FIDIC for Uncertain Times: Managing Delay, Disruption, Risks, Variations and Claims

26-27 Oct, 2026, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Prof. R. Venkata Raghavan is a highly regarded arbitrator, consultant, and expert witness with over 40 years of international experience in construction law and contract management. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Prof. Venkat specializes in delay analysis, extension of time (EOT) claims, and dispute resolution.

 

With a background in engineering and a Master’s degree in Construction Law and Arbitration, Prof. Venkat brings a unique blend of technical and legal expertise to his training. His extensive experience spans infrastructure, energy, oil and gas, and complex mega-projects across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. He has delivered acclaimed workshops for organizations such as Petronas, Texas Instruments, World Bank projects, SLB and at leading international conferences, including the Society of Construction Law (UK), RICS (London), and the American Association of Cost Engineers.

 

Prof. Venkat is renowned for his engaging, hands-on training style, consistently rated as “outstanding” by 70-90% of participants. He is a published author and recognized international trainer, known for simplifying complex issues like concurrency, float ownership, and global claims in delay analysis

 

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FOCUSING ON
  • CONTRACT FOUNDATIONS
  • PRE-CONTRACT RISK MAPPING
  • ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • TIME MANAGEMENT & EOT CLAIMS
  • VARIATIONS & VALUATIONS
  • PAYMENT & CASH FLOW PROTECTION
  • RISK, LIABILITY & EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS
  • CLAIMS & DISPUTE AVOIDANCE
WHY ATTEND THIS COURSE?

In Malaysia, many projects use PAM, PWD/JKR, CIDB or bespoke contracts. However, FIDIC remains one of the most influential international contract frameworks for infrastructure, engineering, design-build and EPC projects.

 

This 2-day masterclass does not teach FIDIC as a foreign form to be memorized. It teaches FIDIC as a practical contract management tool to control time, cost, quality, risk, variations, payment, claims and disputes.

 

Participants will learn how to use FIDIC principles to strengthen day-to-day contract administration, even when their projects are governed by local Malaysian standard forms. Both 1999 Rainbow Suite and 2017 updated edition will be discussed during the masterclass.

BENEFIT OF ATTENDING

Participants will gain practical knowledge of how FIDIC can be used as a contract management tool to manage programme, variations, payment, risk, claims and disputes.

 

The course will help participants understand the FIDIC Rainbow Suite, choose the appropriate form, manage notices and records, deal with delay and EOT claims, value variations, protect cash flow, respond to supply chain disruption and reduce disputes through better contract administration.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is especially relevant for Professionals (Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Claims Consultants, Lawyers And In-House Counsel) involved in Malaysian infrastructure, rail, energy, oil & gas, industrial, data centre and internationally funded projects where FIDIC principles, foreign contractors, cross-border procurement and EPC/design-build risk allocation frequently arise. Even where PAM, PWD/JKR, CIDB or bespoke contracts are used, FIDIC provides a powerful international benchmark for managing programme, variations, payment, claims and disputes.

 

It is particularly relevant for Professionals responsible for contract administration, procurement, tendering, programme management, variations, payment, claims, risk management and dispute resolution.

METHODOLOGY
  • Interactive Presentations
  • Practical Tools & Exercises
  • Real- World Application & Case Studies
  • Quizzes
  • Q&A after every session
DAY 1
 

PART A: FIDIC AS A PROJECT CONTROL SYSTEM

9:00

SESSION 1: WHY FIDIC STILL MATTERS IN A PAM/PWD MARKET

Theme: FIDIC as an International Benchmark and Contract Management framework.

 

Importance of FIDIC Suite Knowledge for Construction Professionals, Comparison of FIDIC with PAM/PWD/CIDB contracts, understanding of the Rainbow Suite, Choosing correct FIDIC form for procurement, risk allocation principles, why international contractors,funders still prefer FIDIC

DIY Exercise 1: Contract Form Selection Clinic

Choose the appropriate FIDIC Contract form for these types of Projects with justification

10.45

SESSION 2: CONTRACT LIFE CYCLE AND PRE- CONTRACT RISK MAPPING

 

Prequalification, tendering and contract documents, Particular Conditions and danger of uncontrolled amendments, Priority of documents, Letter of Intent and early works risk, Employer’s Requirements and Contractor’s Proposal, How FIDIC helps structure pre-award risk assessment, Common Malaysian project problems: unclear scope, delayed access, provisional sums, inconsistent BOQ/ specifications, design responsibility gaps

 

DIY Exercise 2: Red Flag Review of Tender Documents

Participants review a sample tender pack containing deliberate inconsistencies and identify top 10 risks

1:00 Lunch
2:00

SESSION 3: ROLES, POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: EMPLOYER, ENGINEER AND CONTRACTOR

 

Employer’s obligations: access, permits, payment, instructions, Engineer’s role: instructions,determinations, certification and neutrality concerns, Contractor’s obligations: design, execution, programme, quality, records, Oral instructions and written confirmation, Determinations and procedural fairness, Comparison with Architect/S.O./P.D. roles under local forms, How to prevent administration from becoming adversarial

3:45

SESSION 4: TIME MANAGEMENT UNDER FIDIC PROGRAMME, DELAY AND EOT

 

Contract programme requirements, Baseline programme and updates, Slow progress and acceleration, EOT entitlement, Delay by authorities, Suspension and prolonged suspension, Delay damages and local law sensitivity, Contemporary records for EOT

 

DIY Exercise 3: 28-Day Notice and EOT Workshop

Participants receive a scenario and they prepare a notice of claim, programme impact summary, contemporary record checklist, EOT entitlement table and likely employer objections.

5:00 End of Day 1
DAY 2
 

PART B: COST, RISK, CLAIMS AND DISPUTE AVOIDANCE

9:00

SESSION 5: MEASUREMENT, VARIATIONS AND VALUE ENGINEERING

 

Measurement and valuation under Red Book, Lump sum vs remeasurement, BOQ errors and rate disputes, Variation instruction vs proposal, Right to vary and limits, Valuation methods: contract rates, new rates, interpolation/extrapolation, cost basis, Value engineering and shared savings, Practical comparison with Malaysian variation practice

 

DIY Exercise 4: Variation Valuation Clinic

Participants are given a changed piling scope or MEP equipment change. They must decide whether this is a variation and if so, what rate applies and if a new rate is justified, is the prolongation is claimable etc

10.45

SESSION 6: PAYMENT, RETENTION, SET OFF AND CASH FLOW PROTECTION

 

Contract Price vs Accepted Contract Amount, Interim payment application, Payment certificates, advance payment and bonds, retention and retention bond option, delayed payment, suspension for non-payment, set off and contra charges, final account strategy

1:00 Lunch
2:00

SESSION 7: RISK, LIABILITY, INSURANCE AND EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS

 

What is construction risk? Design risk, unforeseen physical conditions, coordination risk, indemnities and insurance, force majeure/exceptional events, change in law, price escalation and supply chain disruption, when cost, time and profit are claimable, local law limits and public policy considerations

 

DIY Exercise 5: Risk Allocation Heat Map

Participants mark each risk as Employer, Contractor, shared or insurable from various given scenarios like authority delays, unforeseeable ground conditions, design error, adverse weather, geopolitical risks and nominated subcontractor default

3:45

SESSION 8: CLAIMS, DISPUTE AVOIDANCE AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TAKEAWAYS

 

Claims procedures under FIDIC, the draconian clause of condition precedent, contemporary records, Engineer’s determination, Employer’s claims vs Contractor’s claims, DAAB/DAB concept and dispute avoidance, Comparison of CIPAA procedures, Notice of dissatisfaction, amicable settlement and arbitration and practical takeaways for Employers, Contractors, Consultants and Lawyers

 

DIY Exercise 6: Claim Notice Drafting and Defence Lab (Role Play exercise)

Group A drafts a Contractor’s notice and claim narrative. Group B prepares the Employer/ Engineer’s response.Group C acts as Engineer and makes a reasoned determination.

5:00 End of Course