CE7019 INTRODUCTION TO FIDIC CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
| Course Code: | 5627019 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. RİFAT SÖNMEZ, Lecturer SEMİHA ÜNSAL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course aims to give the fundamentals on the management of construction contracts by particularly focusing on the FIDIC form of contracts. At the end of the semester, the students will have the knowledge on
- the different contract arrangements by assessing the possible risks in the project
- the roles & obligations of the parties
- the terms & conditions corresponding to each procedure & process of works contracts
- the crucial points about drafting & interpreting the contracts
- the main differences between the 1999 Conditions of Contracts and the new 2017 Edition
The case studies will be used as often as possible to increase the learning effectiveness and provide active participation of the students.
Course Content
Notion of a ``Contract`` and its legal basis, ``How a construction contract works? ``, The link between Supervision and Works contracts, General information about FIDIC, Overview of FIDIC Books and their applications in construction industry, FIDIC family of contracts, Main actors in a FIDIC contract and their roles and responsibilities as per type of book, Drafting a Works contract, Essence of Particular Conditions, Main provisions of Red and Yellow Books, Variations and Adjustments, Delay and Extension of Time, Taking Over Process, Settlement of Disputes.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Analyze different types of construction contract arrangements under FIDIC and evaluate their potential risks, benefits, and applicability in various project settings.
- Interpret the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of key stakeholders in FIDIC-based contracts according to the relevant book and project type.
- Apply the terms and conditions of FIDIC Books to resolve issues related to variations, delays, extensions of time, and claims.
- Draft and assess particular conditions, dispute settlement provisions, and other critical contractual clauses to ensure proper contract administration.
- Compare and evaluate the differences between the FIDIC 1999 Conditions of Contract and the 2017 Edition, demonstrating an understanding of their practical implications in construction projects.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Conducts research to investigate and solve advanced civil engineering problems using appropriate scientific methods and acquires the fundamental knowledge to evaluate the results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature to identify the current state of the art. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Engages in lifelong learning and professional development, and gains familiarity with emerging practices. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Formulates and solves complex civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Communicates effectively in written and oral forms, particularly in conveying research processes and outcomes to diverse audiences. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Upholds professional and ethical responsibility in research, with an awareness of global, societal, environmental, and scientific contexts. | ✔ | |||