FIDIC (1999) Master Course - Drafting Particular Conditions

Topics Covered:

• Understanding Risk Allocation: Logic and rationale associated with risk transfer – this knowledge is crucial for Employers and Contractors

• Employers and Contractors: Amendments to clauses from the FIDIC General Conditions will significantly affect both parties; therefore, it is crucial to gain knowledge on how to quickly identify and peruse changes to key clauses

• Establishing Prime Controls: Eight key sample contractual provisions (Articles) are included which would ensure that critical contractual issues are adequately governed

• Guidance On Amendments To ca. 100 Contractual Provisions: A comprehensive review of all key clauses including (1) Substitution of existing FIDIC clauses with new clauses (2) Amendments to existing clauses (3) Deletion of clauses and advice on how to correctly do it

• Key Case Law Reference:  Critical case law references are included - This would enable delegates to understand the contractual/legal rationale behind key amendments

• Checklist For Identifying “Onerous” Contracts: A detailed checklist is supplied which would enable delegates to quickly identify contracts that are too one-sided

What you'll learn:

• Students will gain the requisite knowledge on how to amend the FIDIC General Conditions (Part I) by introducing new Clauses in the Particular Conditions (Part II - FIDIC Red Book