Training on Basic Works Contract
Management The World Bank
Module 1
The Practical Application of FIDIC Contracts for
Construction
Conditions of Contract for Construction
MDB Harmonized Edition
December 7 – 18, 2015
Module 1
Outline
1. Introduction, Principles and Definitions
2. The Employer
3. The Engineer
4. The Contractor
5. Labour Materials & Workmanship
6. Subcontractors
7. Commencement, Completion and Taking-Over
8. Measurement, Variations and Payment
9. Termination and Risk Allocation
10. Claims, Disputes and Arbitration
Session 2
General Provisions
Clause 2: The Employer
Session 3
Clause 3: The Engineer
End of Session 3
Session 4
Clauses 4 and 5 (Red Book/MDB)
The Contractor
Nominated Sub-contractors
Session 5
Clauses 5 (Yellow Book), 6 and 7
Design
Staff and Labour
Plant Materials and Workmanship
End of Session 5
Session 6
Clauses 8 - 12
Commencement and Time for Completion
Tests on Completion
Taking-Over
Defects Liability
Tests after Completion (YB)
Session 7
Clauses 12 - 14
Measurement and Evaluation
Variations
Payments
Session 8
Clauses 15- 19
Termination
Suspension
Risks and Responsibilities
Force Majeure
Insurance
End of Session 8
Session 9
Clause 20
Claims
Disputes
Arbitration
End of Session 9