Day 1: Introduction to FIDIC Contracts and Claims Management

• Overview of FIDIC contracts (Red, Yellow, Silver, EPC)

• Contract parties, roles, and responsibilities

• Basic concepts of claims and disputes

• Common causes of claims in FIDIC projects

• Importance of early claims management

Day 2: Claims under FIDIC Contracts

• Types of claims (time, cost, compensation)

• Entitlement conditions under FIDIC

• Notices and time-bar requirements

• Proper preparation and submission of claims

• Engineer’s role in claim evaluation

Day 3: Delay Analysis and Time-Related Claims

• Delay analysis under FIDIC requirements

• Excusable vs non-excusable delays

• Extension of Time (EOT)

• Concurrent delays and party responsibilities

• Use of CPM schedules to support claims

Day 4: Disputes and Resolution Mechanisms in FIDIC

• Definition of disputes under FIDIC

• Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Board (DAAB / DAB)

• Referral procedures to DAAB

• Arbitration under FIDIC contracts

• Negotiation and mediation as alternative dispute resolution methods

Day 5: Practical Applications and Case Studies

• Professional documentation of claims and disputes

• Contractual risk management to minimize disputes

• Common mistakes in FIDIC claims

• Real-life FIDIC case studies

• Workshop: Preparing a complete FIDIC claim and dispute management scenario