• Date: 2 December 2024 
• Time: 9.00 – 12:30 UK time 
• Price: 460 GBP, electronic publications are included in the workshop price.
• Language: English
• Trainer: Asel El Housan

Description

Elevate your claim management skills with our specialized FIDIC Workshop for Claim Management. This comprehensive training is designed for professionals in the construction and engineering sectors who aim to deepen their understanding of FIDIC contracts and the intricacies of claim management. Participants will learn to distinguish between claims and variations, navigate the step-by-step claim process, and overcome common pitfalls. Through interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, attendees will gain the knowledge and tools needed to successfully manage claims under FIDIC contracts.

Join us for this essential workshop to enhance your professional competency in the construction industry. Secure your place today and empower yourself with the skills to navigate and manage the complexities of construction claims effectively.

Planned electronic contract publications included in the workshop:

• Construction Contract 2nd Ed (2017 Red Book, Reprinted 2022 with amend)

This Forum is for adjudicators, dispute board members, members of the FIDIC President’s List of Adjudicators, dispute board practitioners and other industry participants who are experienced and knowledgeable in applying dispute avoidance techniques and are active in engineering, construction and infrastructure industry to discuss the latest key global issues in the dispute avoidance and adjudication arena.

Engage with members of FIDIC’s Presidents list of Adjudicators and other dispute board practitioners in enlightening discussions about the most critical issues in the dispute avoidance arena and gain valuable insights on the DAAB role and practical strategies for effective conflict management in construction projects.

The session will focus on discussing Site Visits and the forum will conclude with key takeaways.

Topic 1. Site Visits

In this part of the forum, the participants will be divided into six groups to discuss certain aspects of site visits and provide comments as takeaways to be taken into consideration for future Practice Note.

Discussion Tables

1. Purpose of Site Visits and its importance
2. Planning and preparing for Site Visits
3. Managing and conducting Site Visits
4. Engagement with project participants, dos and dont’s
5. Importance of Site Visits for dispute avoidance, some practical tips
6. Site-Visit follow up actions

This Forum is for adjudicators, dispute board members, members of the FIDIC President’s List of Adjudicators, dispute board practitioners and other industry participants who are experienced and knowledgeable in applying dispute avoidance techniques and are active in engineering, construction and infrastructure industry to discuss the latest key global issues in the dispute avoidance and adjudication arena.

Engage with members of FIDIC’s Presidents list of Adjudicators and other dispute board practitioners in enlightening discussions about the most critical issues in the dispute avoidance arena and gain valuable insights on the DAAB role and practical strategies for effective conflict management in construction projects.

The session will focus on discussing key elements of decisions. The forum will conclude with key takeaways.

Topic 2. Decisions

In this part of the forum, Forum participants will be divided into six groups to discuss certain aspects of decisions as set out below and provide comments as takeaways to be taken into consideration for the future Practice Note.

Discussion Tables

1. Importance of Decisions – this is what the Parties are paying for
2. Basic Sections and structure, elements for a valid decision
3. Writing style
4. Reasoning
5. Arrive at conclusions and decisions
6. Directions as to payment or other actions

We invite you prior to the event to network and enjoy meeting fellow conference attendees.  
 

Proudly sponsored by Howard Kennedy

The FIDIC President will welcome delegates to the 2024 FIDIC International Contract Users Conference.
 

Development of FIDIC Contracts

FIDIC will present FIDIC’s Carbon Management Guide for FIDIC Contracts.
 

Moderator: Adriana Spassova, Member, FIDIC Contracts Committee

This session will examine the crucial role of the Engineer under FIDIC contracts. Beyond managing technical issues during construction, the Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the safe execution of projects and resolving any technical and contractual matters.  

Drawing on real-world experiences, speakers will examine the responsibilities and practicalities of this role while also addressing how the Engineer’s duties are evolving in an industry undergoing significant change.  

This discussion is essential for legal professionals and engineers alike, offering key insights on the following topics:  

• The Engineer’s contract administration duties 
• Handling variations, claims and determinations  
• The Engineer’s role as first-tier in dispute avoidance  
• Challenges, obstacles and strategies for optimising performance 
• Terms of Reference (ToR) and contractual obligations 
• The dynamics of the Client – Engineer relationship 
• The skills and expertise required for this role 

Moderator: Vincent Leloup, Chair, FIDIC Contracts Committee

Join this discussion table to explore FIDIC's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) 2.0 Model Contract, developed by Task Group 18 (TG18). This interactive session will focus on the concept’s development and practical implementation, with participants invited to share their views and experiences on PPP projects.

Gain valuable insights into the evolving nature of PPP contracts and engage in a dialogue on best practices, challenges and future developments in this project structure.  

Moderator: Gagan Anand, Managing Partner, Legacy Law Offices LLP

Note - Parallel to session 3
 

This session will focus on the global use of FIDIC contracts, with a special emphasis on the experiences of users worldwide. Topics will include the use of FIDIC Suite of Contracts, including the FIDIC Green Book and other works contracts.  

Representatives from leading financial institutions, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and major contractors utilising FIDIC contracts will share their perspectives on working with FIDIC forms for their projects worldwide. The discussion will explore the critical role of procurement and the application of rated criteria in developing sustainable infrastructure. 

Additionally, the session will examine the growth and development of offshore wind, solar and energy-efficient projects, highlighting how FIDIC contracts are shaping these sectors. 

Moderator: Mahmoud Abu-Hussein, Vice-Chair, FIDIC Contracts Committee

This session will provide an update on FIDIC’s latest contract developments. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to engage directly with the FIDIC Contracts Committee in a Q&A session. 

The session will also include a tribute in memoriam for S Hök, honouring his contributions to FIDIC and the industry. 
 

Moderator: Vincent Leloup, Chair, FIDIC Contracts Committee

Join this discussion table to explore recent case law developments impacting FIDIC contracts and construction law. Engage with peers to examine key rulings and their implications for the industry. 

Moderator: Nino Tsaturova, Head of Legal & Director, Intelligent Solution LLC

Note - Parallel to session 5
 

This session will offer practical insights into the dynamics of sub-contracting, focusing on the relationship between the main contract and sub-contracts, as well as effective engagement with the supply chain.  

Additionally, the discussion will address the specific requirements from financial institutions, highlighting the need for bank-specific clauses in sub-contracts.

Moderator: Asel El Housan, Managing Director,  AEH UK Limited

Moderator: Daduna Kokhreidze, General Counsel, FIDIC

This session will showcase a selection of noteworthy projects from around the world, offering insights into diverse approaches and innovations in infrastructure development. Stay tuned for a range of examples that demonstrate the global use of FIDIC contracts in various sectors. 
 

This session will introduce FIDIC’s approach toward relational contracts, presenting it’s Collaborative Contract framework along with key concepts and contractual provisions.  

The discussion will also highlight the Asian Development Bank (ADB) initiative, which developed a Collaborative O&M Contract for infrastructure projects – primarily focused on water but adaptable to other sectors - based on the 2021 Green Book enhanced with collaborative contract provisions.   

Speakers will explore the impact of cultural differences and jurisdictional nuances in the adoption and use of collaborative forms. 

Moderator: Vincent Leloup, Chair, FIDIC Contracts Committee

This session will explore the application of AI in procurement, contracting, contract management and dispute resolution. 

Speakers will showcase practical examples of how AI has been and is being utilised by various project participants, discussing its impact on project efficiency and decision-making processes. 

Speakers will also look at the contractual management of AI risk. 

Moderator: Stacy Sinclair, Partner and Head of Technology and Innovation, Fenwick Elliott LLP

This session will look at the industry developments on construction adjudication and application of DAABs.

Speakers will present FIDIC’s second Practice Note on the appointment of Dispute Boards, alongside exclusive pre-release findings from a global survey conducted by King’s College London. The session will also present UNCITRAL’s new Model Clause on Adjudication, including the possibility of initiating a highly expedited compliance arbitration to enforce the decision of the adjudicator.

The session will also examine common issues and questions Dispute Boards help parties resolve, drawing on practical experiences from various projects. 

Moderator: Daduna Kokhreidze, General Counsel, FIDIC

This session will focus on arbitration practices within FIDIC contracts, offering insights from experienced arbitrators.  

Speakers will address: 

• Arbitration under FIDIC Contracts, with practical case examples  
• The growing use of expedited arbitration rules 
• Enforcement of DAAB decisions through arbitration  

Moderator: Husni Madi, CEO, Shura Construction Management

• Date: 5 December 2024
• Time: 09:00 – 17:00 UK time 
• Price: 870 GBP, electronic publications are included in the workshop price.
• Language: English
• Trainer: Taner Dedezade, Leo Grutters

Description

This workshop will explore how in all the various steps of the FIDIC Contracts the Parties should consider Dispute Avoidance. We will focus particularly on both the Engineer's and the Dispute Board's role in dispute avoidance. 

Planned electronic contract publications included in the workshop:

• Construction Contract 2nd Ed (2017 Red Book, Reprinted 2022 with amend