FIDIC Short Contract Essentials: Practical Guide for Small to Medium Projects
COURSE OVERVIEW
The **FIDIC Short Form Contract** (commonly used for small to medium-sized projects) is designed to simplify contract administration while ensuring legal clarity, risk allocation, and compliance. This 5-day intensive programme provides participants with practical knowledge to **understand, implement, and manage short FIDIC contracts efficiently**.
The course focuses on **contract essentials, obligations of parties, variations, payment procedures, dispute avoidance, and project administration**, with practical case studies and real-world examples.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the structure and purpose of FIDIC Short Form Contracts
2. Identify roles and responsibilities of Employer, Contractor, and Engineer
3. Manage contract obligations and risk allocation
4. Apply practical procedures for variations, payments, and extensions
5. Monitor compliance and maintain documentation
6. Implement dispute avoidance and resolution strategies
7. Improve project delivery, cost control, and quality management
8. Apply lessons from practical case studies for small to medium projects
5-DAY DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE
DAY 1 — Introduction to FIDIC Short Contract
* Overview of FIDIC Short Form Contract (Red Book)
* Purpose and applicability for small and medium projects
* Parties, responsibilities, and contractual relationships
* Comparison with full FIDIC contracts
DAY 2 — Scope, Obligations & Risk Allocation
* Defining scope of work clearly
* Contractor and Employer obligations
* Risk allocation and management
* Understanding liabilities and warranties
DAY 3 — Variations, Extensions & Payment Procedures
* Clause overview: variations and adjustments
* Managing extensions of time
* Interim payments, retention, and final accounts
* Documentation and compliance procedures
DAY 4 — Dispute Avoidance & Contract Administration
* Common disputes in short form contracts
* Dispute Avoidance mechanisms
* Documentation and record-keeping for claim prevention
* Practical administration tips for small projects
DAY 5 — Practical Case Studies & Certification
* Real-world examples of short contract implementation
* Exercises on variations, payment certification, and compliance
* Best practices for project monitoring and dispute prevention
* Final assessment & certificate issuance
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
* Project Managers & Site Engineers
* Contract Administrators & Supervisors
* Quantity Surveyors & Cost Engineers
* Small to Medium Contractor Teams
* Consultants managing minor infrastructure projects
* Government and donor-funded project teams handling short contracts
KEY BENEFITS
Participants will:
* Master the essentials of FIDIC Short Form Contracts
* Improve contract administration for small and medium projects
* Prevent disputes and delays through effective monitoring
* Apply best practices in variations, payments, and extensions
* Gain practical insights from real-world case studies
* Enhance professional competence in FIDIC contract management
CERTIFICATION
Certification Title:
**Certified Specialist in FIDIC Short Contract Essentials**
*Issued by KE Leaders International Training Centre*
Includes:
✔ International Certification
✔ Digital Badge
✔ CPD Hours
✔ Templates for Short Contract Administration
✔ Case Study Workbook
Contact Info:
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Whatsapp: 0044 790 125 9494
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