Managing Variations And Changes In Fidic Contracts Training Course

Introduction

Empower construction professionals to effectively handle variations and changes within the FIDIC contractual framework with our comprehensive Managing Variations and Changes in FIDIC Contracts Training Course. This program equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to understand the procedures for managing variations, assessing their impact on time and cost, and ensuring proper documentation and valuation. Mastering variations and changes is increasingly vital for professionals seeking to maintain project control, minimize disputes, and achieve successful project outcomes. Our FIDIC variations training course offers in-depth guidance and actionable strategies for effectively managing variations and changes.

This Managing Variations and Changes in FIDIC Contracts training course delves into key areas such as the contractual basis for variations, the variation procedure, valuation of variations, claims for variations, and dispute resolution related to variations. You will gain expertise in identifying variations, issuing and responding to variation instructions, and negotiating and agreeing on the valuation of variations. Whether you are a project manager, contract administrator, or engineer, this Managing Variations and Changes in FIDIC Contracts course will provide you with the tools and knowledge to confidently manage variations and changes, and protect your interests under FIDIC contracts.

Target Audience:

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

Course Objectives:

• Understand the contractual basis for variations under FIDIC.
• Apply the variation procedure
• Master the valuation of variations.
• Manage claims arising from variations.
• Resolve disputes related to variations.
• Identify potential variations
• Issue and respond to variation instructions.
• Negotiate and agree on variation valuations.
• Document variations accurately and comprehensively.
• Assess the time and cost impact of variations.
• Ensure compliance with FIDIC procedures for variations.
• Minimize the negative impact of variations on projects.
• Control changes to the contract scope.

Duration

5 Days

Course content

Module 1: Contractual Basis for Variations under FIDIC

• Understanding the contractual basis for variations under FIDIC.
• Examining the relevant clauses in the FIDIC suite of contracts.
• Understanding the definition of a variation.
• Distinguishing between variations and other changes.
• Analyzing the employer's right to instruct variations.

Module 2: Variation Procedure

• Applying the variation procedure
• Understanding the step-by-step process for managing variations.
• Issuing and responding to variation instructions.
• Seeking approval for variations.
• Documenting the variation process.

Module 3: Valuation of Variations

• Mastering the valuation of variations.
• Understanding the principles of variation valuation.
• Applying different valuation methods (e.g., rates, cost plus).
• Valuing variations involving both additions and omissions.
• Agreeing on the valuation of variations.

Module 4: Claims Arising from Variations

• Managing claims arising from variations.
• Identifying the grounds for claims related to variations.
• Preparing and submitting claims for variations.
• Evaluating and responding to variation claims.
• Negotiating and settling variation claims.

Module 5: Dispute Resolution Related to Variations

• Resolving disputes related to variations.
• Understanding the common causes of disputes.
• Utilizing dispute resolution mechanisms (e.g., DAB, arbitration).
• Presenting cases related to variations in disputes.
• Enforcing decisions and awards related to variations.

Module 6: Proactive Variation Management

• Identifying potential variations
• Implementing change control procedures.
• Promoting early communication and collaboration.
• Utilizing value engineering to minimize variations.
• Conducting regular contract reviews.

Module 7: Variation Instructions

• Issuing and responding to variation instructions.
• Drafting clear and comprehensive variation instructions.
• Ensuring timely responses to variation requests.
• Managing the flow of information related to variations.
• Using standard forms for variation instructions.

Module 8: Negotiation and Agreement on Variation Valuations

• Negotiating and agreeing on variation valuations.
• Employing effective negotiation techniques.
• Understanding the factors influencing valuation.
• Reaching fair and reasonable agreements.
• Documenting agreed valuations.

Module 9: Impact of Variations

• Assessing the time and cost impact of variations.
• Analyzing the effects of variations on the project schedule.
• Evaluating the direct and indirect costs of variations.
• Determining entitlement to extensions of time and cost adjustments.
• Mitigating the negative impact of variations.

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.