FIDIC Suite of Contracts
Key Differences Between FIDIC 2017 and 1999
Analyse major updates in FIDIC 2017 versus 1999, including legal effects, risk allocation, and drafting strategy adjustments.
- Intermediate
- English
- 2 Weeks
- 6 lessons
What you will learn?
Compare key updates in FIDIC 2017 vs 1999
Understand legal implications of changes
Adapt drafting and administration strategies
Evaluate impacts on dispute resolution
Who this course is for
Legal drafters preparing or reviewing FIDIC-based contracts
Contract engineers managing technical compliance
Project advisors overseeing risk and claims strategies
Consultants involved in negotiation and contract administration.
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of FIDIC contracts
Familiarity with contract drafting principles
Basic understanding of project risk allocation
Ability to interpret legal clauses in construction agreements.
Why this course
Highlights major differences between FIDIC 2017 and 1999 editions, Explains legal and practical implications of the changes, Provides strategies for updating drafting practices, Enhances compliance with revised dispute and claims procedures, Improves risk management in international contracts, Prepares professionals for transitioning from old to new frameworks.
Course content
Objective
Understand why FIDIC introduced major changes in 2017 and how they affect contract administration practices globally.
Key topics
Explain the historical evolution of FIDIC contracts
Identify reasons behind the 2017 update
Compare core structural differences between editions
Understand the rationale for procedural enhancements
Recognise how updates impact project stakeholders
Analyse key objectives of the 2017 reforms.
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 historical evolution of FIDIC contracts.
Objective
Learn how risk allocation evolved from 1999 to 2017 and what it means for contract drafting.
Key topics
Compare risk allocation under both editions
Identify changes in contractor and employer obligations
Analyse implications for liability and indemnity clauses
Understand shifts in allocation for unforeseen conditions
Apply updated provisions to practical scenarios
Avoid drafting ambiguities when allocating risk.
Week 1
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Master the updated claims procedures introduced in the FIDIC 2017 editions to ensure enforceability and compliance.
Key topics
Explain changes in claims management between editions
Understand new time-bar provisions and notice obligations
Apply the Engineer’s enhanced role in claims evaluation
Draft compliant claims and responses under FIDIC 2017
Avoid risks of invalid claims through procedural errors
Integrate claims management into contract administration systems.
Week 1
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Learn the new dispute avoidance framework under FIDIC 2017 and its effect on project risk management.
Key topics
Understand the evolution from DABs to DAABs
Apply new rules for proactive dispute avoidance
Analyse enforcement implications for dispute board decisions
Align multi-tier dispute resolution clauses with FIDIC 2017
Address risks of non-compliance with revised dispute provisions
Incorporate updates into project dispute strategies.
Week 2
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Explore how the Engineer’s role has changed under FIDIC 2017 and why neutrality is more critical than ever.
Key topics
Analyse expanded duties of the Engineer under 2017 editions
Understand neutrality requirements for determinations
Manage the Engineer’s enhanced claims-related functions
Align communication protocols with new provisions
Apply updated procedures for instruction and certification
Ensure impartiality in contract administration.
Week 2
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Build practical drafting strategies for adopting FIDIC 2017 standards in your contract portfolio.
Key topics
Identify clauses requiring modification in existing templates
Integrate updated provisions for claims and dispute avoidance
Draft new compliance checklists for contract administration
Prepare guidance for transitioning active projects to 2017 editions
Avoid legal risks during contract amendments
Develop strategies for stakeholder training on revised provisions.
Week 2
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Description
The FIDIC 2017 suite introduced significant changes compared to the widely used 1999 editions, impacting risk allocation, claims management, and contract administration. Professionals working on international projects must understand these differences to avoid compliance gaps and ensure effective drafting strategies.
This course offers a structured comparative analysis of both editions, covering new features such as enhanced claims procedures, dispute avoidance mechanisms, updated programming requirements, and strengthened roles for the Engineer. Participants will learn the implications of these updates for contractors, employers, and consultants, along with practical tips for contract drafting and negotiation under the revised framework.
Through real-world examples and drafting exercises, the course provides actionable insights into adapting existing practices to meet modern contractual requirements. By the end of the programme, you will have a clear understanding of key differences and strategies for implementing them effectively.
This course offers a structured comparative analysis of both editions, covering new features such as enhanced claims procedures, dispute avoidance mechanisms, updated programming requirements, and strengthened roles for the Engineer. Participants will learn the implications of these updates for contractors, employers, and consultants, along with practical tips for contract drafting and negotiation under the revised framework.
Through real-world examples and drafting exercises, the course provides actionable insights into adapting existing practices to meet modern contractual requirements. By the end of the programme, you will have a clear understanding of key differences and strategies for implementing them effectively.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
FIDIC Suite of Contracts
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.
