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Training Course: FIDIC Contracts Management


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12 - 16 Oct 2025

Istanbul (Turkey)

Hotel : DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe

Cost : 6000 € Euro

Introduction

In the infrastructure, construction, and engineering sectors, FIDIC contracts have become the global standard for managing complex, multi-party projects. These contracts govern the relationships between employers, contractors, consultants, and engineers, emphasizing fairness, risk allocation, and dispute resolution. This specialized training program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, equips legal and compliance professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate, analyze, draft, and enforce FIDIC contracts in alignment with organizational risk management and compliance frameworks.

Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure and intent behind various FIDIC contract forms (Red, Yellow, Silver, and Green Books)

  • Interpret legal clauses and their implications from a compliance and risk perspective

  • Apply best practices in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk allocation

  • Address claims, variations, and extensions of time in accordance with FIDIC procedures

  • Ensure effective contract administration and dispute resolution

  • Align FIDIC contract practices with corporate governance and compliance mandates

Course Methodology

The course will utilize:

  • Interactive presentations by FIDIC and legal experts

  • Practical case studies from global infrastructure projects

  • Group discussions and real-life contract clause analysis

  • Hands-on drafting and reviewing exercises

  • Simulations of dispute resolution scenarios under FIDIC rules

  • Compliance and audit checklist development for FIDIC contract monitoring

Organizational Impact

This training will provide measurable benefits to the organization, including:

  • Strengthened legal and contractual risk management

  • Better project execution and control through contract clarity and enforcement

  • Enhanced compliance with international contract standards

  • Improved capability to handle claims, delays, and disputes

  • Higher efficiency in vendor and consultant management

  • Greater alignment between technical, legal, and financial teams

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Legal and Compliance Professionals

  • Contract Managers and Project Managers

  • Procurement and Supply Chain Managers

  • Construction and Engineering Consultants

  • Risk and Claims Analysts

  • Internal Auditors involved in project oversight

Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to FIDIC Contracts and Legal Framework

  • Overview of FIDIC: History, mission, and global relevance

  • Types of FIDIC Contracts: Red Book, Yellow Book, Silver Book, Green Book

  • Understanding the roles of parties: Employer, Contractor, Engineer

  • Legal foundation of FIDIC contracts under civil and common law

  • Importance of FIDIC in public-private partnerships (PPPs) and international projects

  • Case study: Comparative analysis of FIDIC Red and Silver Books

Day 2: Key Clauses and Risk Allocation in FIDIC Contracts

  • Core clauses: responsibilities, liabilities, insurance, and indemnities

  • Time for completion and extension of time (EOT) provisions

  • Clauses on force majeure, unforeseen conditions, and delays

  • Risk allocation and balancing between employer and contractor

  • Understanding the contractor's and employer’s risks under different FIDIC forms

Day 3: Claims Management, Variations, and Dispute Avoidance

  • Notification and preparation of claims under FIDIC

  • Managing variations and changes to the work scope

  • Delay analysis techniques and cost implications

  • Dispute avoidance and adjudication under FIDIC DAB (Dispute Adjudication Board)

  • Drafting of compliant notices and claims documentation

Day 4: Contract Administration and Legal Compliance

  • Administration best practices: communication, record-keeping, and reporting

  • Monitoring contractor performance and compliance tracking

  • Legal risk assessment in ongoing FIDIC projects

  • Interface between contract administration and internal audit

  • Compliance pitfalls in procurement and contractor management

Day 5: Dispute Resolution and Final Project

  • Overview of dispute resolution options: negotiation, adjudication, arbitration

  • FIDIC's multi-tier dispute resolution mechanisms

  • Role of ICC, UNCITRAL, and local jurisdictions in enforcing FIDIC outcomes

  • Contract closure, final account procedures, and lessons learned

  • Course wrap-up and Q&A session

Special Courses

Training Course: FIDIC Contracts Management


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SC236061

12 - 16 Oct 2025

Istanbul (Turkey) - DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe

Hotel : DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe

Cost: 6000 € Euro


  About Istanbul

Few places compare to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Istanbul, whose enormous size straddles both Europe and Asia, forming a bridge between western and eastern cultures. Resting upon the natural harbor of the Golden Horn, the skyline of the once-Constantinople is pierced with minarets and ancient monuments that embody centuries of history. While it is brimming with historical landmarks and colorful markets, modern Istanbul is also well represented through its contemporary art scene, European-style café culture, world-class dining venues.


  Things to do and places to visit in Istanbul

Istanbul is teeming with attractions and landmarks from historic sights and unique cuisine to lively markets and unmistakable culture. It is a thriving city, with a myriad of things to do that skillfully manage to blend every aspect of both the contemporary and the historical world.

On a city break in Istanbul be sure to:

  • Visit a hammam, a traditional Turkish bath, whose origins date back to Roman times.
  • Marvel at the Hagia Sophia, Süleymaniye Mosque and Blue Mosque, Istanbul's most spectacular monuments that dominate the skyline.
  • Explore the Topkapi Palace Museum, one of Istanbul's most visited museums, home to over 80,000 artifacts.
  • Walk through the Basilica Cistern, an underground marvel built in the 4th century.
  • Be dazzled by the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.
  • Go shopping for exotic products and Turkish delights in the Spice Bazaar.
  • Cross the bridge connecting Europe and Asia against the backdrop of the Bosphorus, or take a Bosphorus cruise.
  • Taste the diversity and flavor of Turkish cuisine.
  • Admire panoramas of the city from the Galata Tower.
  • Walk through Taksim Square, the city's dynamic square that never sleeps.
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