The FIDIC Silver Book

Date: 31st October 2023
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: PUB Singapore Water Exchange, Seminar Room Level 1

[CLASSROOM TRAINING]

Course Title: Module B: The FIDIC Silver Book 
Date: 31st October 2023 (Tues)
Time: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Venue: PUB Singapore Water Exchange, Seminar Room Level 1
Instructor: Tan Tian Luh, Director, Chancery Law Corporation

Dear SWA Members & Partners,
Singapore Water Association will be organising a 1-day course, The FIDIC Silver Book on 31 October 2023.

Synopsis
Within the region (and, indeed, globally), the standard form contracts promulgated by the Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils (the International Federation of Consulting Engineers), more commonly known by its acronym of FIDIC, are frequently used or adopted for use for large-scale construction projects. 
 
In this course, we will address the key clauses for the FIDIC Silver Book (for EPC and Turnkey projects), as well as common issues relating to construction contracts and common scenarios that frequently arises in construction contracts.

Course Objectives
To equip participants with a working knowledge of the key provisions of the FIDIC Silver Book

Target Audience
1) Generally, for companies intending to venture overseas regionally and to participate in infrastructure projects where the FIDIC form is used
2) There will be a focus on Indonesia and Vietnam and their use of the FIDIC form in infrastructure projects 
3) Contracts Managers with at least 3 years of experience

Learning Outcomes
– To understand the general features of the FIDIC Silver Book
– To have a general understanding of the provisions in the FIDIC Silver Book relating to delays and variations
– To have a general understanding of the provisions in the FIDIC Silver Book relating to claims by employers and contractors 
– To have a general understanding of the role of the Dispute Avoidance / Adjudication Board and how it functions 
 
To have a general understanding of how common scenarios are dealt with under the FIDIC Silver Book, including how the application of the FIDIC Silver Book in the region (Indonesia and Vietnam).

Course Topics

First Half
1) Key Features of the FIDIC Silver Book

Second Half
1) Common scenarios
2) General Issues to bear in mind for regional contracts involving the FIDIC Silver Book (Indonesia, Vietnam)
3) Questions & Answers

Course Fee
Course Fee (Excl. GST 8%):
– SWA Member (SGD 300)
– Non-Member (SGD 350)

Award of Certificate
1. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who meet the 75% attendance.

To confirm a place for this training, please register online REGISTRATION FORM by 9th October. https://lnkd.in/dfR4xhYw

For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Ms Cecilia Tan at Tel: 65150812 / 91778477 or email cecilia@swa.org.sg