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FIDIC NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2013

FIDIC Newsletter December 2013
The latest FIDIC News for December 2013 outlines an active global programmebringing new services and products to members and their clients. Positive
developments across several sectors confirm the buoyancy in the marketplace andopportunities for consulting engineers.

The Global Voice of the Consulting Engineering Industry
New FIDIC Century Welcomed in Barcelona (http://fidic.org/node/3950#annoucement1)
A record 1200 delegates from 97 countries celebrated the centenary event with a special fireworks display at theconclusion of a sparkling gala dinner, where numerous contributions from the industry were warmly applauded
and rewarded.
World Bank Reforms Point to Significant Shift in Procurement (http://fidic.org/node/3950#annoucement2)
Development Effectiveness will be the new driver for proposed reforms to the Bank’s procurement strategy,reflecting the most significant change in the Bank’s 60 year history.
Asia Conference, Indonesia, 2-5 March 2014 (http://fidic.org/node/3950#annoucement3)
With it’s theme of Business Sustainability this important regional event will focus on collaboration in the Asia
Pacific where Global Partnering becomes increasingly important in the delivery of vital infrastructure.
Africa Conference, Mozambique, 23-26 March 2014 (http://fidic.org/node/3950#annoucement4)
Reflecting on the significant growth opportunities in Africa, this regional FIDIC event will bring together many ofthe players involved in planning and delivering key infrastructure throughout the continent.
News from the Executive (http://fidic.org/node/3950#annoucement5)
At its Barcelona meeting in September 2013, the FIDIC Executive Committee agreed on key items.
Colombia hosts Strategic Meeting for Latin America (http://fidic.org/node/3950#annoucement6)
FIDIC’s President, Pablo Bueno and Deputy Director, Italo Goyzueta, attended the Executive Committee meeting
and General Assembly of the Pan-American Federation of Consultants (FEPAC).
EFCA/FIDIC Collaboration Enhanced (http://fidic.org/node/3950#annoucement7)
As part of its new Agreement, FIDIC and regional federation EFCA, plan to focus on procurement issues as they
impact on the consulting industry in Europe.
FIDIC and UNEP agree key Collaboration (http://fidic.org/node/3950#annoucement8)
As a follow up on the long term relationship between the two organisations an MoU has been signed inBarcelona.

Best Practice, Contracts and Publications
Quality of Life Guides (http://fidic.org/node/3950#activities0)
The Consulting Engineering industry launched a new set of practical guides to assist clients and consultants in
implementing sustainability practices when developing infrastructure.
Promotion of the Sustainability Pack (http://fidic.org/node/3950#activities1)
POLUTTEC (Paris, 4/12/2013), the video recording of the debate in which Stellan Fryxell represented theengineering consultancy industry at the invitation of Syntec-Ingénierie and FIDIC is available on youtube

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FIDIC Model Representative Agreement launched (http://fidic.org/node/3950#activities2)
Also launched at the FIDIC Centenary Conference was the updated tool vital to the consulting industry in its
global business, where risks in operating overseas often confront corrupt activities.

Training & Capacity Building
London Users’ Conference Celebrates (http://fidic.org/node/3950#business0)
Another successful Users’ Conference was held in London with some 160 delegates from around the world.
FIDIC America’s Users Conference, Washington DC (http://fidic.org/node/3950#business1)
The event gathered more than 75 attendees and speakers with strong support from local sponsors.
South Sudan welcomes first ever FIDIC Days in Juba - Collaboration with WFP, UNOPS and USAID(http://fidic.org/node/3950#business2)

Infrastructure demands in newly formed South Sudan are supported by international donors. FIDIC is organising
the first business day in Juba in January 2014
FIDIC in Middle East: Opening of training centre in Amman, Jordan (http://fidic.org/node/3950#business3)
In line with FIDIC’s regional development strategy, the opening of a regional FIDIC training centre was approvedin September 2013 with the ETC, the Engineering Training Centre of the Jordanian Association of Consulting
Engineers.
FIDIC Middle East Users Conference – Abu Dhabi 25 & 26 February 2014 (http://fidic.org/node/3950#business4)
Abu Dhabi will welcome the 6th FIDIC Users’ conference in the Middle East.
FIDIC Webinar Survey – Exploring YP Needs (http://fidic.org/node/3950#business5)
FIDIC’s Young Professional Forum (YPF) has begun an ambitious webinar progamme.
Online Young Professionals Management Training Programme 2014 (http://fidic.org/node/3950#business6)
Starting up and developing a consulting engineering firm, aspects that the Young Professionals Management
Training Programme (YPMTP) will be focussing on during the 2014 programme.
FIDIC Online Training: Module 1 and Module 1 Advanced courses (http://fidic.org/node/3950#business7)
The successful experience is repeated in 2014, offering a course on Red and Yellow Books starting fromFebruary.

News from Members
French Technology Day Success (http://fidic.org/node/3950#centanary1)
Some 3000 delegates attended the Open day hosted by French member association Syntec.
Russia hosts Successful FIDIC Business Day (http://fidic.org/node/3950#centanary2)
In Moscow on October 17th, a special one day seminar proved very popular with a varied audience interested inlearning more about the FIDIC international standards.
Centenary UK Celebration (http://fidic.org/node/3950#centanary3)
Following a number of regional events, ACE in the UK concluded its centenary celebrations with a conference inLondonGlobal Representation
New FIDIC Century Welcomed in Barcelona
A record 1200 delegates from 97 countries celebrated thecentenary event with a special fireworks display at the conclusionof a sparkling gala dinner, where numerous contributions from theindustry were warmly applauded and rewarded. Some 45
infrastructure projects from around the world were recognised fortheir valuable contribution to the industry’s advancement, and theindustry acknowledged the significant contributions made by
stalwart pioneers such as Yutaka Kubota and Sir Ove Arup.
Increased demand for infrastructure and the internationalisation of
the consulting industry, point to opportunities for collaboration on
key global challenges such as Water & Waste, Energy, Transportand Urbanisation in particular. Sustainability issues are seen as
driving investment strategies in the future. A number of new tools
have been developed for use by the industry.
Further development of these themes is envisaged at the FIDIC
International Infrastructure Conference in Rio de Janeiro from 28
September – 1 October 2014. Details will be available at thefidic2014 website (http://www.fidic2014.org) .

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World Bank Reforms Point to Significant Shift in Procurement(http://www.fidic2014.org)

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Development Effectiveness will be the new driver for proposed reforms to the Bank’s
procurement strategy, reflecting the most significant change in the Bank’s 60 year history. Witha renewed focus on strengthening public procurement in borrower countries, integrated withintegrity and sustainability, a more strategic approach to procurement is envisaged.
FIDIC, as a member of a small, but selective, advisory group, is assisting the Bank in thedevelopment of the new strategy. As part of that process, FIDIC has also offered its own bestpractice guides as useful tools in the strategy. In addition to the internationally accepted FIDIC
contracts currently used in Standard Bidding Documents, other guides such the FIDIC
Procurement Guide, Integrity Management (FIMS), Sustainability Management (PSM) andsimilar guides, are all seen as relevant tools in this important exercise.
Extensive consultations during 2012/13, plus an Independent Evaluation Group study pointed to
the need for modernisation and greater innovation, and flexibility in the Bank’s operations, plus
an expectation of greater support for Borrowers wishing to procure and oversee the investmentsin their infrastructure. Phase II of the reform process will concentrate on the many details of the
new policy, and the implementation requirements that will need attention. FIDIC has offered its
support as well as its own guidelines and best practice tools.

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Asia Conference, Indonesia, 2-5 March 2014
With it’s theme of Business Sustainability this important regional event will focus on collaboration in the Asia
Pacific where Global Partnering becomes increasingly important in the delivery of vital infrastructure.
Despite the challenges of its broad coverage – from Central Asia to Australia and Japan, the region isstrengthening its capacity to meet the diverse needs of the various markets.
Further details available at the conference website (http://fidicaspactcdpapbali2014.com/) .

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Africa Conference, Mozambique, 23-26 March 2014
Reflecting on the significant growth opportunities in Africa, this regional FIDIC event
will bring together many of the players involved in planning and delivering key
infrastructure throughout the continent.
The conference will highlight a strong focus on collaboration between local andinternational expertise, bringing added value solutions to clients and communities
across the continent. Investment finance has increased significantly in recent times,
reflecting the improved economic conditions in Africa, and the string demand for key
infrastructure to support economic development.
(http://www.gama2014.com/)

Further details the gama2014 website (http://www.gama2014.com) .

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News from the Executive
At its Barcelona meeting in September 2013, the FIDIC Executive Committee agreed to:• Enhance the capacity building components of all FIDIC activities so as to add more value tothe products and services provided by FIDIC. In addition, greater support will be provided
to member associations in the performance and management of their organisations, so thatinternational best practices can be more readily translated to the national level.
• Launch the new 2014-16 Business Plan, with its ambitious programme for growth,
combined with greater attention to adding value to membership services, and tostrengthening connections with a number of international partners.
• Support the expansion of FIDIC’s regional strategy, which now encompasses Africa and the
Middle East, with negotiations under way for a presence in Asia and South America.

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Colombia hosts Strategic Meeting for Latin America

FIDIC’s President, Pablo Bueno and Deputy Director, Italo Goyzueta, attended the
Executive Committee meeting and General Assembly of the Pan-American
Federation of Consultants (FEPAC). FIDIC members from Brazil, Colombia, Chile,
Mexico, Peru, Paraguay, Spain and Portugal discussed issues affecting thedevelopment of the industry in Latin America. Among the main topics were PPPs,
risk management and national regulation issues.
New FIDIC member in Paraguay, CPC, raised the issue of surviving as an
association of national consulting engineering firms competing with large
international firms wishing to have a role in the Paraguayan governmental plans forinfrastructure development. Such issues will be explored in more detail at the FIDIC
Conference in Brazil in 2014.
FIDIC members in the region recognise and applaud the important role of FIDIC asa training provider, building the capacity of member firms and associations leading
the industry. FIDIC was encouraged to continue efforts to provide courses online
and to host a FIDIC resource platform online on the FIDIC website. FIDIC plans are
to develop in the near future an online platform which contains key documents andmaterial that provide information, procedures, best practices, etc within associations
and firms in 97 member countries.
FIDIC reps and member associations attending FEPAC events also attended the10th Infrastructure Congress of CCI taking place in Cartagena (20-23 November).
Some 3,000 professionals working in the infrastructure industry attended thecongress. For more information, visit http://www.infraestructura.org.co/10congreso/(http://www.infraestructura.org.co/10congreso/)

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EFCA/FIDIC Collaboration Enhanced
As part of its new Agreement, FIDIC and regional federation EFCA, plan to focus on procurement
issues as they impact on the consulting industry in Europe – especially where the use of FIDIC
contracts is encouraged or supported ie Central Europe in particular.
The key issue for the industry relates to modifications to FIDIC contracts, so that the contract
becomes unbalanced and difficult to implement. In collaboration with the European contracting
industry, further details on significant departures to the philosophy of FIDIC contracts will becollected, as well as guidance on the benefits of a balanced contract and the dis-benefits of shifting
risk and responsibilities, or removing the ability of parties to participate in a positive manner as
intended by FIDIC.

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FIDIC and UNEP agree key Collaboration
As a follow up on the long term relationship between the two organisations an
MoU has been signed in Barcelona. The memorandum is the starting point ofcollaboration on joint training and publication efforts related to Sustainable City
programmes:• Support the development of tools and strategies under the Sustainable
Building and Climate Initiative (SBCI),• Develop workshops on sustainable buildings and construction in projects andprogrammes,• Develop publications to support implementation of sustainable development
policies• Strengthen the Global Initiative for Resource Efficient Cities (GI-REC)
The new collaboration has already begun through the development of a new
training program.

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Best Practice, Contracts and Publications
Quality of Life Guides

The Consulting Engineering industry launched a new set of practicalguides to assist clients and consultants in implementing sustainability
practices when developing infrastructure. The launch took place under
the theme of Quality of Life – Our Responsibility, during the Centenary
Conference of FIDIC in Barcelona in September.
The Sustainability Pack (http://fidic.org/books/sustainability-pack-2013) comprises:“Rethink Cities (http://fidic.org/books/rethink-cities-white-paper-2013) ”- a white
paper on societal challenges, developed with the strong support of theSwedish member association STD, in collaboration with the FIDIC-EFCA
Sustainable Development Committee.
The White Paper clarifies that the increasing demands on sustainability(http://fidic.org/books/sustainability-pack-2013)are very often concentrated in cities. It demonstrates with many
examples from engineering consulting firms, the benefits that can begained when considering interrelationships between urban functions andadvocates a systematic approach to cities.
"PSL Toolbox 2013 (http://fidic.org/books/project-sustainability-logbook-psl-2013toolbox) " developed with the strong support of the French member

association Syntec-Ingénierie and contributions from the FIDIC-EFCA
Sustainable Development Committee.

(http://fidic.org/books/rethink-cities-white-paper2013)

It comprises four linked tools to support the implementation ofsustainable requirements in a project or programme in the built
environment. The main aim is to facilitate collaboration between
stakeholders.
These four tools are incorporated in the PSL 2013 online platform(http://www.ppsl.org) , with the next update planned for mid-2014.

The “PSL Project Sustainability Logbook (http://fidic.org/books/projectsustainability-logbook-1st-edition-2013) ” - 1st Edition 2013 in PDF format.

The aim behind the PSL is to accompany a built asset or a group of
designated buildings, infrastructure facilities and physical plant of acomponent of the urban environment (for example, a city district or a city

(http://fidic.org/books/project-sustainability-

block, respectively) or is designed to meet a specific urban function (forexample, public transport or water supply). The Logbook, comprising alogbook-psl-2013-toolbox)

series of tables, offers a method of defining and monitoring the issues
and objectives of sustainable development for a specific project orprogram.
“Project Sustainability Management – Applications Manual(http://fidic.org/books/project-sustainability-management-applications-manual-2nd-edition2013) ”This 2nd edition of the Project Sustainability Management, PSM II, is firstand foremost a list of core issues that engineers should consider whencarrying out projects in a sustainable way, backed up by a number ofprocesses for the broad inclusion of stakeholder input. Each item on thelist brings with it a set of perspectives, which are the sustainability(http://fidic.org/books/project-sustainabilitymanagement-applications-manual-2nd-edition-

considerations that affect the way these issues should be considered on
the project. A good part of this manual consists of descriptions of these2013)

perspectives and an indication of possible project responses as well as
logical links between the perspectives of different issues.

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Promotion of the Sustainability Pack
POLUTTEC (Paris, 4/12/2013), the video recording of the debate in which Stellan Fryxell represented theengineering consultancy industry at the invitation of Syntec-Ingénierie and FIDIC is available on youtube(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTelJ5meGJY&feature=youtu.be) .

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FIDIC Model Representative Agreement launched

Also launched at the FIDIC Centenary Conference was the updated tool vitalto the consulting industry in its global business, where risks in operating
overseas often confront corrupt activities. In response to new legislation
introduced in markets such as the UK and USA, plus tougher sanctions from
IFIs and others, this tool is one of FIDIC’s responses to mitigating such risks,
and working toward compliance with new client and societal expectations.
Many consulting firms have already adopted FIDIC’s Integrity management
System, and have welcomed the latest initiative.

(http://fidic.org/books/model-representativeagreement-1st-edition-2013)

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Training & Capacity Building
London Users’ Conference Celebrates
Another successful (26th) Users’ Conference was held in London with some 160
delegates from around the world. The latest developments to the “Rainbow Suite” of
FIDIC contracts were presented by the FIDIC Updates Committee. Senior FIDIC
Committee Members and Task Force members working on new contracts or updating
existing ones, spoke on important contract administration issues, pitfalls and dispute
avoidance with inputs from real cases encountered in their professional life worldwide.
Special session on Renewables Energy sector showed strong role for FIDIC contracts
in the sector.

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FIDIC America’s Users Conference, Washington DC
The 2nd FIDIC North American Users Conference took place in Washington on 22-23
October 2013. The event gathered more than 75 attendees and speakers with strong
support from local sponsors. Increased participation from the Caribbean and Latin
America was particularly noticeable.

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USAID
Infrastructure demands in newly formed South Sudan are supported byinternational donors. FIDIC forms of contract are now a major player indevelopment of new projects. In association with two United Nations
agencies, the World Food Program, UNOPS and USAID, FIDIC is organising
the first business days in Juba. Participants are invited to join the discussion
on 20th January 2014, or to participate in the two days accredited training
event on 21st and 22nd January 2014.
Registration and information (http://fidic.org/events/fidic-business-day-and-training-juba-(http://fidic.org/events/fidic-business-day-south-sudan-20-21-22-january-2014)

and-training-juba-south-sudan-20-21-22january-2014)

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FIDIC in Middle East: Opening of training centre in Amman, Jordan

In line with FIDIC’s regional development strategy, the opening of a regional
FIDIC training centre was approved in September 2013 with the ETC, theEngineering Training Centre of the Jordanian Association of Consulting
Engineers. The centre will arrange training opportunities in both Arabic andEnglish, in support of FIDIC’s growing presence in the Middle East.

(http://fidic.org/node/3457)

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FIDIC Middle East Users Conference – Abu Dhabi 25 & 26 February 2014
Abu Dhabi will welcome the 6th FIDIC Users’ conference in the Middle East.
What are the challenges in the Middle East? FIDIC contract drafters will share
their experiences from international and local projects. Dispute Avoidace &Resolution and local legislation – how do they compare? DABs vs DRBs –which should you choose? Legal representatives and FIDIC special advisors(http://fidic.org/events/fidic-middle-east-

will share their knowledge during some interactive sessions. Registrations and contract-users-conference-abu-dhabi-25information available online (http://www.ibclegal.com/event/fidic-middle-east-contract-users26-february-2014)conference) .

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FIDIC Webinar Survey – Exploring YP Needs

The FIDIC’s Young Professional Forum (YPF) has begun an ambitious
webinar progamme aimed at providing YPs with the experience andinsight of relevant industry members. The series is a hands-on andpractical approach, where we aim to host a relevant speaker every
month to share their skills and know how, followed by the opportunity toengage in a debate and Q&A with the audience.The webinars can befollowed online, also on your smartphones and tablets. Just download(http://fidic.org/webinars)

the Gotomeeting app for iPhone, iPad or Android.
Two webinars have now taken place, with a further three in the pipeline.
Registration is possible through the LinkedIn YP group.

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Online Young Professionals Management Training Programme 2014
Starting up and developing a consulting engineering firm, getting the rightinternational exposure and a developed network is, today, a big challenge.
Identifying motivated young professionals as future leaders with the necessary
management skills is an intriguing exercise. These are aspects that the FIDIC Young
Professionals Management Training Programme (YPMTP) will be focussing on
during the 2014 programme. FIDIC is proud to announce that the 2014 programme
will be the 11th consecutive annual training programme and that, to date, over 400(http://fidic.org/ypmtp2014)

Young Professionals have participated and successfully completed their on-line
programme. Programme registrations are open until 30 December at:
http://fidic.org/ypmtp2014 (http://fidic.org/ypmtp2014)

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FIDIC Online Training: Module 1 and Module 1 Advanced courses
The successful experience is repeated in 2014, offering a course on
Red and Yellow Books starting from February. The online course
extensively discusses the practical use of the two main FIDIC contracts.
Registrations are open until 30 January 2014 online(http://fidic.org/events/fidic-conditions-contracts-2014-online-training-course-red-andyellow-book) .

A new advanced Module 1 course is additionally offered for the first time (http://fidic.org/events/fidic-conditions-contractsto online participants. This course will start in March 2014. It will provide 2014-online-training-course-red-and-yellow-book)more in-depth experience on the contracts based on case studies andinputs from two experts, including FIDIC accredited adjudicators fromthe well-recognised FIDIC President’s List. Registrations are open until
10 February online (http://fidic.org/events/fidic-2014-online-advanced-training-coursered-and-yellow-book) .

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News from Members
French Technology Day SuccessSome 3000 delegates attended the Open day hosted by French member
association Syntec. Looking at intelligent networks, the conference focussed
on global partnering opportunities and the benefits that can result fromstrategic partnering. 1800 students from across Paris joined the special
event, and many were able to meet consulting firm reps to learn more about
the industry and potential employment opportunities.
(http://www.syntec-ingenierie.fr/)

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In Moscow on October 17th, a special one day seminar proved very popular with a varied
audience interested in learning more about the FIDIC international standards, with particularfocus on FIDIC contracts. Robust discussion indicated the suitability of FIDIC contracts in the
Russian market.

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Following a number of regional events, ACE in the UK concluded its centenary celebrations with a conferencein London, followed by a gala dinner attended by a number of European CEOs. Sir John Armitt was recognisedfor his valued contributions to the industry, and for the successful London Olympic project.

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