The Blue Book – IChemE Forms of Contract

In-company

Overview

The Blue Book has been published for the provision of Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services for the project management, design, procurement, construction supervision and commissioning services of process plants. 

This course takes an in-depth look at this contract; its background, key features, structure, core concepts, specification and schedules. It also looks at the role of EPCM within the industry and how The Blue Book integrates with the other IChemE forms. In particular the application of the previously published main EPC (Engineer, Procurement and Construction) Contracts that provide a framework for the execution of the works.

This is an interactive course with plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

All course delegates will be given a hard-copy of The Blue Book.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will understand:

• IChemE's approach and philosophy behind the drafting of The Blue Book
• how to apply The Blue Book and what is required to set up and run this services contract (noting that the contraction works will be carried out under separate EPC contracts.)
• the structure and format of The Blue Book including optional conditions
• the importance of the specification and schedules
• the need for the parties to co-operate and the importance of high-quality project management
• how to set up the contract, the risks and the importance of adequate pre-contract preparation.

Who will benefit

The course will benefit anyone intending to embark on using The Blue Book, including:

• project and contract managers
• commercial specialists
• legal specialists
• procurement specialists
• consulting engineers
• quantity surveyors
• graduate engineers.

Course outline

• General introduction to The IChemE Blue Book
• Pre-contract activities and the drafting of the contract
• Detailed review of the General Conditions of Contract
• The importance and content of the specification and schedules
• The optional conditions - Parts A, B and C
• Key issues such as the works contracts, contract management, payment issues, testing and certification

Trainer

John Challenger, chairman of the IChemE Contracts Committee.

John has been a member of the committee for over 30 years and has contributed to the development of all their published contracts.He has acted as an arbitrator or expert appointed by IChemE in several disputes and is currently a member of IChemE's Disputes Resolution Committee. He also represented IChemE on the contract drafting committee for the IEE/IMechE forms of contract.

In-company delivery

This course is available for in-company delivery, either on-site or online. Content can be tailored to your specific requirements. Request a quotation.

Contact us

+44 (0)1788 534496 / courses@icheme.org