The intensive training course on FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Contracts, organized by CNC Counsel in Ho Chi Minh City, took place in an engaging, practical, and highly interactive atmosphere. The program attracted significant interest from individuals, enterprises, and professional teams directly involved in drafting, negotiating, administering, and controlling construction contracts under FIDIC standards.
Beyond merely systematizing key clauses, the course created an in-depth exchange forum where trainees were exposed to practical scenarios frequently encountered during project implementation. Through this, participants had the opportunity to better understand how FIDIC operates in practice, how risks are allocated among parties, and how to utilize the contract as an effective project management tool.
The FIDIC 1999 & 2017 training course in Ho Chi Minh City is organized by CNC Counsel
The FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Course with a Practical and Applied Orientation
FIDIC has long been regarded as one of the most important international standard form contracts in the construction and infrastructure sectors. However, in actual implementation in Vietnam, misinterpreting the spirit of FIDIC or inconsistently applying contract clauses can still lead to numerous risks regarding schedule, costs, legal liabilities, and disputes among parties.
With the objective of helping trainees translate contract knowledge into practical application capability, this training course was designed by combining legal foundations, project advisory experience, and case studies. This approach helps trainees not only know what FIDIC prescribes, but also understand why a clause is important, when it should be applied, and how to apply it to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the enterprise in each specific context.
This is also a consistent highlight in CNC Counsel’s previous FIDIC training programs, including specialized FIDIC training courses for enterprises such as Kurihara Vietnam and CC1, as well as FIDIC 2017 courses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
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Training Content Closely Aligned with Critical Issues in Construction Contracts
Within the framework of the program, trainees were introduced to important contents of the FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Contracts, particularly issues that frequently arise during the management and execution of construction projects.
Core topics included the operating 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 triggering 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.
Vibrant Classroom Atmosphere with Numerous Practical Scenarios
The highlight of the training course lay not only in its professional content, but also in the open discussion atmosphere between the instructor and trainees. Throughout the program, many practical questions were raised revolving around common situations in construction projects, ranging from delays, changes in scope of work, volume variations, and contract price adjustments to the determination of each party’s liability when a dispute occurs.
These situations made the class more dynamic while accurately reflecting the practical needs of those working directly 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 cultivated problem-solving mindsets, contract reading skills, and risk assessment capabilities prior to making practical decisions.
Trainees discussing practical scenarios in the FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Contract training course
Experienced Instructors in Construction Contracts and FIDIC
The training course was led by lawyers from CNC Counsel with 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 program featured teaching contributions from Mr. Le The Hung, Managing Partner of CNC Counsel, and Mr. Tran Pham Hoang Tung, Partner of CNC Counsel.
With advisory experience and accompaniment in numerous practical projects, the instructing team not only presented knowledge in an accessible structure but also analyzed points requiring special attention when applying FIDIC within the context of Vietnamese law and construction practices.
This is the factor that created 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 placed in relation to negotiation strategies, record management, risk control, and dispute prevention.
Practical Value for Trainees and Enterprises
Following the training course, trainees acquired a stronger foundation to read, understand, and apply the FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Contracts in a systematic manner. For enterprises operating in construction, infrastructure, M&E, energy, real estate, or project consulting, enhancing contract management capacity not only helps minimize legal risks but also supports the process of controlling project progress, costs, and execution quality.
The course also helped participating teams become more proactive in negotiating, drafting, and executing contracts. By clearly understanding FIDIC’s operating mechanisms, 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 formats, ranging from open courses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to customized training programs designed specifically for enterprises.
CNC Counsel Continues to Accompany 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 wishing to organize a customized FIDIC Contract training course tailored to the specific characteristics of their projects, operational fields, and internal team capacity, please contact CNC Counsel for detailed consultation.
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