2 x 3-DAY INTENSIVE ON-LINE PROGRAMS
Delivered by Peter Kotvan
✅ FIDIC Certified Trainer (Slovakia’s only certified trainer)
✅ Recognized FIDIC trainer in Czech Republic & Slovakia
✅ Trained 200+ professionals across CEE & Middle East
✅ ICC Arbitrator & FIDIC Adjudicator
TRUSTED BY LEADING ORGANIZATIONS:
Featured Client: Public Works Authority ‚Ashghal‘ – Qatar 🇶🇦
In 2024, Peter delivered a specialized 4-day FIDIC training program in Vienna for junior engineers from Qatar’s Public Works Authority ‚Ashghal‘ – responsible for over €200 billion in infrastructure projects.
Training Focus:
✅ Contract and Tender Management using FIDIC conditions
✅ Engineering project delivery and contract administration
✅ Practical case studies with site visits (Vienna Metro, Wastewater Treatment Plant)
Ashghal manages major infrastructure including roads, drainage systems, hospitals, and schools across Qatar. This training equipped their engineering team with practical FIDIC contract management skills applicable to international projects.
„Enriching experience with exchange of practices regarding FIDIC procurement across different jurisdictions.“ – Peter Kotvan
ALSO TRUSTED BY:
🇨🇿 Infrastructure Development Association (Czech Republic)
🇸🇰 National Highway Company
🇸🇰 Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic
🇸🇰 Slovak Capital Bratislava
🇸🇰 Slovak Association of Construction Entrepreneurs
🇸🇰 Slovak Chamber of Civil Engineers (SKSI)
+ Major Slovak construction firms, consultants, and infrastructure developers.
JUDr. Peter Kotvan is a FIDIC Certified Trainer.
JUDr. Peter Kotvan passed the examination at FIDIC Credentialing on November 21, 2024, and obtained the right to use the designation „FIDIC Certified Trainer“.
FIDIC Credentialing Ltd („FCL“) was established in Geneva, Switzerland in 2019 to offer certification and professional development services to various professionals and experts in the infrastructure sector who wish to expand their knowledge and expertise. FCL is a subsidiary of FIDIC, but as an independent body provides examination and certification services for individuals worldwide.
TRAINING DETAILS:
Spring (Module 1 – FIDIC Contracts): 22–24 April 2026026
Autumn (Module 2 – FIDIC Claims): 16–18 September 2026
Time: 9:00-15:00 CET or 11:00-17:00 CET (adjusted based on participants).
For FIDIC users in Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and compatible time zones.
Format: Online (Zoom/Teams)
Investment:
- Both modules – Spring (FIDIC Contracts) and Autumn (FIDIC Claims): € 1000 (excluding VAT)
- Separately: € 700 (excluding VAT). The invoice will be issued in Slovakia.
✅ 6 days of intensive training (18 hours total)
✅ Practical case studies and real-world examples
✅ Certificate of completion
✅ Training materials included
READY TO JOIN?
Email: peter@kotvan.sk
What happens next?
1. Send email with your interest (Spring or Autumn session)
2. Receive detailed program information and registration form
3. Confirm your participation
Group Discounts Available:
3+ participants from same organization: 15% discount
5+ participants: 20% discount
Questions?
Feel free to reach out – Peter responds personally to all inquiries.
TRAINING AGENDA
Lesson 1 – Introduction
History of FIDIC organization and background to the development of standard contracts, specification of the construction environment, specification of construction projects and participants, introduction to the concept of modern construction contracts, introduction to different methods of project delivery, introduction to different types of FIDIC model contracts according to delivery method and price determination (remeasurement contract, design-build, turnkey contract, fixed price, variable price, etc.), procurement specifics, responsibility for design documentation, price determination (procurement issues), risk transfer to the contractor, risk allocation in Red/Yellow/Silver/Emerald Books.
Lesson 2 – Introduction to FIDIC General Conditions (Red and Yellow Books)
Contract structure (General Conditions, Particular Conditions, Letter of Acceptance, Letter of Tender, Specifications/Employer’s Requirements, Drawings, Forms, Tender, Appendix to Tender, Bill of Quantities, Health and Safety Plan), definitions, what’s new in the 2017 FIDIC General Conditions editions.
Lesson 3 – Rights and Obligations of Contracting Parties
Employer’s obligations, Contractor’s obligations, Engineer’s obligations, differences between Yellow, Red and Silver Books, inappropriate risk transfer, inappropriate interference with construction contracts (explanation of FIDIC golden principles).
Lesson 4 – Risk, Liability and Force Majeure, Claims (Basics)
What is risk, Max Abrahamson, unallocated risks, risk management, risk pricing, liability for damage, indemnity, explanation of the difference between liability for damages and indemnity, Employer’s risk events – ERE, Contractor’s risks events – CRE, excusable delay, compensable delay.
Lesson 5 – Time Management
Programme – what it should look like, who prepares it and when, progress reports, extension of time for completion, time at large, essential requirements of construction contracts, acceleration, mobilization, float (time reserve), disruption (loss of productivity), concurrent delay, introduction to SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol, evidence recording for claims agenda.
Lesson 6 – Tests and Taking Over
Taking over the works, defects, defects liability period, tests according to Sub-Clause 7.4 FIDIC General Conditions, individual tests, performance tests (Clause 9 FIDIC General Conditions), samples, differences in testing according to Red, Yellow and Silver Books, handover and taking over of works, setting the time for completion, setting the defects notification period, setting the defects liability period, setting performance securities for taking-over certificate issuance, issuance of performance certificate..
Lesson 7 – Price and Payments
Price determination (lump sum, remeasurement contract, cost-based price), payments (Interim Payment Certificates, Final Payment Certificate), payment terms, accounting, tax implications (VAT and construction delivery, financial settlement within dispute resolution), contract price adjustment (indexation, legislative changes), implications with Public Procurement Act – changes according to § 18 PPA – additional construction works, unforeseeability, de minimis changes, contingencies, options, provisional sums, Sub-Clause 2.14 FIDIC General Conditions and its effect, introduction to ESIF methodologies – selected provisions, variation. Eligible Expenditure Manual – attention to certain provisions.
Lesson 8 – Suspension of Works and Termination of Contract
Grounds for termination, grounds for suspension, valuation of work in progress, dispute prevention (contractor replacement), application of liquidated damages, claims, drawing on performance securities.
Lesson 9 – Claims Procedure
What is a Claim, Claims procedure, formal and substantive requirements for submitting Claims, loss of right to submit a Claim.
Lesson 10 – Variation Procedure + Public Procurement Act Implications
What is a Variation, explanation of Clause 13 FIDIC General Conditions, value engineering, acceleration, Daywork Schedule, Provisional Sums (Clause 13.5), contingencies.
Lesson 11 – Works, Scope of Obligation
What are the Works, how are the Works defined, scope of Contractor’s obligation, what are – Employer’s Documents, Contractor’s Documents, Bill of Quantities, measurement, defects in the Works, Defects Notification Period, Defects Liability Period, Performance Securities.
Lesson 12 – Disputes and Arbitration
Explanation of the special three-tier dispute resolution process within FIDIC General Conditions, governing law, arbitration proceedings, what is DAAB (DAB).
Lesson 1 – Risk Allocation and Causes of Claims
Lesson 2 – Claim Management
Contractor’s claims, Employer’s claims, other claims (damage, defects, liquidated damages), early warning, notices of claims, loss of entitlement to claim, quantification of claims – general – types of claims – head office overheads (idle/prolongation overheads), site overheads, plant and equipment, direct/indirect costs, site facilities, performance securities, insurance, mobilization, demobilization, re-mobilization, profit, SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol and other methodologies.
Lesson 3 – Valuation of Claims
Method of price determination (bill of quantities vs. lump sum), measurement, change in rate, new rate, variation – new valuation, what constitutes costs, formulas (Hudson, Emden, Eichleay) for head office overheads, period of claim arising, fixed costs, variable costs, costs of entire works, costs of part of works, prolongation of activity in programme, extension of time for completion in programme, records (evidence) vs. control mechanisms, known/unknown period of extension/suspension.
Lesson 4 – Extension of Time Claims
Critical path, what the programme should look like, critical delay, non-critical delay, concurrent delay (entitlement to time but without costs?), disruption (impeded conditions – loss of productivity), time impact analysis, different analysis results, what is the cause of delay and what are the causal links and impact on construction implementation, acceleration, time at large (effects).
Lesson 5 – Conclusion on Claims
Principle of time first then costs, method of price determination, variations, costs, profit, prolongation, continuing claims, individual claims.
Lesson 6 – Disputes, Dispute Resolution Methods
When do we have a dispute? What are the causes of disputes on construction sites? What does a party want to achieve through a dispute? Risk planning and monitoring, explanation of three-tier dispute resolution.
Lesson 7 – Basic Principles of DAB/DAAB
What is adjudication? Explanation of the nature of the legal institution of adjudication, selection of DAAB members, independence, impartiality, availability of DAAB members.
Lesson 8 – Procedural Rules of DAB/DAAB
DAAB decision-making procedure, standing and ad hoc DAAB, dispute prevention, burden of proof, decision (form, content), duration of DAAB dispute resolution, DAAB costs, advantages and disadvantages of DAAB.
Lesson 9 – Arbitration Proceedings
Domestic arbitration proceedings before RSSAK, ICC Rules.
Workshop – Case Studies 6 hours
TRAINING DESCRIPTION (GENERAL)
These FIDIC two-day training sessions (Modules) will give you the necessary detailed knowledge and understanding of the provisions relating to FIDIC general conditions of contract, provisions relating to claims management, variation management (change procedures) and dispute resolution under FIDIC contract conditions within the Slovak legal framework, specifically FIDIC Red and Yellow Book contracts.
Who Should Attend
These FIDIC two-day training sessions are designed for those involved in managing FIDIC contracts, whether acting as employer, engineer (construction supervisor), contractor, consultant/advisor, in-house lawyer/attorney, and who wish to expand their knowledge and utilize practical insights about FIDIC General/Particular Conditions, claims management methods and dispute resolution under FIDIC contract conditions within the Slovak legal framework.
What Makes Me Different from Competitors
- I am a lawyer specializing in construction contract law
- I represent clients in construction disputes
- I decide construction disputes as arbitrator/adjudicator
- I provide opinions on specific construction site issues
- I participate in preparing tender documents, feasibility studies, etc.
- I am the author of the commentary „FIDIC Contract Conditions. Red Book and Yellow Book. 1st edition. Bratislava: Wolters Kluwer SR s.r.o., 2025. 388 p. ISBN 978-80-571-0731-6“
My goal is to teach training participants how the modern concept of construction contracts works and how the basic legal institutions that enter into contractual relationships on construction sites function.
I believe I will teach training participants how to think in context and develop in them a sensitive sensor for identifying problems on construction sites and quickly subordinating them under FIDIC General/Particular Conditions provisions.
Participants will be able to quickly analyze problems and potential impacts on construction implementation, programme, and contract price.
Last but not least, the training is also a space for networking and a break from work.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is this training suitable for beginners?
A: Yes. The training covers both fundamentals and advanced topics. We accommodate various experience levels.
Q: What time zone is the training delivered in?
A: CET/CEST. We can adjust timing based on participant locations (9:00-15:00 or 11:00-17:00 CET).
Q: Do I receive a certificate?
A: Yes. All participants receive a Certificate of Completion from FIDIC Certified Trainer.
Q: What platform is used for online delivery?
A: Zoom/MS Teams (based on participant preference). All sessions are interactive with Q&A.
Q: Can I get invoice for company payment?
A: Yes. We provide full invoicing for corporate clients.
Q: What if I miss a session?
A: Sessions are recorded. Participants can access recordings for review.
