FIDIC Contract Management Software
Manage your FIDIC contracts with ease.
Solving the challenges of FIDIC contract management
FIDIC contracts contain detailed procedures, formal notice requirements and defined timeframes. They require disciplined contract administration, accurate records and consistent communication FastDraft, our specialist FIDIC contract management software, through structured workflows, standard notices, reminders and reporting, helping teams reduce the risk of missed deadlines, lost entitlements and avoidable delays.
Missed claim deadlines
Weak supporting records
Slow Engineer's determinations
No portfolio visibility
FIDIC claims must be notified within 28 days, or the entitlement is lost.
FastDraft
✔ tracks every claim deadline automatically
✔ alerts teams before the 28-day window closes
✔ shows upcoming notices across all projects
✔ removes reliance on manual trackers
Claims stand or fall on contemporary records, which are easily scattered.
FastDraft
✔ centralises notices and supporting evidence
✔ creates a clear, time-stamped audit trail
✔ links each claim to the records that prove it
✔ makes entitlement easier to defend
The Engineer must consult both parties and decide within set timeframes.
FastDraft
✔ moves each determination through one workflow
✔ tracks consultation and response deadlines
✔ records decisions and the reasoning behind them
✔ keeps both parties clear on outcomes
FIDIC work spans currencies, regions and contract editions.
FastDraft
✔ captures contract data in one consistent format
✔ shows risk and status across every project
✔ keeps notices and decisions in one place
✔ offers integration options for CDEs, ERPs, and data warehouses
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FIDIC processes
FastDraft is purpose-built for the way FIDIC contracts actually work. The result is a single platform that keeps FIDIC administration consistent, protects your commercial position and gives decision-makers the oversight they need.
We’ll walk you through the FastDraft platform, answer your questions and show you how it fits your specific contracts and workflows.
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FIDIC contract management software FAQs
What is FIDIC in contract management?
FIDIC is the International Federation of Consulting Engineers, which publishes a suite of standard-form contracts used internationally. Managing a project under a FIDIC contract involves following the procedures relevant to the selected form, including notices, claims, variations, payment and the assessment or determination of contractual matters. The exact roles, procedures and deadlines depend on the contract, edition and project-specific amendments. Because FIDIC contracts are widely used on international projects, their administration may involve different currencies, languages and legal jurisdictions.
How are FIDIC contracts used in construction?
FIDIC contracts are internationally recognised standard forms used on construction and engineering projects around the world, including major infrastructure, energy, water and transport schemes.
The Red, Yellow and Silver Books allocate design responsibility and project risk in different ways. The Red Book is generally used where the Employer provides most of the design, the Yellow Book where the Contractor undertakes the design, and the Silver Book for EPC and turnkey projects.
Both the 1999 and 2017 editions remain in use. Many existing projects continue to operate under the 1999 forms, while the 2017 editions may be selected for newer projects. Software used across a broad portfolio of FIDIC projects should therefore be capable of supporting the relevant contract and edition.
Are FIDIC contracts used in the UK?
Yes. FIDIC contracts can be used on UK projects, although NEC and JCT are more commonly associated with the domestic UK market.
FIDIC may be selected for projects involving international participants, funding arrangements or supply chains, and is also relevant to UK contractors and consultants working on overseas projects.
What is the difference between JCT and FIDIC?
JCT contracts were developed primarily for the UK construction market, while FIDIC contracts are internationally recognised and widely used on construction and engineering projects around the world.
The administrative roles depend on the contract selected. Many JCT forms use an Architect or Contract Administrator, although other forms use the Employer or Employer’s Agent. Under the FIDIC Red and Yellow Books, the Engineer performs an important contract administration and determination role, while other FIDIC forms use different arrangements.
FIDIC contracts contain detailed procedures for notices, claims and dispute resolution. Certain claims are subject to a 28-day notification period, although the requirements and consequences depend on the contract edition, amendments and applicable law. Disputes may progress through a DAB or DAAB, followed by amicable settlement and arbitration where they are not resolved.
FastDraft supports the management of both JCT and FIDIC contracts within one platform.
Where can I learn how to manage FIDIC contracts?
The Built Intelligence Academy provides practical, on-demand training to help construction professionals understand FIDIC contract administration and confidently apply its core processes in practice. Learners can build their knowledge of claims, variations, extensions of time, payment procedures, contractual notices, and the respective obligations of the Employer, Engineer and Contractor.
