NEW - FIDIC Overview for Engineers - SOLD OUT
Course Aim
The aim of the course is to assist the users of FIDIC in understanding the FIDIC philosophy, choosing the correct form of contract and adapting it correctly and to give a detailed overview of the Red (Traditional) Form of Contract.
Overview
The Irish construction industry is increasingly looking at lucrative export markets, particularly in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). However, in order compete companies must have experience, or knowledge of, the FIDIC form of contract. FIDIC is also the contract of choice for major utilities operating in Ireland.
Learning Objectives
After attending the seminar delegates will be conversant with the differences between the main forms of FIDIC. The will understand FIDIC systems and be better positioned to operate FIDIC as either a Project Manager or a Contractor.
Programme
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Introduction to Construction Contracts in an International Context
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Choosing the Form of FIDIC; Particular Conditions/Amendments
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Sensitivities in Contracting in the Middle East
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FIDIC: Red, Yellow, Green, Silver, Orange, Pink – A Brief Explanation of the Differences and when you might use Different Versions of the Contract
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Focus on the Red (Traditional) Form
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Roles and Responsibilities
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Risk
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Time
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Payment
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Defects
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Controlling Change
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Dispute Resolution
Who Should Attend?
The seminar is aimed at individuals and organisations who are working on FIDIC based projects in Ireland and/or are working or considering work in export markets that use FIDIC.
Trainer’s Profile
Robert Rooney BCL, MA, MCIArb, Barrister (non-practising)
Robert is an Irish qualified barrister with five year’s experience in construction contracts, both contentious and non-contentious. Robert has trained some of Ireland’s biggest utility organisations in the use of FIDIC. He has also delivered FIDIC training to the Saudi Law Training Centre in Dubai, as well as advising on several high value FIDIC disputes at home and in the Middle East.