Engineering Law and Construction Contracts
For Construction Companies
Specialised training solutions in FIDIC contract management, engineering claims and dispute resolution in infrastructure and mega projects.
Why in-house training for contracting companies?
- Reservation of rights: Enabling project managers to document claims (Claims) in a legally sound manner.
- Avoiding disputes: Understanding risk allocation in FIDIC contracts to avoid costly arbitration.
- Unifying concepts: A common language between the company's engineering and legal departments.
Available Training Programmes (8 programmes)
FIDIC Contracts: Red, Yellow and Silver Books
5 daysA detailed explanation of the general and particular conditions of the FIDIC contracts (1999 and 2017) and the allocation of risk between employer and contractor.
Key topics:
- The fundamental differences between the Red Book (construction) and the Yellow Book (design and build).
- The role of the Engineer and their authority to issue variations.
- Payment mechanisms and the provisional and final handover of the project.
Engineering Claims Management and Extension of Time (EOT)
4 - 5 daysTechnical and legal methods for preparing and submitting cost and time claims arising from changes and delays.
Key topics:
- Delay Analysis Techniques.
- Calculating indirect costs and financial compensation.
- Claim notices and time bars.
Construction Dispute Resolution and Dispute Adjudication Boards (DAB)
4 daysDispute resolution mechanisms in construction projects, from negotiation through dispute boards to arbitration.
Key topics:
- Formation and operation of Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Boards (DAAB) under the FIDIC 2017 contracts.
- Mediation and engineering arbitration as alternatives to litigation.
- Preparing dispute files and supporting documents.
Professional and Decennial Liability of Engineers and Contractors
3 daysThe limits of civil and criminal liability of the designer, supervisor and contractor in cases of construction defects and structural collapse.
Key topics:
- Decennial liability (Decennial Liability) under civil law.
- Design errors versus construction errors.
- Professional indemnity insurance (Professional Indemnity).
Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contracts (EPC/Turnkey)
5 daysManaging turnkey contracts for industrial, energy and major infrastructure projects.
Key topics:
- Contractor's responsibility for design and construction (single point responsibility).
- Performance and acceptance testing in industrial projects.
- Managing supply risk and price volatility.
Managing Subcontracts (Subcontracting)
3 daysRegulating the relationship between the main contractor and subcontractor, and ensuring payments and responsibilities are aligned (Back-to-Back).
Key topics:
- Drafting Pay-when-Paid clauses.
- Nominated Subcontractors and their risks.
- Managing performance and execution guarantees.
Legal Aspects of Government Tenders and Bids
4 daysUnderstanding government tenders and procurement law, preparing tender documents, and avoiding grounds for bid disqualification.
Key topics:
- Tendering, award and direct contracting procedures.
- Bid and performance bonds and the mechanisms for their forfeiture.
- Appealing decisions of tender award committees.
Engineering Insurance and Construction Risk Management
3 daysManaging Contractors' All Risks (CAR) insurance policies, civil liability insurance and workers' insurance.
Key topics:
- Scope of cover and exclusions in engineering insurance policies.
- Procedures for settling insurance claims when incidents occur.
- Insuring equipment and machinery on site.
Field and Legal Expertise
Our programmes are delivered by legal consultants and expert contract engineers (contract managers) who have worked on the region's largest infrastructure projects.
Request a Proposal (for Contracting Companies)
Our engineering law team is ready to design the right solution for your projects.
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Contains details of the diplomas.
Training Standards
FIDIC Standards
Compatible Training
Project Mgmt Institute
Construction Ext.