FIDIC CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS

This DIXONTECH course offers an in depth understanding of FIDIC Construction Claims, focusing on claim identification, preparation, evaluation, and management under FIDIC Conditions of Contract. Participants will gain the essential skills to interpret contractual provisions, manage time and cost claims effectively, and resolve disputes in line with international construction law and contract administration best practices.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Overview of FIDIC Contracts and Key Clauses
• Types and Sources of Construction Claims
• Claim Identification and Notification Procedures
• Delay Analysis and Time Extension Claims
• Cost Claims and Quantum Evaluation
• Dispute Avoidance and Resolution under FIDIC

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Understand claim provisions under FIDIC contracts
• Identify, prepare, and evaluate valid claims
• Apply proper procedures for notice and substantiation
• Perform delay and cost impact analysis
• Manage claim negotiations and dispute resolutions
• Implement best practices for claim prevention

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Project and contract managers
• Engineers and quantity surveyors
• Construction lawyers and consultants
• Claim specialists and project controllers
• Site engineers and supervisors
• Procurement and commercial managers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This program uses interactive discussions, case study analysis, and hands on claim exercises based on FIDIC contracts. Participants learn through real project scenarios, templates, and simulation of claim processes. The DIXONTECH approach ensures a balance of theory and practice for effective claim management in complex construction environments.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO FIDIC CONTRACTS AND CLAIM FRAMEWORK

• Overview of FIDIC contract editions and structure
• Key roles: Employer, Engineer, and Contractor
• Understanding Clause 20 and 21 under FIDIC 2017
• Types of construction claims and their sources
• Rights and obligations in claim submission
• Common pitfalls in FIDIC claim procedures

DAY 2

IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF CLAIMS

• Time related claims vs. cost related claims
• Employer claims vs. contractor claims
• Delay, disruption, acceleration, and variation claims
• Force majeure and unforeseen conditions
• Events leading to entitlement under FIDIC clauses
• Establishing causation and contractual entitlement

DAY 3

CLAIM PREPARATION, NOTICE, AND SUBSTANTIATION

• FIDIC procedures for notice of claims (Clause 20.1)
• Record keeping and documentation for substantiation
• Preparing claim narratives and supporting evidence
• Time bar provisions and avoidance strategies
• Contractor’s contemporary records and logs
• Templates and checklists for claim preparation

DAY 4

DELAY ANALYSIS AND QUANTUM EVALUATION

• Methods of delay analysis (as planned vs. as built)
• Critical path method (CPM) and impact assessment
• Evaluation of prolongation and disruption costs
• Calculation of loss and expense claims
• Engineer’s role in evaluation and determination
• Common errors in delay and cost analysis

DAY 5

DISPUTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOLUTION UNDER FIDIC

• Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Board (DAAB) process
• Mediation, arbitration, and litigation pathways
• Negotiation techniques for claim resolution
• Practical case studies from global FIDIC projects
• Strategies for effective claim prevention
• Final workshop and certification assessment