Mahmoud Abu Hussein Procurement & Contracts Manager at DOLPHIN ENERGY

Since the first Red Book was published in 1957 the Engineer has played a central role in the administration of a FIDIC contract. That role has evolved through the various editions and updates to reflect the myriad of changes in international construction projects over the years, and the latest 2017 editions of the Red and Yellow Books encapsulate that continuing Evolution. This session will chart that evolution and review some of the key changes to the Engineer’s role to be found in the 2017 editions, covering:

• The historical role of the Engineer
• The evolution of the role of the Engineer
• The Engineer’s role in today’s international projects
• A summary of the Engineer’s role in the new 2017 editions of the Red and Yellow Books compared to the 1999 first edition versions
• A detailed review of some of the key changes affecting the Engineer’s role to be found in the new 2017 editions compared to the 1999 first editions

This session will take you through FIDIC’s update of its suite of Agreements, released in February 2017, for use in professional services contracting. The new White Book (update of the 2006 Edition) for Client-Consultant relations, the Sub-consultancy Agreement, 2nd edition, 2017, whenever a White Book (or other) Consultant aims at subcontracting part of its Services, and the JV Agreement for Consultants, 2nd edition 2017, forming a JV or a Consortium to deliver Services to a Client, under a White Book arrangement or other. Coverage includes:

• Main features of the new FIDIC 2017 White Book vs. the 2006 Edition
• The new FIDIC 2017 Sub-Consultancy Agreement, to be used in conjunction with the new White Book or other
• The New FIDIC 2017 JV Agreement – for Consultants teaming up under a White Book arrangement, or other, with the Client
• Making the most of the new suite of Agreements - top tips
• Questions & Answers

The aim of this session is to offer delegates an in-depth understanding of key comparative features between FIDIC and other forms of contract such as ENAA, NEC, JCT et al. Our panel of experts will compare and contrast salient aspects of the different forms of contract and examine which types of projects these may be ideally suited to. Likely areas of coverage include:

• Role and authority of the Engineer and its equivalent in other forms
• Variations
• Performance management, including incentives and liquidated damages provisions
• Liabilities
• Relief events and claim management
• Dispute avoidance and resolution