The advanced training course on FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Contracts, organized by CNC Counsel in Ho Chi Minh City, was held in an engaging, practical, and highly interactive atmosphere. The program attracted significant interest from individuals, enterprises, and industry professionals who are directly involved in the drafting, negotiation, administration, and management of construction contracts based on the FIDIC standards.
In addition to the systematic overview of the key contractual provisions, the course also provided an in-depth forum for discussion, where participants explored practical issues commonly encountered during project implementation. Through real-world case studies and interactive discussions, attendees gained a deeper understanding of how the FIDIC forms operate in practice, how risks are allocated among the contracting parties, and how construction contracts can be effectively utilized as a project management tool.
The FIDIC 1999 & 2017 training course in Ho Chi Minh City is organized by CNC Counsel
The FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Training Course adopted a practical and application-oriented approach
FIDIC has long been regarded as one of the most important international standard form contracts in the construction and infrastructure sectors. However, during the practical implementation in Vietnam, incomplete understanding of principles underlying the FIDIC forms and inconsistent application of contractual provisions might still result in risks pertaining to progress, cost, legal liability, and dispute among the parties
With the objective of enabling participants to transform contractual knowledge into practical capability, this training course was designed to integrate legal principles, project advisory experience, and case-based analysis. Through this approach, participants not only gained an understanding of what the FIDIC forms provide, but also why particular provisions are important, when they should be applied, and how they can be effectively used to safeguard their organizations’ legitimate interests in different scenarios.
This practical, application-oriented approach has been a consistent feature of CNC Counsel’s FIDIC training programs, including advanced in-house FIDIC training courses delivered for corporate clients such as Kurihara Vietnam and CC1, as well as FIDIC 2017 training courses courses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
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Training Program Focuses on the Critical Issues in Construction Contracts
Within the framework of the program, trainees were introduced to important parts of the FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Contracts, particularly issues that frequently arise during the management and execution of construction projects.
Key topics included the underlying principles of FIDIC contracts, the roles of parties in the contract, risk allocation mechanisms, variation management, payment, bonds, contract termination, responsibilities of the Contractor, Employer, and Engineer, as well as the procedure for handling claims arising during contract implementation.
One of the topics that received substantial interest was Claims and Extensions of Time (EOT), as this group of issues directly affects the project’s schedule, costs, and risk control strategy. Through the analysis provided by CNC Counsel’s legal team, trainees were guided on how to identify variation events, evaluate the basis for claims for extension of time, prepare claim documentation, and manage notices in strict compliance with contractual procedures.
CNC Counsel’s lawyers analyzed Claims and EOTs during the FIDIC Contract training course.
Practical Scenarios Help Build an Engaging Classroom Atmosphere
The highlight of the training course lay not only in its in-depth content, but also in the welcoming atmosphere of the discussion between the instructor and trainees. Throughout the program, many practical questions were raised revolving around common scenarios in construction projects, ranging from delays, changes in scope of work, quantity and volume variations, and contract price adjustments to the determination of each party’s liability when a dispute occurs.
These scenarios made the class more dynamic while accurately reflecting the practical needs of those directly involved with construction contracts. Instead of approaching FIDIC as a set of fixed clauses, trainees were encouraged to view the contract as a risk management system in which every notice, record, milestone, and negotiation decision can impact the ultimate outcome of the project.
Through two-way exchanges, trainees not only consolidated their legal knowledge but also improved their problem-solving mindsets, contract reading skills, and pre-decision-making risk assessment capabilities.
Trainees discussing practical scenarios in the FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Contract training course
Instructors Well-versed in Construction Contracts and FIDC
The training course was led by lawyers from CNC Counsel, who have extensive experience in the fields of construction contracts, contract administration, claims, EOTs, and dispute resolution related to construction projects. According to the course information, the instructors in charge of the training course are Mr. Le The Hung, Managing Partner of CNC Counsel, and Mr. Tran Pham Hoang Tung, Partner of CNC Counsel.
With practical experience in numerous projects, the instructors not only presented the knowledge in an accessible structure but also provided in-depth analysis on points requiring special attention during the application FIDIC within the context of Vietnamese law and construction practices.
This is the factor that elevated the course’s distinctive value. Trainees not only learned about contract content, but also gained access to the perspective of practicing lawyers, where each clause is explained in combination its association with negotiation strategies, document management, risk control, and dispute prevention.
Practical Value for Trainees and Enterprises
Thanks to the training course, trainees are better facilitated to read, understand, and apply the FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Contracts in a systematic manner. For enterprises operating in sectors such as construction, infrastructure, M&E, energy, real estate, or project consultancy, enhancing contract management capacity not only helps minimize legal risks but also supports the management of project progress, costs, and execution quality.
The course also helped the department in charge become more proactive in negotiating, drafting, and executing contracts. By having a firm understanding of FIDIC’s mechanics, enterprises can identify risk points early, prepare more complete documentation, and make more appropriate decisions at each stage of the project.
Particularly, in the context of increasingly complex construction projects, utilizing FIDIC should not stop at merely copying contract templates. More importantly, it requires understanding the spirit of risk allocation, how to draft Particular Conditions, how to manage notices, and how to maintain evidence throughout the lifecycle of the contract.
Continuing CNC Counsel’s In-depth FIDIC Training Expertise
The FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Contract training course in Ho Chi Minh City is part of CNC Counsel’s series of specialized training activities tailored for individuals and enterprises in the construction sector. Previously, CNC Counsel organized numerous FIDIC training programs in various forms, ranging from open courses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to customized training programs designed specifically for enterprises.
CNC Counsel Continues to Aid Enterprises in Construction Contract Management
Through this training course, CNC Counsel continues to affirm its role as an in-depth legal advisory unit in the fields of construction, real estate, infrastructure, and energy. Beyond providing advisory and dispute resolution services, CNC Counsel focuses on building highly applicable training programs that help enterprises enhance their internal capacity in contract management and legal risk control.
In the near future, CNC Counsel will continue to develop training programs on FIDIC Contracts, Claims, EOTs, construction contract management, and other specialized legal issues according to the practical demands of enterprises.
For clients who wish to organize a customized FIDIC Contract training course tailored to the specific characteristics of their projects, operational fields, and internal capacity, please contact CNC Counsel for detailed consultation.
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