FIDIC Contract Administration, Claims and Dispute Resolution |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

FIDIC Claims are among the most technically demanding and commercially significant aspects of managing a construction contract, requiring precise contract management, accurate timing, and strong evidential support to succeed. This masterclass takes participants deep into the practical realities of administering FIDIC contracts, preparing and defending claims, and resolving disputes when negotiation alone is not enough.

Participants will build advanced skills in managing extension of time claims and the critical notice and time-bar requirements behind them, along with the correct evaluation and administration of variations. The course also equips participants to navigate formal dispute boards processes and understand the path to arbitration, giving contract, commercial, and legal professionals the confidence to protect their position at every stage of a dispute.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Apply advanced contract management practices across the FIDIC contract lifecycle
Prepare, substantiate, and respond to extension of time claims
Manage notice requirements and time-bar provisions with precision
Evaluate and administer variations under FIDIC conditions of contract
Assess the cost and time impact of claims using recognized methodologies
Navigate the dispute boards process and understand its role in dispute avoidance
Understand the path from negotiation through to arbitration under FIDIC
Build stronger claim documentation and evidential records to support disputes

Target Group

Contract managers and contract administrators working under FIDIC
Claims consultants and dispute resolution professionals
Quantity surveyors and commercial managers
Project and construction managers with claims responsibilities
In-house counsel and legal advisors on construction contracts
Consultants and client-side teams managing FIDIC claims and disputes

Course Outline

Advanced FIDIC Contract Management

Recap of FIDIC contract structure and key clauses
The employer, contractor, and engineer roles in claims and disputes
Contract management practices that reduce claims exposure

Extension of Time Claims

Grounds for extension of time under FIDIC
Notice requirements and time-bar provisions
Preparing and assessing extension of time claims

Variations

Instructing and evaluating variations under FIDIC
Valuing variations and their impact on time and cost
Common disputes arising from variations and how to avoid them

Claims Preparation and Assessment

Building a well-substantiated claim
Cause-and-effect analysis and evidential requirements
Responding to claims as employer or engineer

Dispute Boards

Role and function of the Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) and DAAB
Referring disputes to the dispute board process
Using dispute boards for early dispute avoidance

Arbitration Under FIDIC

Escalation from dispute boards to arbitration
Overview of the arbitration process under FIDIC contracts
Strategic considerations before proceeding to arbitration

Practical Masterclass Application

Case studies in FIDIC claims and dispute resolution
Workshop-based claim drafting and evaluation exercises
Lessons learned from real FIDIC disputes

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

1 - 5 Nov, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Nov, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

22 - 26 Nov, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

22 - 26 Nov, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Feb, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Feb, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2 - 6 May, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

2 - 6 May, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

23 - 27 May, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

23 - 27 May, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Aug, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Aug, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

22 - 26 Aug, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

22 - 26 Aug, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Nov, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

21 - 25 Nov, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

FIDIC Contract Administration, Claims and Dispute Resolution Masterclass Training Course

Overview

Why Attend

Course Objectives

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees