Effective project delivery begins well before construction starts and even before procurement is launched.  

This session focuses on the critical importance of thorough project preparation, ensuring that projects are truly  “fit for tender” and “ “fit for contract” from the outset.  

It will explore how early studies, reliable site data, an appropriate level of design maturity and the selection of the appropriate FIDIC form can improve procurement outcomes and project performance, while reducing the risk of downstream disputes.  

The session will examine the roles of MDBs, Employers, Consultants, and Contractors in shaping strong project foundations to reduce downstream claims, variations, delays and disputes arising from inadequate preparation.

Key Topics: 

• Roles of MDBs, Employers, Consultants, and Contractors in project preparation 
• Design maturity and completeness as a basis for contracting 
• Selection of the appropriate FIDIC form based on project readiness and risk allocation  
• Data collection and reliability at early stages 
• Land acquisition, site access and permitting 
• Embedding Carbon Management  
• Risks and consequences of inadequate preparation