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🔴 FIDIC Force Majeure Explained | Middle East Crisis & Contractor Rights

How does war affect construction contracts under FIDIC?

In this video, we examine how the February and March 2026 Middle East conflict highlighted the practical application of Force Majeure under the FIDIC Red Book. Using real project scenarios, we explain what contractors, employers, engineers, and consultants need to know when armed conflict disrupts project delivery.

Topics covered include:

• Force Majeure under FIDIC 1999 (Clause 19)
• Exceptional Events under FIDIC 2017 (Clause 18)
• The difference between Force Majeure and Employer's Risks
• Notice requirements and contractual procedures
• Extension of Time (EOT) entitlement
• Mitigation obligations during war and regional conflicts
• Supply chain disruption and material shortages
• Port closures, airspace restrictions, and logistics delays
• Termination provisions under FIDIC
• Interaction with UAE Civil Code hardship provisions
• Practical contract administration during geopolitical crises

Whether you are a Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Engineer, Project Manager, Planning Engineer, Claims Consultant, Employer, Contractor, or Engineering Consultant, this video provides practical guidance on managing contractual risk during extraordinary events.

If you found this video valuable, please Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe for more expert insights on FIDIC Contracts, Claims, Commercial Management, and Quantity Surveying.

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construction costs are no longer driven by construction alone, global events, capital flows, energy markets, technology, demographics, and geopolitics are becoming fundamental determinants of project cost and commercial risk.

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An advanced masterclass podcast between two construction, commercial, and risk management specialists analyzing the global construction and infrastructure outlook, opportunities, and key systemic challenges.

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1. Geopolitical Risk & Supply Chain Stress: Discuss the spike in geopolitical risk, the commercial impact of shipping disruptions in strategic maritime channels like the Strait of Hormuz, Asian exposure to disrupted LNG trade, rising construction and home-building costs, and persistent supply chain pressures.

2. Global Megatrends Shaping the Industry:

- Digital Infrastructure & AI: The boom in data center construction, hyperscaler capital expenditure, and the direct impact on power demand (with data center electricity split 40% computing, 40% cooling, and 20% other associated equipment). Highlight Asia's role in the AI export market.

- Energy Transition & Defense: The shift toward nuclear power, the complex commercial trade-offs between cheap manufacturing imports and sovereign capacity (such as solar and battery manufacturing), and how rising military spending diverts public capital.

- Sovereign Funding Capacity: Contrast countries constrained by high gross public debt with those possessing fiscal capacity to invest heavily in infrastructure. - Demographic Divergences: The split between nations past their population peaks and those growing rapidly, and how urbanization drives long-term residential, non-residential, and civil engineering growth, particularly in Asia.

3. Systemic Implications & Challenges: Detail the severe labor shortages, the aging construction workforce, and a critical analysis of why artificial intelligence is highly unlikely to solve the sector's long-standing productivity deficit due to low potential sectoral benefit.

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In this masterclass, we will follow the journey of a construction dispute from the arbitration agreement and tribunal jurisdiction, through claims, evidence, delay analysis, quantum, pleadings and hearings, all the way to the arbitral award and its enforcement.

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Welcome to this advanced MrQS masterclass on Construction Arbitration.

Arbitration is often seen as a legal discipline, but in construction disputes, the reality is much broader. A successful arbitration requires an understanding of contracts, claims, project records, evidence, delay, quantum, procedure and the way an arbitral tribunal evaluates and determines a dispute.

For a Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Engineer, Commercial Manager or Project Controls professional, the important question is not simply, “What is arbitration?”

The real question is:

What do you need to know to become effective in Arbitration?

In this masterclass, we will follow the journey of a construction dispute from the arbitration agreement and tribunal jurisdiction, through claims, evidence, delay analysis, quantum, pleadings and hearings, all the way to the arbitral award and its enforcement.

We will also look at the transition from construction professional to arbitration practitioner, and what it takes to move from simply managing claims to analysing disputes from the perspective of an arbitral tribunal.

So, whether you are working with FIDIC contracts, managing construction claims, preparing for arbitration, supporting an arbitration team, or considering a future career as a construction arbitrator, this session is designed to give you a practical framework for understanding the world of construction arbitration.

Let us begin, wait till today evening!

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Construction Risk Management in the GCC | Advanced Masterclass Discussion

Construction risk in the GCC is becoming more complex, with contractors facing tighter regulatory requirements, cost volatility, extreme weather conditions, supply chain disruption, subcontractor failures, and increasingly demanding financial security arrangements.

This advanced masterclass examines the practical risk landscape facing contractors in the GCC in 2026. The discussion moves beyond textbook risk management and focuses on how commercial, contractual, operational, financial, and regulatory risks interact on major projects.

Key areas covered

* Regulatory and compliance risks, including environmental requirements and project escrow obligations
* Inflation, tariff changes, cost escalation, and their impact on project margins
* Extreme heat and weather-related risks, including heat mitigation measures and MOHRE midday break requirements
* Supply chain disruption, procurement exposure, and long-lead materials
* Subcontractor default and insolvency risks, with particular attention to MEP subcontractors
* Back-to-back subcontracting and the practical limitations of contractual flow-down provisions
* Privity of contract and the challenges of securing equivalent project relief
* Performance bonds, on-demand guarantees, and the risks associated with bank liquidation
* Parent company guarantees and their role in contractor risk protection
* Early identification, allocation, monitoring, and mitigation of construction risks
* Practical risk registers, contractual safeguards, and decision-making strategies for 2026

The masterclass also considers how contractors can strengthen their risk position before problems become claims, disputes, or major financial losses.


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At MrQS, every video is created to share practical knowledge, real-world experience and valuable insights in Quantity Surveying, Contracts, Claims, Cost Control and Project Management. **Watch to learn, apply the knowledge to your work, and subscribe to MrQS to keep learning and growing with us... ‪@MrQS.Newsletter‬

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🔴 CLASS 1 OF 5: Understanding Research: From Curiosity to Research Problem

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● R&D Masterclass Series ●

Welcome to the Research & Development Masterclass Series.

This five-part masterclass is designed for postgraduate students, early career researchers, academics, and industry professionals who want to develop strong research skills from the ground up. Drawing on research methodology, research process, and research question development materials, the series explains each stage of the research journey using practical examples and clear academic guidance
Masterclass Series

• Class 1: Understanding Research: From Curiosity to Research Problem
• Class 2: Building a Strong Research Foundation: Literature Review and Research Frameworks
• Class 3: Research Methodology: Selecting the Right Approach
• Class 4: From Data to Knowledge: Analysis, Findings and Research Contribution
• Class 5: Research Impact, Innovation and Professional Application

In this first class, you will learn:

• What research means in both academic and professional contexts
• How to identify meaningful research problems
• The difference between a broad research topic, a problem statement, and a focused research question
• Techniques for identifying research gaps, including gap-spotting approaches and distinguishing empirical and theoretical gaps
• Common mistakes made by novice researchers and how to avoid them

Whether you are preparing an undergraduate dissertation, an MSc thesis, an MPhil or PhD proposal, or conducting industry-based research, this session provides a practical foundation for developing rigorous and impactful research.

This masterclass is intended to support research excellence through structured learning, critical thinking, and practical application.

Subscribe to follow the complete five-class Research Masterclass series and explore the full research journey from developing an idea to producing meaningful research with real-world impact.

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🔴The New York Convention: Bridging Borders in In'l Arbitration | Advanced CPD Masterclass | Volume-6

The New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards is widely regarded as the cornerstone of modern international arbitration. Since its adoption in 1958, it has transformed the enforcement of arbitral awards across national borders, providing businesses with greater certainty when resolving international disputes.

In this Advanced CPD Masterclass Podcast, our two expert presenters explore why the Convention remains one of the most influential international legal instruments for construction, infrastructure, and engineering projects. The discussion goes beyond theory, examining how the Convention operates in practice and why it is indispensable for employers, contractors, consultants, contract administrators, claims specialists, and arbitration practitioners working on cross-border projects.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Construction Projects | Complete Masterclass | FIDIC, NEC, JCT & International Practice

Disputes are inevitable in construction projects, but costly litigation does not have to be. Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an essential skill for quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers, contract administrators, claims consultants, contractors, employers, and construction lawyers.

This comprehensive masterclass provides a practical and professional guide to ADR in construction, explaining how disputes can be prevented, managed, and resolved efficiently throughout the project lifecycle. Drawing upon international best practice and standard forms of contract including FIDIC, NEC, and JCT, the session explores both dispute avoidance strategies and formal dispute resolution mechanisms used on major construction projects worldwide.

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