Design, Build; and Operate (DBO) Contract Program
Design, Build, and Operate (DBO) Contract Program
Program: Four-day seminar or training course
Introduction:
FIDIC Conditions of Contract are now the international language in infrastructure projects throughout the
world. The course has been designed to offer a complete and effective understanding on the Design, build
and operate type of contracts.
As design-build becomes an increasingly useful approach, owners often ask, what defines success and how
do I achieve it? This topic explains what achieving success on a design-build project looks like by
understanding how the procurement process sets the essential foundation; the importance of the transition
from procurement to implementation ; and the meaning of best value during delivery..
The design-build obligation which provides a long term commitment by the contractor is intended to ensure
sustainability of projects; Conditions of Contract for DBO Projects provide for award of a single contract to a
single contracting entity (consortium or joint venture) rather than awarding separate contracts for design, build and for operation.
This practical training course or seminar, provided by professional engineers with extensive international
experience, explains and illustrates the use of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Design, Build and
Operate Projects (the “DBO Contract”). The course or seminar is designed to help the participants have
confidence in working with these documents whether representing employers, consultants or contractors.
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
• Understand when and how to use DBO over projects
• Recognize the definition of a successful design-build project.
• Identify key strategies for transition from procurement to design-build delivery.
• Describe what procurement practices will result in successful design-build delivery.
• Define the attributes of a successful design-build project.
• Recognize the differences and provide advice on appropriate contract strategies
• Define the roles and responsibilities of key parties
• Apply important DBO clauses
Who Should Attend?
The courses provide the necessary knowledge for and targets professionals from Government Ministries and
Agencies. Consulting Engineers, Contractors, Quantity Surveyors & Architects, Legal Advisers and all
involved in the implementation and management of Works Contracts.
This course is aimed at providing systematic and practical guidance to anyone engaged in international
projects with a design-build element. It will appeal to:
- Engineers for governmental entities and ministries.
- Employers
- Developers
- Project sponsors and funders& funding agencies
- Engineers
- Project managers
- Lawyers & legal professionals.
- Others engaged in design-build and DBO projects
- Consulting engineers.
- Construction professionals & Contractors.
Course Materials and Certification:
All delegates will be provided the following materials:
- FIDIC Conditions of Contract for design, build; and operate 1999 Edition
- Schedule of overheads
- Participants will receive a course completion certificate from FIDIC
Duration and Timing of the Course:
- Duration of the course: 4 working days from 9 AM- 2 PM Schedule of course is as follows:
- Technical Session: 9:00:-10.30 am
- Coffee Break: 10.30-10.45 am
- Technical Session: 10.45-12.45noon
- prayer: 12.45-1:00 pm
- Technical Session 1:00-2:00 pm
Course outline and description
- Duration of the course: 4 working days from 9 AM- 2 PM Schedule of course is as follows:
- Technical Session: 9:00:-10.30 am
- Coffee Break: 10.30-10.45 am
- Technical Session: 10.45-12.45noon
- prayer: 12.45-1:00 pm
- Technical Session 1:00-2:00 pm
Day | Introduction and Principles |
1&2 | Introduction to FIDC |
| Background to FIDIC Contracts |
| Harmonization based on the Type of Project |
| Introduction to the DBO Contract |
| General features of the 1999 Editions and the DBO Contract |
| Structure of the DBO Contract |
| When is a DBO type of project delivery used |
| Advantages of DBO projects |
| Responsibilities of the Main Parties |
| General Provisions and General Issues |
| The Employer |
| The Contractor |
| The Dispute Adjudication Board |
| The Auditing Body |
| DBO Procedures and Terminology |
| New procedures and terminology |
| Structure of the General Conditions |
| Overview of the General Conditions |
| The Design-Build Period Provisions applying during the DB Perid Commencement Date, Completion and Programme Advance Warning Handback Requirements Extension of Time Testing/Commissioning Completion of DB Commission Certificate |
Day | Variations and Adjustments |
3&4 | Right to Vary (during the Design-Build and Operation Service Periods) |
| Variation Procedure |
| Provisional Sums |
| Operation Service Period |
| Provisions applying during the Operation Service Period |
| Commencement of Operation Service |
| Delays and Interruptions |
| Failure to reach Production Outputs |
| Completion of Operation Service |
| Contract Completion Certificate |