Fidic Subcontract Management Training Course

Introduction

Empower construction professionals to effectively manage subcontracting processes within FIDIC projects with our comprehensive FIDIC Subcontract Management Training Course. This program equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to understand and manage the contractual relationships between main contractors and subcontractors, ensuring successful project delivery and mitigating potential disputes. Mastering FIDIC subcontract management is increasingly vital for professionals seeking to optimize project efficiency, control costs, and minimize risks associated with subcontracted works. Our FIDIC subcontracting training course offers in-depth guidance and actionable strategies for effectively managing all aspects of subcontract agreements under FIDIC.

This FIDIC Subcontract Management training course delves into key areas such as subcontract formation, administration, payment, variations, claims, and dispute resolution, all within the framework of FIDIC contracts. You will gain expertise in drafting and negotiating subcontracts, managing subcontractor performance, and ensuring compliance with the main contract. Whether you are a project manager, contract administrator, or subcontractor, this FIDIC Subcontract Management course will provide you with the tools and knowledge to confidently manage subcontracts and contribute to the successful completion of FIDIC projects.

Target Audience:

• Project Managers
• Contract Administrators
• Subcontractors
• Quantity Surveyors
• Legal Advisors
• Employers' Representatives
• Main Contractors

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles of FIDIC subcontracting.
• Manage subcontract formation
• Administer subcontract agreements
• Handle subcontract payments under FIDIC.
• Manage variations in subcontracted works.
• Address subcontract claims
• Apply dispute resolution mechanisms to subcontracts.
• Ensure compliance with the main contract.
• Mitigate risks in subcontract management.
• Optimize subcontract performance.
• Draft and negotiate subcontract terms.
• Manage subcontractor performance.
• Understand the legal framework governing subcontracts.

Duration

5 Days

Course content

Module 1: Principles of FIDIC Subcontracting

• Understanding the principles of FIDIC subcontracting.
• Examining the contractual relationships between main contractors and subcontractors.
• Understanding the flow-down principle and its implications.
• Analyzing the key clauses in FIDIC contracts related to subcontracting.
• Understanding the different types of subcontracts.

Module 2: Subcontract Formation

• Managing subcontract formation
• Preparing subcontract documents and specifications.
• Selecting and prequalifying subcontractors.
• Drafting and negotiating subcontract agreements.
• Understanding the essential elements of a valid subcontract.

Module 3: Subcontract Administration

• Administering subcontract agreements
• Managing subcontract correspondence and documentation.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and progress.
• Coordinating subcontracted works with the main contract.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Module 4: Subcontract Payments under FIDIC

• Handling subcontract payments under FIDIC.
• Understanding the payment terms and conditions.
• Certifying and valuing subcontract works.
• Managing payment applications and invoices.
• Addressing payment delays and disputes.

Module 5: Variations in Subcontracted Works

• Managing variations in subcontracted works.
• Understanding the procedures for issuing and valuing variations.
• Assessing the impact of variations on the subcontract.
• Negotiating and agreeing on variation orders.
• Documenting and managing variations effectively.

Module 6: Subcontract Claims

• Addressing subcontract claims
• Identifying the common causes of subcontract claims.
• Preparing and submitting subcontract claims.
• Evaluating and responding to subcontract claims.
• Negotiating and settling subcontract claims.

Module 7: Dispute Resolution in Subcontracts

• Applying dispute resolution mechanisms to subcontracts.
• Understanding the available dispute resolution options.
• Utilizing mediation and arbitration for subcontract disputes.
• Managing dispute resolution proceedings.
• Enforcing dispute resolution agreements and awards.

Module 8: Compliance with the Main Contract

• Ensuring compliance with the main contract.
• Understanding the flow-down of obligations from the main contract.
• Aligning subcontract terms and conditions with the main contract.
• Managing the interface between the main contract and subcontracts.
• Addressing the consequences of non-compliance.

Module 9: Risk Management in Subcontracting

• Mitigating risks in subcontract management.
• Identifying and assessing subcontract-related risks.
• Allocating risks between the main contractor and subcontractor.
• Developing risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Monitoring and controlling subcontract risks.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 21 working days before commencement of the training.