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Course Overview: International Construction Contract Law
1. Introduction to International Construction Projects
Project Individuality
Module 2. Civil Law and Common Law
Legal Frameworks
Legal Frameworks [ Part 2 ]
Module 3. Common Delivery Methods
1. General Contracting (Design-Bid-Build, DBB)
2. Design-Build (DB) and Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC)
3. Construction Management (CM) and Engineer-Procure-Construction Management (EPCM)
4. Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
5. Multiple-Prime Contracts
6. Partnering
7. Alliancing
8. Extended Delivery Methods (PPP, BOT, DBO)
9. Further Aspects of Delivery Methods
4. Specifics of EPC and EPCM
EPC Contracts
EPCM Contracts
Examples of EPC and EPCM Contracts
3. EPC Example: Wastewater Treatment Plant
4. EPCM Example: Chemical Processing Plant
5. EPC Example: Offshore Wind Farm
6. EPCM Example: Industrial Manufacturing Facility
5. Unification and Standardization
Contract Unification
4. Unification by International Organizations
6. Pricing
1. Lump Sum
2. Cost-Plus
3. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
4. Target Price
Payment Structures
1. Progress Payments
2. Milestone Payments
3. Cost Overruns
4. Abnormally Low Tenders (ALT)
5. Unit Price
4. Lump Sum Payment
6. Time and Materials
7. Incentive-Based Payments
8. Retention Payments
9. Performance-Based Payments
7. Time Management
1. Delay Analysis
2. Time Extensions
3. Concurrent Delays
4. Acceleration
5. Float Management
Protocols
1. UK Society of Construction Law Delay and Disruption Protocol
2. AACE International Recommended Practice No. 29R-03
3. FIDIC Guidance on Delay Damages and Extensions of Time
8. Variations
Variation Clauses
Managing Variation Claims
1. Directed Variation
2. Constructive Variation
3. Voluntary Variation
Acceleration Claims
1. Directed Acceleration
2. Constructive Acceleration
4. Variations Due to Design Changes
5 Claim Documentation
6. Costs of Acceleration
7. Unforeseen Site Conditions
8. Schedule Compression
9. Use of Advanced Technology
10. Expedited Approvals and Permits
9. Claims
1. Contractor Claims under FIDIC Forms
2. Employer Claims under FIDIC Forms
3. Time-Barred Claims
4. Global Claims
5. Claims for Extensions of Time (EOT)
6. Claims for Additional Costs
7. Claims for Loss and Expense
Handling Claims Disputes
Handling Claims Disputes
10. Claim Management
1. Claims for Extension of Time (EOT)
2. Claims for Additional Payment
3. Claims for Disruption
4. Claims for Variations
5. Claims for Force Majeure
6. Claims for Defective Work
7. Claims for Adverse Weather Conditions
8. Claims for Delay Damages
9. Claims for Differing Site Conditions
10. Claims for Changes in Legislation
11. Claims for Acceleration Costs
12. Claims for Currency Fluctuation
13. Claims for Unforeseen Site Conditions
14. Claims for Unavailability of Materials
15. Claims for Labor Disruptions
16. Claims for Delayed Payments
17. Claims for Design Errors
18. Claims for Equipment Failure
19. Claims for Disruption Due to Regulatory Changes
20. Claims for Unexpected Utility Relocations
21. Claims for Work Suspension
22. Claims for Currency Exchange Rate Fluctuations
23. Claims for Subcontractor Delays
24. Claims for Safety Compliance
25. Claims for Project Scope Changes
26. Claims for Force Majeure Events
27. Claims for Contractor's Default
28. Claims for Weather-Related Delays
29. Claims for Incorrect Specifications
30. Claims for Additional Testing and Inspections
31. Claims for Material Escalation Costs
32. Claims for Site Access Delays
33. Claims for Unforeseen Underground Conditions
MORE CLAIMS [ UPTO 100 ]
11. Dispute Boards
Dispute Resolution:
Enforcement of Dispute Board Decisions
1. Contractual Adjudication
2. Statutory Adjudication
3. Ad-Hoc Dispute Boards
4. Permanent Dispute Boards
5. Combined Dispute Boards (CDBs)
6. Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE)
7. Standing Dispute Boards (SDBs)
8. Dispute Review Expert (DRE)
9. Fast-Track Arbitration
10. Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
11. Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution
12. Adjudication by Dispute Resolution Experts (DREs)
13. Settlement Agreement in Lieu of Arbitration
14. Project Mediation
Enforcement of Dispute Board Decisions
1. Enforcement of Binding Decisions
2. Challenges in Enforcement
3. Mediation and Conciliation
4. Arbitration and Litigation
5. Collaborative Settlement
6. Expert Determination
7. Settlement Conferences
8. Collaborative Law
9. Med-Arb (Mediation-Arbitration)
10. Dispute Avoidance Panels (DAPs)
11. Summary Judgment
12. Consent Awards in Arbitration
13. Enforcement of Adjudicator's Decision
14. Cross-Border Enforcement
12. FIDIC Contracts
FIDIC Influence:
Contract Structure:
1. Red Book (CONS) – Conditions of Contract for Construction
2. Yellow Book (P&DB) – Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-Build
3. Silver Book (EPC) – Conditions of Contract for EPC/Turnkey Projects
Examples and Formats for Application in Different Regions
4. Green Book – Short Form of Contract
5. Pink Book – Conditions of Contract for Construction (MDB Harmonized Edition)
Examples and Formats for Application in Different Regions
6. Gold Book – Conditions of Contract for Design, Build, and Operate
7. Blue Book – Form of Contract for Dredging and Reclamation Works
Examples and Formats for Application in Different Regions
Practical Application Examples and Formats
8. White Book – Client/Consultant Model Services Agreement
Examples and Formats for Application in Different Regions
9. Emerald Book – Conditions of Contract for Underground Works
Practical Application Examples and Formats
Practical Applications of FIDIC Contracts
13. Other Standard Forms
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Contracts:
Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) Contracts:
New Engineering Contract (NEC):
Comparison of Standard Contract Forms:
Practical Applications of Other Standard Forms
Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) Contracts:
International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Contracts:
Examples and Formats for Application in Different Regions
Australian Standard (AS) Contracts:
Eurocode Contracts:
ConsensusDocs Contracts:
Examples and Formats for Application in Different Regions
World Bank Standard Bidding Documents:
Practical Applications of Other Standard Forms
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Model Contracts:
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Contracts:
Practical Applications of Other Standard Forms
Construction Industry Institute (CII) Contracts:
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Contracts:
Examples and Formats for Application in Different Regions
Practical Applications of Other Standard Forms
Government Contracts:
Private Sector Contracts:
Examples and Formats for Application in Different Regions
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Contracts:
Practical Applications of Other Standard Forms
International Finance Corporation (IFC) Contracts:
Examples and Formats for Application in Different Regions
Asia Development Bank (ADB) Contracts:
United Nations (UN) Contracts:
European Union (EU) Contracts:
Examples and Formats for Application in Different Regions
Green Climate Fund (GCF) Contracts:
Practical Applications of Other Standard Forms