FIDIC Suite of Contracts
Yellow Book 2017 Contractor’s Obligations and Risks
Analyse contractor duties, testing requirements, and key risk provisions in FIDIC Yellow Book 2017 for effective project delivery.
- Intermediate
- English
- 4 weeks
- 6 lessons
What you will learn?
Understand contractor roles in Yellow Book 2017
Identify key risk provisions and management
Apply testing and acceptance procedures
Manage Design & Build contract requirements
Who this course is for
Design-build contractors executing FIDIC-based projects
Design consultants involved in D&B procurement
Project managers overseeing compliance obligations
Contract administrators managing risk allocation.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with design-build procurement
Understanding of FIDIC contract structure helpful
Ability to interpret technical obligations within contracts
Willingness to engage in practical compliance exercises.
Why this course
Explains design-build obligations under FIDIC 2017, Clarifies contractor liability for design and execution, Highlights risk allocation for unforeseen events, Provides strategies to manage testing and commissioning requirements, Reduces disputes through proactive compliance, Improves project governance and contractual performance.
Course content
Objective
Gain a foundational understanding of design-build principles and contractor responsibilities under the Yellow Book 2017 framework.
Key topics
Explain the structure and purpose of the Yellow Book 2017
Identify contractor obligations specific to design-build projects
Understand updates from previous editions
Analyse implications for risk allocation and liability
Recognise how obligations affect project delivery
Assess compliance requirements for D&B contracts.
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 structure and purpose of the Yellow Book 2017.
Objective
Master the design obligations and associated liabilities imposed on contractors under the Yellow Book 2017.
Key topics
Define the scope of design obligations
Understand liability for fitness-for-purpose requirements
Analyse responsibilities for errors in design and execution
Integrate quality control processes for design compliance
Prepare documentation for design approvals
Apply strategies to mitigate design-related risks.
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
Learn to manage testing and commissioning obligations to ensure smooth handover and avoid penalties.
Key topics
Understand testing obligations under the contract
Apply procedures for pre-commissioning and performance tests
Manage timelines for testing compliance
Prepare reports for test results and defects
Address risks arising from failed or delayed tests
Ensure compliance during the handover process.
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
Develop an understanding of risk allocation mechanisms and how to manage them effectively under the Yellow Book 2017.
Key topics
Identify risks associated with unforeseeable conditions
Analyse provisions for force majeure and exceptional events
Understand responsibility for delays and cost impacts
Apply strategies to mitigate risk in execution
Allocate risk fairly through clear documentation
Anticipate dispute triggers and manage proactively.
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 to meet programming obligations to avoid claims and disputes under the Yellow Book 2017.
Key topics
Prepare and submit programmes in compliance with contract requirements
Monitor progress through updated schedules
Issue notices for potential delays
Apply FIDIC provisions for extensions of time
Ensure documentation of all time-related obligations
Maintain transparency with stakeholders on programme changes.
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 strategies to manage risks and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Key topics
Create compliance checklists for contractor duties
Implement systems for risk monitoring during project execution
Draft notices to safeguard contractual rights
Review case studies on testing and risk disputes
Develop templates for reporting and compliance
Prepare an internal governance framework for D&B projects.
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 Yellow Book 2017 governs design-build (D&B) projects where contractors assume significant responsibilities for both design and execution. This edition introduced enhanced obligations for testing, programming, and risk allocation, requiring contractors and consultants to adopt robust compliance strategies.
This course provides an in-depth understanding of contractor duties under the Yellow Book 2017, covering design liability, testing requirements, and obligations relating to fitness for purpose. Participants will also examine key risk provisions, including force majeure, unforeseeable conditions, and allocation of responsibility for errors in design or execution.
Through practical insights and real-world scenarios, this course equips professionals with strategies to avoid common pitfalls in testing, commissioning, and handover. By the end of the programme, learners will be prepared to manage risks effectively and deliver projects in compliance with international standards.
This course provides an in-depth understanding of contractor duties under the Yellow Book 2017, covering design liability, testing requirements, and obligations relating to fitness for purpose. Participants will also examine key risk provisions, including force majeure, unforeseeable conditions, and allocation of responsibility for errors in design or execution.
Through practical insights and real-world scenarios, this course equips professionals with strategies to avoid common pitfalls in testing, commissioning, and handover. By the end of the programme, learners will be prepared to manage risks effectively and deliver projects in compliance with international standards.
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.
