Overview

The FIDIC Yellow Book (2017) is the leading international standard contract for design-build and plant projects, placing responsibility for both design and construction on the contractor. Widely applied in infrastructure, water and wastewater plants, energy facilities, industrial installations, process plants, and mechanical and electrical works, its effective use depends on clear Employer’s Requirements, sound risk allocation, and strong contract administration. This two-day course offers a practical, structured explanation of how the Yellow Book operates in real projects, helping participants build the skills needed to manage design-build contracts successfully from tender through completion.

Why Should an Individual Attend?

• Understand design-build risk allocation – Gain clarity on how responsibilities and risks shift compared to traditional contracts.
• Avoid common pitfalls – Learn to prevent failures caused by unclear Employer’s Requirements, misinterpreted design obligations, and poor claims administration.
• Master contract administration – Build confidence in handling notices, variations, payments, and claims effectively.
• Differentiate FIDIC contracts – Understand the key differences between the Yellow Book, Red Book, and Silver Book, and when each is appropriate.
• Draft enforceable Employer’s Requirements – Acquire practical skills to prepare clear, precise, and legally sound requirements.
• Strengthen risk management – Develop strategies to allocate and manage risks fairly and transparently across project stakeholders.
• Enhance project delivery capacity – Combine theoretical knowledge with case-based insights to manage design-build projects more efficiently from tender to completion.

Outcomes

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Understand the structure and philosophy of the FIDIC Yellow Book (2017)
• Identify when the design-build procurement model should be used
• Prepare and evaluate Employer’s Requirements based on performance outcomes
• Understand the interaction between General Conditions and Particular Conditions
• Apply the contract effectively during project execution and administration
• Manage variations, claims and payment procedures under the contract
• Understand the operation of the Dispute Avoidance / Adjudication Board (DAAB)

Program Outline

The Design-Build Procurement Model and the Yellow Book

Introduction to FIDIC

• The role of FIDIC in international construction contracting
• Overview of the FIDIC contract suite
• Position of the Yellow Book within the FIDIC family

Comparison with Other FIDIC Contracts

• Red Book vs Yellow Book
• Yellow Book vs Silver Book
• Risk allocation differences

When the Yellow Book Should Be Used

• Appropriate procurement strategies
• Design responsibility and risk allocation
• Typical project applications

Drafting Employer’s Requirements

• Performance-based specifications
• Functional outcomes and design criteria
• Defining measurable performance requirements
• Avoiding common drafting errors

Preparing the Tender Documentation

• Contractor proposals and technical submissions
• Clarifications and negotiations prior to contract formation

Particular Conditions

• Contract Data (Part A)
• Special Provisions (Part B)
• Adapting FIDIC for local procurement environments

Contract Formation, Administration and Risk Management

Formation of the Yellow Book Contract

• Principles of construction contract law
• Documents forming the contract
• Order of precedence
• Contract Agreement and supporting documentation

Administration of the Yellow Book

• Roles of the Employer and the Engineer
• Contractor’s design obligations
• Quality assurance and verification

Managing Time and Performance

• Commencement and programme requirements
• Delays and extensions of time
• Testing and completion procedures

Managing Commercial Issues

• Variations and adjustments
• Payment mechanisms and certification
• Cost control and financial management

Claims and Dispute Resolution

• Employer’s and Contractor’s claims
• Notice requirements
• Claims procedures under Clause 20
• Role of the Dispute Avoidance / Adjudication Board (DAAB)
• Arbitration

Who Should Attend?

• Engineers
• Architects
• Project / Construction managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Construction Health & Safety
• Contractors / Sub Contractors
• Executives / Senior Management
• Middle Management
• Administrators / Support Staff

• Tue 18 August 2026  08:30 to 16:30
  
• Wed 19 August 2026  08:30 to 16:30