
30-10-20: FIDIC Claims Management
Overview
Due to the nature of construction Contracts, claims are inevitable. As such, effective contract administration and claims management is a vital part of project management . It is essential to ensure that the rights and responsibilities of the parties are maintained throughout the project duration.
This course consists of a series of 6 modules which are closely related to construction claims and the issues that contractors and subcontractors typically find most problematic. These include:
- Key FIDIC Clauses – An overview of the 5 most problematic clauses of FIDIC 1999.
- Design Risk in Construction Contracts.
- Time Matters – Key principles of Programme, Delay and EOT.
- The Detail in Disruption – What is disruption and how can we determine it’s impact.
- SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol 2017 – A review of the key sections of this international best practice guide.
- Resolving Disputes Without Conflict – using best practice to avoid formal disputes on construction projects.
Each topic is broken down into a 30-minute online presentation, 10-minute case study and 20-minute Q&A.
At the end of this course you will be confident with your ability to assess claims, identify solutions, and keep your projects on track.
Sessions are 1-hour long, will run from 16:00-17:00 GMT from the 30 August 2022 for 6 consecutive weeks.
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Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Explain core contractual principles and FIDIC clauses.
- Appreciate issues of risk allocation in construction contracts.
- Assess different claims arising on projects.
- Know where to look for best practice guidance for claims and disputes.
- Apply various techniques in claims management.
Suitability
This course is suitable for construction professionals involved in the administration of contracts and subcontracts under FIDIC. This is a fundamentals course, dealing with some of the more advanced contractual principles of claims and claims management.
Structure
Each module is structured as follows:
- 30 minutes presentation of the topic.
- 10 minutes review of a case study.
- 20 minutes question and answer session.
The course will be delivered over 6 consecutive weeks.
Contents
Over the course of the sessions, you will cover the following topics:
- Key FIDIC Clauses – An overview of the 5 most problematic clauses of FIDIC 1999.
- Design Risk in Construction Contracts.
- Time Matters – Key principles of Programme, Delay and EOT.
- The Detail in Disruption – What is disruption and how can we determine it’s impact.
- SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol 2017 – A review of the key sections of this international best practice guide.
- Resolving Disputes Without Conflict – using best practice to avoid formal disputes on construction projects.
Assessment
In this 30-10-20 course there is no formal assessment, but each attendee will expected to participate in on-line polls and will be encouraged to contribute their experiences to the discussions through Q&A.