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Autumn 2026 FIDIC Contracts Seminar Series


Howard Kennedy’s International Construction team, in collaboration with Cornerstone Seminars, will present the Autumn 2026 FIDIC Contracts Seminar Series from 17 September 2026 to 5 November 2026. These 8 weekly online seminars will provide a focused and practical exploration of key issues arising under FIDIC contracts.

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06/10/2026

FIDIC Contracts Claims Masterclass


Howard Kennedy’s International Construction team, in collaboration with Cornerstone Seminars, will present a FIDIC Claims Masterclass, an online workshop across 4 half-days from 7 to 10 December 2026. This will provide a focused and practical examination of how claims are made, managed, and defended under FIDIC contracts.

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Spring 2027 FIDIC Contracts Seminar Series


Howard Kennedy’s International Construction team, in collaboration with Cornerstone Seminars, will present the Spring 2027 FIDIC Contracts Seminar Series from 11 February 2027 to 1 April 2027. These 8 weekly online sessions will provide a focused and practical exploration of key issues arising under FIDIC contracts.

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06/09/2026

Variations Claims Under FIDIC: No Notice, No Payment? Lessons from UBC v WASA [2026] UKPC 2


Are the financial effects of a Variation subject to a […]

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06/01/2026

Zeroing In: FIDIC’s Carbon Management Guide


Sustainability has long been a headline ambition in infrastructure projects, but one […]

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Retention in FIDIC contracts: Is it time for a rethink?


In March 2026, the UK Government announced ambitious plans to […]

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Concluding the 2025-2026 Series of FIDIC Contracts Seminars


Howard Kennedy’s International Construction team has successfully concluded its Autumn and Spring FIDIC Contracts Seminars Series, delivered in collaboration with Cornerstone Seminars. Both series offered an eight‑week exploration of key issues relating to FIDIC Contracts  and dispute resolution.

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04/17/2026

The Prevention Principle and Notice Provisions in FIDIC Contracts: A Recap


This article examines the conflict between the prevention principle and FIDIC notice provisions. Traditionally, employers cannot enforce obligations causing delays, but modern contracts demand strict notice compliance. Recent cases favor enforcing notice regimes, even for employer-caused delays, sparking fairness concerns.

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12/16/2025

Design risk under FIDIC contracts: Navigating responsibilities and liabilities


Introduction The allocation of design risk is an important consideration […]

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12/15/2025

Developments in Collaborative Contracting


Introduction The construction market is increasingly seeking out new ways […]

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India is Building Bridges: Cross-Border Collaboration on Construction Disputes


India is cautiously opening its doors to global expertise. The […]

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Howard Kennedy plays key role in launch of the International Construction Arbitrators Association (ICAA)


ICAA, founded by Edward Corbett, offers a global list of specialist arbitrators for international construction disputes. Modeled on the LMAA, it promotes expertise, diversity, and next-generation professionals. The list is available at www.intcaa.org.

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New International Construction Brochure


Our leading international construction team specialise in the avoidance and resolution of disputes arising in the construction and engineering sector. In addition, we advise on procurement, drafting and negotiating contracts. To find out more, download the brochure.

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12/12/2025

CONCLUDED: The 2026 Spring Series of FIDIC Contracts Seminars


Following the success of its Autumn 2025 series, Howard Kennedy’s International Construction team completed its first Spring 2026 online FIDIC seminars with Cornerstone Seminars, receiving excellent feedback for clear, practical, and engaging sessions that enhanced attendees’ understanding, skills, and day to day professional capabilities.

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11/12/2025

Celebrating Five Years of FIDIC 2017: A Practical Legal Guide


November 2025 marks five years since the International Construction team at Howard Kennedy LLP published FIDIC 2017: A Practical Legal Guide, which is praised for clarity, depth, and practical utility, becoming an essential resource for administering complex FIDIC contracts and avoiding disputes.

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Claims resolution procedures in construction contracts


Claims are common in construction projects, but success depends on effective management and preventing disputes. Claims may arise from contract terms or breaches, while governing law affects interpretation and remedies. This article shows how FIDIC forms guide resolution, highlighting key differences between 1999 and 2017 editions.

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08/13/2025

Seminar: Introduction to International Arbitration in Construction & Engineering Disputes


Jo Clarke, in a webinar hosted by MBL Seminars, gives an introduction to international arbitration when used to resolve international construction and engineering disputes. It will include practical and tactical perspectives.

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08/10/2025

SOLD OUT: Autumn 2025 Series of FIDIC Contracts Seminars


From September to October 2025, Howard Kennedy’s International Construction team successfully delivered its first Autumn 2025 Series, comprising eight weekly online FIDIC seminars covering key topics. The sold-out series attracted professionals and received feedback for its depth, expertise, insight, and engaging interactive learning approach.

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08/08/2025

Red and Green should never be seen. Is it time for a rethink?


Prolongation costs are difficult to calculate, and the time and effort required may be disproportionate to the sum recovered. The Green Book contains a new mechanism for calculating prolongation costs. Could or should this mechanism be incorporated into the Red Book?

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06/24/2025

Who is writing your arbitration awards?


Arbitration can be expensive and time-consuming. Concerns have arisen over the quality of awards due to excessive copying, delegation, and AI use, potentially damaging credibility and trust in arbitration. Are standards slipping?

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06/23/2025

Desafíos de los contratos FIDIC en español
Challenges of FIDIC Contracts in Spanish


Languages, by nature, are not perfect reflections of each other, and this means that the Spanish translations of the FIDIC contracts differ (sometimes with serious consequences) from their originals in English. This article is available in Spanish and English.

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Bridging the green – is FIDIC moving forward sustainably in 2025?


Introduction There is an intensifying need (we say rightly) for […]

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International Construction Brochure


Our international construction team specializes in dispute avoidance and resolution, procurement, and contract negotiation. We cover major sectors globally, advising employers, engineers, and contractors on large projects, with cross-border expertise and collaboration on local law issues. Click below to read our brochure.

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06/11/2025

FIDIC Seminars – Claims


We provide core training on all aspects of FIDIC and have set out the core sessions available on FIDIC Claims within.

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05/14/2025

FIDIC Seminars – Contracts


We provide core training on all aspects of FIDIC and have set out the core sessions available on FIDIC Contracts within.

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