ACT Launches Level II Training on FIDIC Engineering Contract Dispute Arbitration in Gaza
In a step aimed at enhancing professional expertise and developing legal and technical capabilities in the Gaza Strip, ACT for Conflict Resolution launched Level II of its specialized training program on arbitration in engineering contract disputes. The program convened engineers, lawyers, and contractors, with a primary focus on the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) contracts.
This second level builds upon a training track designed to empower professional competencies with a deeper understanding of contractual aspects and dispute management mechanisms arising during the execution of construction and infrastructure projects. This comes in response to the pressing need for specialized expertise capable of navigating the complex legal and technical frameworks associated with engineering contracts.
The training addresses a series of advanced modules, including:
Contractual risk distribution and the root causes of claims;
The Role of the Engineer in contract administration;
Mechanisms for managing variations and variation orders;
Contractor claims regarding entitlement grounds and valuation;
Employer claims, along with procedures for claim processing and dispute resolution.
The program emphasizes bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application, enhancing participants' ability to analyze contractual claims, grasp mutual rights and obligations, and resolve disputes in accordance with relevant legal and technical frameworks—ultimately achieving more efficient and effective solutions.
Through this program, ACT for Conflict Resolution underscores the imperative of building capacity among professionals in the Gaza Strip and fostering integration between engineering and legal expertise. This approach ensures more effective contract management, protects rights, and mitigates contractual disputes.
Amid the challenges facing the Gaza Strip and the growing imperatives tied to future reconstruction efforts, investing in specialized knowledge and refining professional skills becomes essential. This initiative strengthens the readiness of practitioners to meet the demands of construction projects while managing associated disputes on clear professional and legal grounds.
Through these training initiatives, ACT continues its commitment to advancing specialized dispute resolution practices, strengthening the role of legal and technical knowledge in safeguarding rights, and supporting a more efficient and stable professional environment.
