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FIDIC Contracts & Claims Management

Understand FIDIC contract forms and manage notices, variations, claims and disputes on construction projects.

Project & Portfolio Management

At a glance

Duration
  • 3 days
LevelAdvanced
Program typeProfessional Course
LanguageEnglish / Arabic
DeliveryIn-house · Public · Online

Who it's for

  • Contract and claims engineers
  • Project managers
  • Legal staff in construction

Learning objectives

  • Understand the main FIDIC forms
  • Respect notices and time bars
  • Manage variations and claims
  • Use dispute resolution routes

Detailed content

01FIDIC forms
  • Red, Yellow, Silver Books
  • Roles of the Engineer
  • Risk allocation
02Notices and time bars
  • Notice requirements
  • Time bars
  • Records
03Variations and claims
  • Variation procedure
  • Extension of time
  • Cost claims
04Dispute resolution
  • DAAB
  • Amicable settlement
  • Arbitration

Day-by-day agenda

A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.

01Day 1
  • FIDIC forms
  • Notices and time bars
02Day 2
  • Variations and claims
03Day 3
  • Dispute resolution
  • Case study, action plans and course assessment

Practice, tools and assessment

Hands-on practice

  • Contract-clause review and claim-preparation case study
  • Baseline schedule and cost-control exercise
  • Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
  • Group exercises applied to participants' own work

Tools and templates you keep

  • Claims and variation register
  • Cost-control and progress report templates
  • Course workbook and slide handouts
  • Templates and checklists used in the exercises

How learning is assessed

  • Pre- and post-course knowledge check
  • Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
  • Action plan reviewed at the end of the course

Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge

  • FIDIC Red and Yellow Books (2017)
  • AACE International recommended practices

Certificate

Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.

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How it is delivered

  • Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
  • Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
  • Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long is FIDIC Contracts & Claims Management?

The program runs 3 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.

Is the course taught in Arabic or English?

Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.

Can you run it inside our company?

Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.

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