“FIDIC 1999 vs FIDIC 2017 EDITIONS“

MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDERFIDIC CONDITIONS OF CONTRACTS

at“Faculty of Social Studies – FON”

Address: Str. “Kiro Gligorov” b.b. 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia

on07 JUNE, 2018, Skopje, R. Macedonia

Tutor:Levent Irmak

MSc. Civil Engineer, FFAVE(Master), Dispute Board Member, Expert Witness, Contracts & Claims Consultant, Accredited FIDIC Trainer

Managing Director – MC2 MODERN InternationalConstruction Consulting Corporation

Panelists:Darko Spasevski

Professor at Faculty of LawMirjana Markovska Andreska

President of Macedonian Society of Construction LawAttorney at law, Mediator & Arbiter

Founder of Law Office MARKOVSKA&ANDREVSKI Skopje Vlatko Mihajlov

Bs. Civil Engineer, Chartered Quantity Surveyor (FRICS), Recognized FIDIC Practitioner

GOLDEN PARTNERS

Including panel discussion on

“TIME-BAR OF CLAIMS UNDER MACEDONIAN LAW”

ABOUT THE SEMINAR and TOPICS COVERED

This one-day training seminar will provide an up-to-date understanding of the main 1999 FIDIC construction forms of contract (Red, Yellow and Silver) and the recently published 2. Edition of FIDIC Conditions of Contract in 2017. The seminar begins by introducing FIDIC and the FIDIC suite of contracts, consideration of some important clauses of the Books, comparing and contrasting them with respect to certain key issues and latest developments. A particular focus shall be given to the major revisions introduced with respect to the key aspects of the Conditions in the 2017 Editions. The seminar will cover explanations, illustrations and case studies for the use of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract. Additionally, participants of the seminar will be provided with understanding of 10 most common contractual issues on Construction projects. Also, a Panel discussion will be held on the topic held on the topic Time-Bar of Claims (sub-Clause 20.1) Under Macedonian Law.

SEMINAR TUTORS

The tutor and panelists are provided by Macedonian Society of Construction Law in collaboration with MC2 MODERN- Turkey.

Levent IrmakMr. Irmak is a Civil Engineer with MSc degree in construction management and the Founder and Managing Director of MC2 MODERN. He started his career in the United States and worked as claims manager for leading construction companies and has been acting as a consultant to construction companies, project owners, engineering and law firms in projects with a total value of over 10 billion USD. He regularly trains on FIDIC contracts and international contract management practices and has served as Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) member, Expert Witness in international arbitration cases and Contract Advisor in various countries, such as Turkey, Germany, Azerbaijan, Georgia, South Africa, Iraq, Jordan, United Arap Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhistan and Ethiopia.He has extensive experience mainly in Contracts and Claims Management with special emphasis in preparation and defense against claims with respect to delays, disruptions and acceleration. He has been an invited “friendly reviewer” of FIDIC forms of contracts and an accredited FIDIC trainer. He is a member and Past-President of the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF) Region 2 Board of Directors.

MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDER FIDIC CONDITIONS OF CONTRACTS“FIDIC 1999 VS. FIDIC 2017 EDITIONS”

Including panel discussion on“TIME-BAR OF CLAIMS UNDER MACEDONIAN LAW”

Darko Spasevski

Darko Spasevski, PhD., is Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law ”Iustinianus Primus”, ”Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, Macedonia. He gained his PhD degree in 2012. He is Assistant Professor in the area of Business Law (he teaches courses Business Law, International Commercial Law, E-Commerce Law). He has been participant at international study programs and visits such as: 2012 Summer University of Continental Law, organized by Fondation Pour le Droit Continental, Paris, France; 2010Law and Business in Europe, organized by Instituto Universitario di Studi Europei and Centro Studi Sul Federalismo, Turin, Italy; 2010 International Summer School at IT Law, Institut für Rechtsinformatik, Leibniz University, Hanover, Germany and 2009 Munich University Summer Training in German and European Law, Ludwig Maximilian University – Faculty of Law, Munich, Germany.

Mirjana Markovska Andreski

Mirjana Markovska Andrevski - attorney, mediator and arbiter.Founder of one of the biggest law offices in Macedonia “Markovska & Andrevski” Skopje (established in 1997). President of the Macedonian Society of Construction Law. With more than 20 years of experience in the area of foreign investment, corporate law and industrial property rights, legal advocaty and legal counseling in court procedures and conduct procedures of arbitration and mediation. Expert on foreign investments with extensive experience in establishment and development of trade companies.

Vlatko Mihajlov

Vlatko MIHAJLOV is a Bachelor in Science Civil Engineer and also a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with extensive domestic and International practical experience in Contract and Claims administration. Currently engaged on the largest Construction sites in the Balkan region, Construction of Highway Bar- Boljare in Montenegro, where acting as a Contract and Claim Expert in behalf of the Engineer- INGEROP- France. Vlatko specializes in Claim Management, Planning and Programming, Delay and Disruption of works, and has extensive International experience with various design and build contracts. Vlatko has worked on or carrying out services for projects in Macedonia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Qatar, Nigeria and Afghanistan, India.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The training seminar provides the essential knowledge to lawyers, economists and construction professionals who work at Construction Companies, State or Private Employer Organizations, Consulting/Architecture & Engineering Firms, Sub-Contracting Companies, Lawyers, Financing Institutions, Insurance companies and to those who are involved in managing international construction projects financed by multilateral development banks.

SESSION 3 (13:00 - 14:30)• Considerations towards Successful Resolution of the Common Problems• Understanding the Roles, Responsibilities and Liabilities of the Parties and the Engineer• Understanding the Importance of Works Programme

Important Note: The Course will be presented only in English language

14:30 - 15:00 Coffee Break

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break

SESSION 4 (15:00 - 16:30)PANEL DISCUSSION (Claims, Disputes and Arbitration)• Notice of Claim, SC20.1 Time Bar• DAB – Dispute Adjudication Board (Role, Duties, Qualifications, Practical Information on How DAB operates)• Arbitration• Questions & Answers

• Throughout the seminar, there will be opportunities for questions, Sample Cases to be studied and interactive work exercises involving different contract clauses and circumstances.

• Training Seminar Fee includes snacks, coffee/tea breaks, tuition, attendance certificate and documentation.

PROGRAMME

12:00 : 13:00 Snack Break

8:00 - 8:30 Registration

SESSION 2 (10:30 - 12:00)• Use of FIDIC Contracts in Macedonia and the Region• Common Problems Encountered in Construction Projects (from the perspective of Contractors, Employers,

Engineers, Lawyers)• Issues relevant to Project Start-up, Commencement, Progress, Payment, Taking-over, Termination, Claim

Procedures, Dispute Resolution (Such as Late Commencement of the Works, Site Possession vs Site Access, Under-Certification of Payments, Reducing Rate of Work, Reasonable Periods, Engineer’s Power to alter the Contractor’s Sub-Clause 8.3 Programme, Claim Procedure and Detailed Particulars for Claims, Employer’s claims, Formalizing Contractual Dispute)

SESSION 1 (8:30 - 10:00)Introduction - Principles - Evolution of FIDIC Contracts:• FIDIC: Organization and Background • Evolution of FIDIC Contracts (1987 Versions through 2017 Editions) • Structure of 1999 FIDIC Suites of Contracts & Revisions in 2017 2nd Edition • Questions and Answers

REGISTRATION FORMMANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

UNDER FIDIC CONDITIONS OF CONTRACTS“FIDIC 1999 VS. FIDIC 2017 EDITIONS”

“TIME-BAR OF CLAIMS UNDER MACEDONIAN LAW”

Including panel discussion on

at “Faculty of Social Studies - FON”Adress: Str. “Kiro Gligorov” b.b. 1000, Skopje

on 7 June 2018

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2) CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations by delegates must be made in writing and received no. 1000, Skopje, Macedonia later than 14 days before the seminar, in which event we will refund the fee less 50% cancellation charge to cover administration costs. After this date it is regretted that no refunds of fees will be made and the full registration fee will be payable. For registrations made within two weeks of the date of the seminar, no refund shall be made.Substitutions may be made at any time.

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The full fee is payable in advance in Euro or Macedonian denar and includes the cost of all snacks, coffee/tea breaks, tuition, course certificate and documentation. Please note that the registration process shall not be complete until the signed Registration Form and Payment are received by us. Once both received, we will confirm it with the registered delegate by an acknowledgement via email. We reserve the right to refuse admission or withhold materials if payment is not received and to adjust invoices to reflect changes in VAT if any.

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Companies and individual delegates are most welcomed to join Macedonian Society of Construction Law by filling the membership form enclosed to this brochure in Macedonian Language. Membership for the first year is free of charge.Companies and delegates are most welcomed to support the work of MSCL by sponsorship of the event.

3) CANCELLATION BY ORGANIZERS

We reserve the right to cancel the event if it is under-subscribed or for any other reason. In the event of cancellation, we will refund the seminar fee in full. It may also be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the Organizers to change the contents, the tutors, the date or the venue of the seminar. In case of postponement, registered delegates have the right to choose to attend the seminar on the new dates or to request for refund. Organizers shall not be held liable for any pre-booked travel or accommodation costs in case of cancellation or postponement.

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Makedonsko Opshtestvo za Gradezno Pravoul “Orce Nikolov 75” 1000 Skopje, MacedoniaTel: (+389) 75 386 001E-Mail: contact@mscl.mk