Fidic training

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International Training: Management and Administration of FIDIC Contracts

Dates: 13–14 November 2025

Location: Tirana, Albania

Trainer: Mr. Zoltán Záhonyi, MSc Civil Engineering – former member and chair of the FIDIC Contracts Committee

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About the Course

The Albanian Professional Construction Excellence (APCE), in cooperation with FIDIC Academy, invites construction and infrastructure professionals to an in-depth two-day international training dedicated to the Management and Administration of FIDIC Contracts.

This program is one of the most acclaimed in the FIDIC training series, designed to give participants hands-on knowledge of the 2017 FIDIC Red and Yellow Books and to highlight the key differences from the widely used 1999 editions. These updated contract forms are now integral to many international financing agencies’ bidding documents, making this training essential for anyone working on modern infrastructure projects.

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Who Should Attend

The course is tailored for a broad range of professionals involved in planning, delivering, and overseeing construction projects:

Employers & Clients – Gain insight into better project control and contract management.

Engineers & Project Managers – Strengthen administration skills and meet the increased demands of modern FIDIC projects.

Contractors & Consultants – Avoid costly mistakes and protect contractual entitlements.

Any stakeholder still using the 1999 contract forms who wants to understand the advantages of the 2017 editions.

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What You Will Learn

Participants will work through the full project lifecycle with practical, case-based discussions and Q&A sessions, covering topics such as:

Project Preparation & Start-Up – drafting particular conditions, securing approvals, and understanding the roles of the Engineer and Contractor.

Financial Control – payments, measurement, variations, and value engineering.

Ongoing Supervision – instructions, testing, safety, claims, delays, and extension of time.

Completion & Defects – taking-over procedures, defect notification periods, and final payment.

Disputes & Termination – prevention, dispute resolution mechanisms, and termination procedures.

The agenda combines expert presentations, group discussions, and real case studies to ensure that participants can immediately apply what they learn to their projects.

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Certification

Every participant will receive a FIDIC Academy e-certificate, recognized internationally and highly regarded for professional development and career advancement.