FIDIC Suite of Contracts
Red Book 2017 Contractor’s Obligations
Gain a comprehensive understanding of contractor obligations under FIDIC Red Book 2017 with practical compliance strategies.
- Intermediate
- English
- 4 weeks
- 6 lessons
What you will learn?
Understand contractor duties under FIDIC Red Book 2017
Apply practical compliance guidance
Manage contractual obligations effectively
Identify risk and mitigation measures
Who this course is for
Construction professionals responsible for contract execution
Engineers managing project deliverables
Contract administrators overseeing compliance
Legal advisors supporting project teams.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of construction law and project delivery
Familiarity with FIDIC contracts helpful but not mandatory
Ability to review and apply contractual clauses
Willingness to engage in practical compliance exercises.
Why this course
Explains the contractor’s obligations under the Red Book 2017 in detail, Helps ensure compliance with international contract norms, Provides strategies to mitigate project risks, Enhances understanding of performance, time, and quality obligations, Prepares professionals for effective contract administration, Improves dispute avoidance skills through compliance.
Course content
Objective
Understand the structure of the FIDIC Red Book 2017 and its impact on contractor obligations in construction projects.
Key topics
Explain the purpose and structure of the FIDIC Red Book 2017
Identify key obligations imposed on contractors
Understand the relationship between contractor duties and project performance
Recognise updates from previous editions
Analyse why compliance is critical for dispute avoidance
Assess how obligations integrate into project timelines.
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 purpose and structure of the FIDIC Red Book 2017.
Objective
Learn how to meet performance and quality requirements under FIDIC standards to avoid penalties and disputes.
Key topics
Define performance standards under the Red Book
Explain quality assurance obligations for contractors
Apply documentation practices for compliance
Manage subcontractor performance within contractual obligations
Address defects and remedial duties effectively
Integrate quality control into project workflows.
Week 2
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Produce a practical checklist and a sample clause set aligned with the lesson objective.
Objective
Develop time management skills that align with FIDIC compliance and support timely project delivery.
Key topics
Understand contractor obligations for programme submission and updates
Apply techniques for compliance with time-related clauses
Manage risks associated with delay
Draft notices for extensions of time
Coordinate progress reporting requirements
Align scheduling practices with Red Book provisions.
Week 3
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Master variation handling under the Red Book to maintain compliance and reduce contractual risk.
Key topics
Explain contractual provisions for handling variations
Prepare variation proposals in compliance with FIDIC clauses
Manage additional cost claims arising from variations
Address approval requirements for varied works
Apply dispute avoidance strategies for variation disagreements
Maintain accurate variation records for audit purposes.
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
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards under the FIDIC Red Book for effective project risk management.
Key topics
Implement health and safety standards required by the contract
Apply environmental compliance measures during project execution
Monitor adherence to sustainability provisions
Address penalties for non-compliance effectively
Prepare safety and environmental reports as per contract obligations
Integrate risk assessments into planning processes.
Week 4
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 compliance strategies to fulfil contractual obligations and minimise project risks under the Red Book 2017.
Key topics
Create compliance checklists for contractor obligations
Conduct audits to identify gaps
Apply lessons from case studies on non-compliance
Draft notices and correspondence for compliance assurance
Develop internal reporting frameworks
Implement strategies to reduce exposure to disputes.
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
The FIDIC Red Book 2017 outlines critical obligations for contractors in international construction projects. Failure to comply with these duties can lead to disputes, delays, and financial penalties. This course provides an in-depth analysis of the contractor’s obligations under the latest edition of the Red Book, offering practical insights on compliance, risk mitigation, and documentation best practices.
Participants will examine key clauses governing performance, quality assurance, variations, time management, and health and safety. The course also addresses the contractor’s obligations relating to design coordination, site access, and environmental compliance, with practical tips for implementation in real-world projects.
Through case-based learning and practical exercises, participants will learn how to interpret contractual obligations, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure compliance with international standards to reduce disputes and maintain project efficiency.
Participants will examine key clauses governing performance, quality assurance, variations, time management, and health and safety. The course also addresses the contractor’s obligations relating to design coordination, site access, and environmental compliance, with practical tips for implementation in real-world projects.
Through case-based learning and practical exercises, participants will learn how to interpret contractual obligations, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure compliance with international standards to reduce disputes and maintain project efficiency.
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.
