Overview
This seminar offers an overview and deeper understanding of the FIDIC Suite of Construction Contracts. Each of the different FIDIC books will be discussed and different analyses will focus on the most appropriate type of contract for different types of projects. During the course, the FIDIC Red book will be most closely analyzed. The seminar will also discuss dispute resolution clauses in FIDIC contracts. The seminar will conclude with an interactive FIDIC contract negotiation.
Format
The seminars are currently offered both in-person and online simultaneously, at the choice of the participant. This choice must be indicated at the time of registration. A small number of courses are scheduled to be delivered exclusively in person or online, and are indicated as such in the 2024 schedule. In-Person Only seminars usually start at 9:30 am Washington D.C. time. Daily sessions usually end at 4:00 pm. Breaks (including the lunch break) are allocated as appropriate. Online Only seminars will be delivered through five (for 1-week course) or ten (for 2-weeks course) live online sessions via videoconferencing platform. Each session will last approximately 3.5 hours and will be scheduled to start within a time window of 7:00 am – 8:30 am Washington D.C. time. Hybrid In-Person/Online seminars will start at a time most convenient to both in-person and online participants, and will generally follow the In-Person seminar format. We expect the classes to be highly interactive and can include presentations, case studies and exercises.
Course Outline
Types of Contracts – Different FIDIC Books
- Overview of Green, Red, Yellow, Orange and Silver books
- Comparison of key clauses
- Identifying the most appropriate book for each type of project
FIDIC Red Book
- Discussion of key clauses in red book
- Variations
- Delay Damages
- Termination
- Risk Protection
Contract Management and Construction Scheduling Considerations Under FIDIC Contracts
- Construction Schedules: Important Scheduling Concepts & Terms
- Float calculation example
- Baseline Schedules
- Baseline Schedule Reviews
- Schedule Updates
- Schedule Impacts
- Constructive Acceleration
- Extension of Time (EoT) Requests
Dispute Resolution Under FIDIC
- Mediation clauses and process
- Dispute Resolution Boards
- International Arbitration
Interactive Negotiation Session
- Mock negotiation of FIDIC contract
Course Advisors
Akin Alcitepe concentrates his practice on complex commercial and construction litigation matters before international and domestic dispute resolution tribunals such as ICSID, ICC and the AAA as well as U.S. state and federal courts. Mr. Alcitepe is known for his meticulous preparation and expert tailoring of his jury presentations to decision-makers (bench vs. jury trial vs. arbitration) which produces favorable results for his clients. His experience includes litigation successes on the local, national and international stages.
