HICAC - Sideline event | Training course on Making & Writing of DB Decisions & Opinions

The Society of Construction Law - Vietnam (SCLVN) is pleased to introduce the upcoming training course on Making & Writing of DB Decisions & Opinion.

*Certificates are issued by the FIDIC Academy.

Time: The training course will take place over two days, on 11–12 April 2026.

Venue: Apollo 1 – Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel

17 Ton Duc Thang St., Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Gain a deep understanding of the FIDIC DAB/DAAB clauses and their practical application with their procedural rules

• Learn how to analyse disputes, manage the process, hear the parties and draft well-reasoned decisions and opinions under both the 1999 and 2017 FIDIC Editions

• Actively engage in practical, hands-on workshops to exchange views, enhance your understanding and share best practices in DAB/DAAB work

This training course is designed to equip participants with the confidence and competence to serve as Dispute Board (DB) members. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

This course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills to effectively serve as members of a Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board (DAB/DAAB) under the FIDIC 1999 and 2017 contract forms. Emphasis is placed on the dual function of dispute avoidance and resolution, with particular focus on drafting clear, well-reasoned non-binding opinions and binding decisions in line with FIDIC standards and procedures.

Building on FIDIC’s expanded use of standing DAABs -now embedded across all three 2017 contract forms – this training explores the legal, procedural, and project management aspects of acting as a DAAB member. Participants will work through real case studies, complete practical assignments, and engage in best practice exchanges with expert trainers. The course is firmly rooted in the 2017 FIDIC Forms, while also highlighting key changes from the 1999 Conditions, especially in relation to DAB/DAAB provisions.

Materials

• Construction Contract 2nd Ed (2017 Red Book, Reprinted 2022 with amendments)

• FIDIC Contracts Guide (2017 editions, as reprinted in 2022 with amendments) Guide 1st Ed (2022)

• Practice Note I Dispute Avoidance – focusing on dispute boards

• Practice Note III Dispute Board Decisions: Preparation and Composition

• DRBF Manual

Other Attachments

• ANNOUNCEMENT on Training Course 11-12 April 2026

• M&W of DB Decision on April 11-12 2026 Registration form