This session will provide an overview of FIDIC contracts, focusing on their global relevance and regional adaptations in North and Latin America and the Caribbean. Speakers will guide participants through the key components of FIDIC contracts, discussing their evolution, application across different regions and how they can be tailored to specific projects and legal environments. Emphasis will be placed on the differing levels of familiarity with FIDIC contracts across the Americas. The session will offer foundational knowledge on FIDIC contracts, preparing attendees for more in-depth discussions on contract management and dispute avoidance in subsequent sessions. 

Key topics to be discussed: 

• Overview of FIDIC’s role in global construction and engineering. 
• Main features of FIDIC contracts. 
• FIDIC contracts in North America vs. Latin America: key differences and challenges. 
• FIDIC contracts in the Caribbean.  
• The evolution of FIDIC contracts, new developments and trends.