Adjudication
FIDIC Dispute Adjudication Boards
Learn the structure, role, and procedures of Dispute Adjudication Boards under FIDIC contracts for international projects.
- Intermediate
- English
- 4 weeks
- 6 lessons
What you will learn?
Understand DAB and DAAB structures under FIDIC contracts
Learn procedural operation of adjudication boards
Manage dispute resolution in international projects
Draft effective decisions under FIDIC framework
Who this course is for
Engineers and project managers working on FIDIC-based projects
Contract administrators responsible for dispute resolution
Legal professionals advising on construction and infrastructure contracts
Dispute resolution practitioners engaging with FIDIC frameworks
Prerequisites
Familiarity with FIDIC contract structure recommended
Understanding of dispute resolution processes helpful
Experience in construction or project management advantageous
Interest in international project delivery models
Why this course
FIDIC contracts dominate international construction and infrastructure projects,Learn the procedural framework of DABs and DAABs,Avoid delays and cost overruns through proactive dispute management,Understand the evolution from DAB to DAAB in 2017 editions,Gain practical guidance on drafting and enforcing DAB/DAAB agreements,Build expertise critical for large-scale international projects
Course content
Objective
Understand the importance of dispute boards in FIDIC contracts and their role in managing project disputes efficiently.
Key topics
Explain the role of FIDIC contracts in international projects
Understand the purpose of dispute boards in FIDIC frameworks
Identify types of boards: DAB and DAAB
Analyse the contractual basis for dispute boards under FIDIC
Recognise the benefits of dispute adjudication mechanisms
Compare DAB/DAAB with arbitration and litigation
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Take a short quiz and write a 5-bullet summary of Explain the role of FIDIC contracts in international projects.
Objective
Learn how to set up DABs and DAABs effectively under FIDIC contractual provisions.
Key topics
Outline the process of appointing DAB/DAAB members
Draft agreements for dispute board engagement
Address qualifications and impartiality of members
Understand timing for establishing boards under FIDIC editions
Week 2
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Gain knowledge of DAB/DAAB operational procedures to manage disputes within FIDIC project timelines.
Key topics
Understand FIDIC procedural rules for dispute boards
Analyse steps from referral to decision
Manage document submissions and hearing protocols
Address timelines and procedural compliance requirements
Week 3
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Explore the evolution from DAB to DAAB and the proactive dispute avoidance approach in FIDIC 2017 editions.
Key topics
Compare DAB under earlier FIDIC editions with DAAB in 2017 updates
Understand the role of dispute avoidance in DAABs
Analyse binding effect of decisions under each system
Address ongoing involvement of DAABs during project execution
Interpret relevant clauses in Red
Yellow
and Silver Books
Identify challenges arising from procedural evolution
Week 3
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Learn how to enforce dispute board decisions and secure compliance under FIDIC frameworks globally.
Key topics
Understand the binding nature of DAB/DAAB decisions
Analyse enforcement through arbitral proceedings
Address challenges in enforcement under international law
Review case law interpreting FIDIC dispute board decisions
Week 4
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Complete a short case study worksheet and summarize your decision/recommendation.
Objective
Apply your knowledge through practical drafting exercises and case analysis involving FIDIC dispute boards.
Key topics
Draft sample dispute board clauses in FIDIC contracts
Prepare referral notices for DAB/DAAB proceedings
Analyse real-world disputes resolved by DABs and DAABs
Identify lessons from common procedural pitfalls
Week 4
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Description
Dispute Adjudication Boards (DABs) and Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Boards (DAABs) are cornerstone mechanisms in FIDIC-based projects, providing early and efficient resolution of disputes without halting project progress. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of how these boards operate within the FIDIC contractual framework, their procedural rules, and their critical role in international infrastructure and construction projects.
Participants will explore the formation, appointment, and functioning of DABs and DAABs, including key procedural requirements for submitting disputes, conducting hearings, and enforcing decisions. The course also highlights the differences between DABs under earlier FIDIC editions and DAABs under the 2017 FIDIC Red, Yellow, and Silver Books, as well as practical strategies for engaging with these boards effectively.
By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge to manage dispute resolution in FIDIC projects confidently, mitigate risks of prolonged arbitration, and ensure compliance with FIDIC standards for dispute adjudication.
Participants will explore the formation, appointment, and functioning of DABs and DAABs, including key procedural requirements for submitting disputes, conducting hearings, and enforcing decisions. The course also highlights the differences between DABs under earlier FIDIC editions and DAABs under the 2017 FIDIC Red, Yellow, and Silver Books, as well as practical strategies for engaging with these boards effectively.
By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge to manage dispute resolution in FIDIC projects confidently, mitigate risks of prolonged arbitration, and ensure compliance with FIDIC standards for dispute adjudication.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Master Construction Claims Through Adjudication Training.
Sheraz draws from his rare dual expertise as an engineer and barrister to offer elite training in contract drafting. These programs are crafted for professionals who draft or review complex contracts and seek to enhance clarity, enforceability, and risk control across jurisdictions and sectors.
