FIDIC Short Form of Contract Course – Green Book

Type:
Course
Category:
Topic:
Use of FIDIC Contracts
Status:
Open

Full title:
FIDIC Short Form of Contract Course – Green Book

This course is not currently open for registration. Please complete our Expression of Interest form or send an email to training@fidic.org should you need more information.

Programme overview

This online training course will look at the 2nd Edition (2021) of the FIDIC short form of Contract. The Green Book 2nd Edition meets the current demand of the international construction industry for projects where the perceived level of risk is low and/or where construction parties need a contract form that is simple to use and doesn’t require significant contract administration and management resources.

The Green Book 2nd Edition continues FIDIC’s key principles of balanced risk sharing while seeking to build on the substantial experience gained from the original Green Book’s use over the past 22 years. The updated contract captures the essential rights and obligations of the parties and is used as an alternative to the 2017 Red and Yellow Books, resulting in FIDIC providing for a fully-fledged range of contract solutions to meet different project specificities.

The Green Book also includes some brand-new features such as the prolongation cost (PGC) mechanism, a tabulated summary of contractor’s entitlement for employer’s risks, the use of an insurance certificate to be signed by an insurer or broker, user-friendly flow charts and 40 communication forms provided as guidance for practitioners.

Join this course to learn about all the key features of the Green Book 2Nd Edition, and be ready to use it on construction projects across the world.

Learning outcomes
In the course participants will:

  • Know about FIDIC
  • Understand the structure and features of FIDIC Green Book
  • Understand about Definitions, Roles and responsibilities of the Parties-
  • Understand about Risk Allocation, Insurances
  • Understand about Quality management
  • Understand about Time management
  • Understand about Suspension and Termination
  • Understand the variations management
  • Understand the financial management aspect
  • Understand claims procedure
  • Understand dispute resolution
  • Understand forms, particular conditions

Who should attend
All those working/about to work on low-risk projects, and/or projects where a simplified contract machinery is sought:

  • Employers (including international development banks and financiers)
  • Consulting engineers
  • Contractors
  • Quantity surveyors
  • Contract and claim management experts
  • Lawyers
  • Related professionals involved in construction works and contract administration

Teaching method
•  Live online sessions – All sessions will be delivered in interactive mode between the tutor and the participants, with ample opportunities for raising questions.
• Work exercises will be given to the participants throughout the course so that they can test their understanding of the topics covered.

Session 1

1
Introduction to FIDIC and Green Book
4 hours

This session will introduce FIDIC, an overview of feedback on the 1999 Green Book, and its relevancy to the 2021 edition. Participants will examine the general and specific objectives of the 2021 Green Book, gaining insights into its structure. Additionally, the session will cover general provisions including key definitions, roles and responsibilities of the Parties.  

Session 2

1
Management of Projects
4 hours

In this session, the focus will be on several aspects of project management.  Learners will examine risk allocation and necessary insurance coverage. The session covers contractor obligations on quality and handling defects, as well as the process of taking over works, including the Taking Over Certificate, Defects Notification Period, and Performance Certificate issuance. Time management principles and procedures, including Extensions of Time (EOT), delay damages, exceptional events and prolongation cost, will be discussed. Causes and consequences of suspension and termination will also be understood in this session.

Session 3

1
Financial procedures, Variations
4 hours

This session will include a study on change management under green book contracts, covering variations and their valuation. It will also explore various payment modalities in green book contracts such as lump sum and remeasurement, as well as other areas including provisional sums, day works, price fluctuation provisions, and the valuation of works for payment. Also, the study will cover option clauses. 

Session 4

1
Claims, Disputes, Case studies
4 hours

This session will address Contractor’s and Employer’s Claims, Documentation, Determination & evaluation of delays, extension of time for completion, and claims for additional Costs. Additionally, the session will examine disputes and their avoidance, including adjudication and arbitration. 

The session further explains the guidance note, providing tips for successfully preparing a Green Book-based contract, using communication forms, particular conditions. Final Q&A on any course-related matters. 

Admission criteria

Experience needed in construction contracts administration, management, and/or claim management and dispute resolution.

This online course requires that participants have access to a computer with an internet connection either at their workplace or at home, whichever is more convenient regarding the timing of the sessions.

Official FIDIC certificate

A Certificate of Completion will be provided by FIDIC to the participants having attended 70% or more of all sessions (either live or recorded) and having submitted in writing all of the exercises or case works on the FIDIC Academy eLearning platform. The participants who do not meet this requirement will not receive a certificate.

The participants who do not meet this requirement will not receive a certificate.

Optional further certification

For applicable further certification, please explore options at https://fcl.fidic.org/programmes/

Course work

The live course events, assessments and discussions will take place on FIDIC’s new eLearning platform FIDIC Academy. This online course requires access to a computer with good internet connection and preferably a working microphone and camera.

Books

Participants will receive access to the following electronic book 1 – 3 days before the start of the programme:

  • Short Form of Contract 2nd Ed (2021 Green Book)

Cost & Discounts

Euro 1500 per participant

Group discount
A discount of 10% will be applied should 2 or more participants register from the same firm.
In order to benefit from the group registration discount, send all the participant names and email addresses to training@fidic.org to receive the discount coupon needed for registration.

FIDIC Member discount
If you belong to a FIDIC Member Association or Affiliate, you are eligible for a 15% discount on our online live contracts training courses and on-demand courses. To obtain the discount code, kindly email your proof of FIDIC membership or affiliation to training@fidic.org

Price: €1500
Registration Deadline: 13/10/2023
Delivery Method: Online-Live
Language: English
Level: Introductory
Duration: 16 hours 
Sessions: 4