should be included in a Notice, so you can be assured that your notices are complaint and in accordance with best practice.

• Understand FIDIC’s obligations and procedures that the claimant must follow when making a claim.
• Understand the obligations of the Engineer when attempting to reach agreement or providing a determination of the matter.
• Understand the rights of the Parties if they do not agree to an Engineer’s determination. Get practical advice on how to comply with FIDIC’s directions on such matters.

You will be asked to complete a total of 6 assignments throughout the course related to the content covered in the modules. You will be asked to submit your assignments to your personal tutor for grading. Your tutor will provide feedback and advice where necessary. Each assignment grade counts towards your overall course grade.

This FIDIC 2017 module features an introduction to the course and the Red and Yellow forms of contract. We also introduce terms and definitions that are frequently used in the FIDIC 2017 contracts.

Module 1 covers Clause 1 (General Provisions) and Clause 2 (The Employer). You will:

• understand the general provisions under the Red and Yellow Books
• understand the Employers general obligations

Module 2 covers Clause 3 (The Engineer) and Clause 4 (The Contractor). You will:

• understand the role of the Engineer, his/her general obligations and his/her authority under the contract.
• learn why it is critical that the Engineer acts impartially in certain situations
• understand the role of the Contractor, his/her general obligations and his/her obligations under the contract

Module 3 covers Red Book Clause 5 (Subcontracting), Yellow Book Clause 5 (Design), Clause 6 (Staff and Labour), Clause 7 (Plant, Materials, and Workmanship) and Clause 8 (Commencement, Delays and Suspension). You will:

• learn how to appoint and manage subcontractors on projects
• understand the design process and how to meet design obligations and standards
• learn the contractor’s obligations regarding staff and labour under the conditions of the contract, with consideration of key factors such as wages, facilities, recruitment process, conditions of labour, health and safety, etc.
• understand the Contractor’s obligations regarding plant, materials and workmanship
• understand the contractor’s obligations when dealing with commencement, delays and suspension, including the strict requirements around programming, planning and time related issues

Module 4 covers Clause 9 (Tests on Completion), Clause 10 (Employer’s Taking Over), Clause 11 (Defects After Taking Over), red book Clause 12 (Measurement and Valuation), yellow book: Clause 12 (Tests After Completion) and Clause 13 (Variations and Adjustments). You will:

• understand the importance of testing and how to deal with testing, delayed tests, retesting and test failures under the contract
• understand the critical part of a project lifecycle – the employer’s taking over – and how this should be managed under the contract. Here we also discuss the transfer of responsibilities including protection, maintenance, insurance, etc. and how to manage any delay damages
• understand the contractor’s obligations to deliver any outstanding work after taking over and remedy any defects. We also discuss associated costs and the defects liability process as defined by FIDIC
• learn about the right to vary, the different types of variations and how to effectively manage variations to ensure project success

Module 5 covers Clause 14 (Contract Price and Payment), Clause 15 (Termination by Employer), Clause 16 (Suspension and Termination by Contractor) and Clause 17 (Care of the Works and Indemnities). You will:

• learn how to calculate the contract price under the red and Yellow Books including process and procedures
• understand the circumstances under which the employer / contract may suspend or terminate the contract and how to manage this process
• understand the contractor’s responsibility to care for the works including liabilities, indemnities and property rights

Module 6 covers Clause 18 (Exceptional Events), Clause 19 (Insurance), Clause 20 (Employer’s and Contractor’s Claims) and Clause 21 (Disputes and Arbitration). You will:

• learn the definition of ‘exceptional events’ under FIDIC and the process and procedures for dealing with them
• understand the contractor’s obligations for insurance under the contract
• understand the circumstances under which claims may rise on projects and learn how to identify and manage claims under the contract, from the employer and contractor’s perspectives
• learn how FIDIC 2017 deals with disputes and arbitration including the new requirement for a Dispute Adjudication / Arbitration Board

You will be asked to complete a total of 6 assignments throughout the course related to the clauses covered in the modules. You will be asked to submit your assignments to your personal tutor for grading. Your tutor will provide feedback and advice where necessary and each assignment grade counts towards your overall course grade.

• Handover from tender team: Learn why it is important to handover the tender team’s knowledge to the project execution team, allowing you to proactively identify and manage risks early.
• Contract Documents: Contract documents need to be compiled correctly to ensure clarity, enforceability, and to minimise the risk of disputes. We’ll show you how to ensure they should accurately reflect tender-period changes and, critically, how to prevent ambiguities or conflicts that can be costly down the line.
• Basis of the Contract. All contract frameworks carry inherent risks. Understand the different contracts you may be working with (lump sum, remeasurable, build only, design and build, turnkey) and what you must consider for each type.

• Key Clauses to Understand. Not everyone needs to be a contracts expert, but there are some important clauses that, in principle, need to be understood by the whole team to prevent misinterpretation or costly mistakes. This module covers those clauses and explains why they’re so critical when it comes to contract management.
• Communications. Discover why effective communication isn’t just good practice, it’s vital for project success. We’ll show you how to master clear and impactful communication to avoid misunderstandings and keep your project on track.
• The engineer’s responsibilities and obligations. Explore the crucial role of the party administering the contract. Understand their obligations and, importantly, what steps to take if the engineer is not complying, because their adherence ensures fair contract administration and protects the project’s best interests.
• Design. Learn why it is important to clearly understand the scope of the design and how to ensure you are compliant with the employer’s requirements, mitigating risks and costly re-work.

• Programmes. A well-defined programme provides the essential roadmap for your project, enabling effective planning and progress monitoring. We examine programmes including their purpose, when they should be produced and what they should contain.
• Records. Comprehensive documentation is your ultimate safeguard. Discover why meticulous record-keeping is your best defence in any claim or dispute. We cover what records to keep and the necessary level of detail for demonstrating compliance and justifying actions.
• The importance of progress reports. Reports aren’t just paperwork; they’re a powerful tool for informed decision-making and can bolster your position in discussions or claims. Understand the importance of progress reports and learn how to use them to your advantage.
• Notices. Properly issued notices protect your contractual rights and ensure timely communication of key project events. Learn how to compose them in a non-confrontational way.

• Extensions of time. Recognizing legitimate grounds for delay is crucial for fair contract administration. If certain types of delays occur, the contractor will be entitled to more time. Learn about the most common types of events that can trigger extensions of time.
• The contract price. A clear understanding of pricing mechanisms prevents financial surprises and ensures accurate payment. It is important for project personnel to understand what the contract price is and how it is going to be Is it remeasureable or fixed price? How will the final price be calculated? What may be included? We answer those questions here.
• Variations. Master the art of managing instructed variations, requests for proposals, and unacknowledged variations. This is essential because effective variation management prevents cost overruns, minimises disputes, and keeps the project aligned with evolving requirements.

• Certification and payment. Securing timely and accurate payments is fundamental to cash flow and protecting your financial stability. Understand what should be certified in interim payment applications and what the contractor should do in case of under-certification or non-payment.
• Claims. Well-prepared claims protect your legitimate entitlements and maximise your chances of a fair resolution. Learn how to identify claim situations and how to prepare claims for success.

• Disputes. On any project, there will be times when people don’t see eye to eye. Understand why disputes occur on construction projects and, critically, how to resolve them effectively to minimise project disruption.
• Dispute avoidance. Avoiding disputes saves significant time, cost, and stress for all parties. Learn what you can do to proactively avoid disputes right from the beginning of the project.
• Dispute Boards. Learn about dispute boards and why they’re so important. Understanding their role is key because Dispute Boards provide an accessible and expert-led pathway to early dispute resolution, keeping projects moving forward.