FIDIC Summary of Member Benefits

FIDIC – helping to create a better world for everyone

Since 1913, the Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils or more commonly, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) and its members have played a crucial role in supporting, guiding and helping to advance the engineering, construction and infrastructure sector and drive change to improve the sustainability, wellbeing and economic prospects of society. FIDIC facilitates the sharing of knowledge, ideas and innovation to tackle the global challenges we face.

As a result, FIDIC’s reach goes beyond that of just the countries where its member associations (MAs) are located, establishing it as the global voice of the consulting engineering industry around the world.

FIDIC’s global reach

When organisations join FIDIC they become part of a global network of member associations, consulting and engineering practices and other industry stakeholders that engage and work together to bring about real change. FIDIC’s suite of international standard forms of contracts provides its members with several benefits including, discounts, licencing, influence in procurement and offer a professional framework for all levels of the sector from consultants, sub-consultants, clients, contractors, lawyers, financiers, MDBs, joint ventures and other stakeholders.

FIDIC’s international partnerships ensure the implementation of engineering-designed global standards to support the financing and delivery of infrastructure projects worldwide. Consequently, FIDIC and its members are widely acknowledged as trusted advisers to decision-makers involved in planning and constructing global sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

FIDIC serves as a distinctive platform with broad global influence, offering valuable support to its member associations through networking, events, training, credentialing, thought leadership, advocacy, contract expertise, guides, webinars, technology and numerous other resources.

• FIDIC member organisation countries’ economies generate approximately $90 trillion of global GDP and employ over one million engineers.

• FIDIC member associations operate in over 90 countries with a combined population of over 6.5 billion people.

• Member firms of FIDIC’s global member associations are made up of more than 40,000 consulting and engineering companies.

A rewarding membership

FIDIC is a more than 110 year old organisation whereas Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is nearing its 72nd year in existence. When the founding members of CESA made a decision to join FIDIC they most likely back then had a vision for South Africa’s consulting engineering industry to keep pace with the global trends in the sector, The ongoing active participation by CESA in the various activities of FIDIC over many years has made it possible for our present day organisation to indeed live up to the foresight of its founding members.

Chris Campbell CEO – CESA / South Africa

How FIDIC makes a difference

Advocacy and stakeholder engagement – Members of FIDIC benefit from the organisation’s global reputation and stakeholder reach. It is important for our members and their member firms to not only be recognised as key players in their industry, but also to have their voices heard.

• The exclusive Global Leadership Forum brings together some 100 leaders from across the globe to play a key role in helping to address global challenges and creating a united, influential, international voice for the infrastructure industry. As a FIDIC member you can take part in this forum.

• The widespread adoption of FIDIC contracts worldwide enhances its brand recognition, facilitating engagement with transnational organisations like multinational development banks, including the World Bank, influential expert organisations and institutions, such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund and the World Economic Forum.

Policy development and influence – As part of FIDIC you have the opportunity to engage in FIDIC’s policy workstreams. Don’t follow the debate, set the agenda and make it global.

• FIDIC and its committees and advisory councils have a distinctive role in collaborating with their members to help develop policy not only for national markets, but especially extending this expertise to regional and global contexts.

• FIDIC’s refreshed extensive policy framework will engage even more effectively with its national member associations.

• FIDIC aims to influence global policy and activity and support national initiatives based on global best practice.

FIDIC provides a platform where engineers can share and learn best practice globally. FIDIC helps us keep abreast with current industry trends.

Chituwa Sinkala Chulu CEO – ACEZ / Zambia

Industry knowledge and insight – Get industry insights and knowledge from FIDIC’s online global news and knowledge platform Infrastructure Global.

• Live reporting from key industry and FIDIC events including the annual FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference, FIDIC Contract Users’ Conferences and Global Leadership Forum events.

• Fortnightly newsletter summarising the latest global infrastructure news, features, opinion, thought leadership, publications and projects from around the globe.

• Be seen globally and promote your organisation with one of IG’s promotion and advertising packages, with discounts available for FIDIC members.

Your journey to a sustainable future – the whole infrastructure sector has a significant journey to meet net zero, FIDIC helps provide tools and advice to help member associations and their member companies to take this journey.

• Join fellow FIDIC members and sign up to the FIDIC Climate Change Charter to showcase the significant role that members and their member firms can contribute to achieving global and national net zero goals.

• FIDIC is measuring its carbon footprint. Join us on this journey, especially as more policy makers insist on such actions for meaningful participation at the highest levels.

• Use, engage with and even supplement an initiative between FIDIC and World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) to explore, promote and provide best practice on nature positive infrastructure solutions.

Suisse.ing proudly stands as a founding member of FIDIC, the global leader in the engineering and construction industry. FIDIC’s commitment to excellence, industry standards, and fostering collaboration aligns seamlessly with our values. Together, we contribute to shaping a sustainable and innovative future for the infrastructure sector worldwide.

Mario Marti CEO – suisse.ing /Switzelrland

As we value FIDIC’s status and initiative to represent the consulting engineering industry, we became a member. FIDIC’s principle, body of knowledge, conditions of contract, certification and training collectively benefit us.

Yoshi Yamashita Senior Adviser ECFAJ / Japan

Standard contracts and legal services – Clients, engineering firms, contractors, legal professionals and various stakeholders widely use FIDIC contracts on projects worldwide. Discover how FIDIC contracts can help companies operating in the infrastructure industry in securing contracts and achieving success.

FIDIC’s extensive work on contract documents is well known and these documents set the global standards for construction projects around the world. The documents are periodically revised with the input of industry experts to ensure they are up to date and keep pace with the latest industry developments.

All FIDIC documents are published in five core languages with the primary language being English. Its contracts, however, are available in many languages.

As part of its suite of contracts, FIDIC continues to issue guidance to help users. This guidance is developed with the FIDIC contracts committee and is there to support members and construction project delivery in their national region.

FIDIC member associations have the right to use FIDIC copyrighted management systems under a license (BIMS; PSM). MAs can also acquire licenses to translate and publish FIDIC documents and acquire first refusal on licensees to translate and publish

FIDIC members receive advance notification of new or revised FIDIC publications (i.e. Red

FIDIC Certified Adjudicators can join the prestigious FIDIC President’s List of

FIDIC’s recent work with the multilateral development banks means that as a member association you are able to provide your member companies with a resource that enables them to engage proactively in discussion and project bids which use FIDIC contracts.

MAs have the right to nominate members in the FIDIC Contracts Committee.

Members receive discounts on FIDIC Contracts.

FIDIC Academy – Your official FIDIC training hub, providing member rates and access to best-in-class courses for you and your member companies.

• FIDIC training events are conducted by FIDIC certified trainers, who are international experts with thorough knowledge of FIDIC contracts and business practices.

• FIDIC certified trainers have extensive experience in the practical use of FIDIC contracts on international construction projects and have been assessed by FIDIC to ensure the best quality of its training events.

• As a member of FIDIC, member associations receive preferential rates for their member firms and are able to work with FIDIC to request tailored courses.

• Members can nominate candidates for the Future Leaders Management Training Course and Future Leaders Awards.

• Links to MA education training providers via FIDIC Academy resource page.

• Support to member associations for course organisation tailored to the local industry-specific needs. In 2023, the FIDIC member associations organised 39 FIDIC training courses addressed to their local members in 19 different countries with 1,388 attendees.

Being a member of FIDIC enables us to be part of an amazing global community. We benefit from connecting with and learning from our peers in other associations around the world and the global insights and thought leadership FIDIC can help us deliver direct to the door of our local members, supporting them to thrive.

Helen Davidson CEO – ACENZ / New Zealand

FIDIC events and awards – Grow your network and gain insights from around the world by participating in FIDIC events.

• FIDIC events, which vary from large multinational conferences to online webinars, attract high-level decision-makers from across the global infrastructure sector.

• FIDIC’s Member Association Excellence Awards provide a global showcase for members to highlight their work on behalf of their industry. Members’ member companies can also promote their projects in FIDIC’s globally recognised Project Awards.

• FIDIC member associations may be selected to host the annual FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference (GIC), General Assembly Meeting (GAM) and FIDIC board meetings which occur at least three times a year.

• FIDIC MAs’ designated representatives can vote at FIDIC General Assembly meetings on a range of issues.

• Member associations may propose speakers and topics for inclusion in the FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference programme.

• Members can use the services of FIDIC’s events platform to host regional conferences, like FIDIC Africa, highlighting the significance of activities within their region.

FIDIC is the place we can go to expand our horizons on engineering globally. We are partners in expanding awareness of the value and essentiality of engineering in today’s changing world.

Linda Bauer Darr CEO – ACEC / USA

Ongoing support to members – As a member of FIDIC you have ongoing access to our team and their global industry knowledge.

• FIDIC provides its members with support through its skilled membership and stakeholder services team, overseen by FIDIC’s CEO and backed by other FIDIC staff.

• Each member association can put forward a representative to be elected on to FIDIC’s Membership Committee and the Directors and Secretaries Advisory Council to share expertise.

• Collaborate with FIDIC to bolster your local brand with the globally recognised FIDIC brand.

• A representative from the FIDIC board will personally communicate with member associations to discuss any issues related to association development addressed during FIDIC board meetings.

Discounted products and services – FIDIC members receive various discounts and services from FIDIC’s global products and services portfolio, as follows:

• Receive discounts on FIDIC publications purchased on the FIDIC website.

• Benefit from reduced fees at FIDIC events, including the annual FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference, FIDIC’s online Regional Contract Users’ Conferences, FIDIC’s International Contract Users’ Conference and other events held in partnership with FIDIC.

• Receive support for in-house training courses via FIDIC Academy.

• Discounts on a case-by-case basis for FIDIC Academy public courses.

• Regional-sensitive pricing in accordance with World Bank criteria for private courses via FIDIC Academy.

• Regional-sensitive pricing in accordance with World Bank criteria for the certification exams via FIDIC Credentialing.

“Through FIDIC, we have been able to connect with an international network of peers who generously provide new insights, share best practices and offer exciting opportunities that strengthen our organisation. FIDIC is also a unique forum in which our industry can explore global solutions to global challenges.”

John Gamble CEO – ACEC Canada / Canada

Technical and working committees – FIDIC’s committees, advisory councils and task groups offer opportunities for individuals worldwide to collaborate, share expertise and gain insights. Join us and be part of this global network.

• FIDIC connects its member associations and their member firms in different parts of the world through its vast network which operates both online and in person.

• MA representatives at technical committees can play a key role in helping to develop solutions for industry issues. So, your member association and your member companies can contribute to shaping industry conversations, thereby making an impact at a global level.

• Engage in committee and council specific webinars focused on sharing best practices and discussing crucial topics in the infrastructure sector, such as sustainability and anti-corruption efforts.

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Credentialing – FIDIC Credentialing Ltd (FCL) provides the highest certification standards for infrastructure professionals and consulting engineering practitioners, giving them a globally recognised status.

• FCL provides certification services for consulting engineers, contract managers, consulting professionals, FIDIC trainers and dispute adjudicators.

• FCL’s certification programmes and examinations are delivered internationally and recognised by the global infrastructure industry.

• FCL’s authority to provide certification services is recognised by major clients in the infrastructure industry, such as multilateral development banks and other leading financial institutions and development partners.

Building a vibrant infrastructure industry community

Infrastructure. It is the silent partner of every thriving economy and the invisible backbone that supports our daily lives. From the roads we drive on to the data cables connecting us, strong infrastructure ensures smooth operation and fuels societal progress. But behind these concrete pillars and digital pathways lies a vibrant ecosystem of engineers, businesses, professionals and innovators all working towards a common goal. This is where the importance of joining an infrastructure business community comes into play.

Imagine entering a room buzzing with engineers, developers, investors and policymakers, all passionately discussing the latest advancements in green energy grids or resilient construction techniques. This is the energy you will find in FIDIC and its community – a powerful mix of expertise, collaboration and sheer drive to shape the future of our built environment.

Collectively FIDIC members lead an industry delivering solutions to the world’s most complex challenges. Consult Australia is proud to have been supporting FIDIC since 1959. We know FIDIC continues to provide a critical catalyst for global collaboration that helps ensure the strongest possible voice for our member businesses internationally.

Jonathan Cartledge CEO – Consult Australia / Australia

Unparalleled knowledge sharing: Forget siloed expertise. Joining FIDIC’s community gives you access to a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives. Learn from industry veterans as well as young professionals, exchange insights with peers and stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends in design, sustainability, innovation and technological change. Attend conferences, workshops, webinars and more hosted by leading experts.

Networking and collaboration: Business thrives on connections. Infrastructure projects are inherently complex, requiring the expertise of various stakeholders. FIDIC’s active community facilitates collaboration, opening doors to potential partnerships and joint ventures, connecting investors, engineers, contractors, operators and clients together.

Influencing and shaping the future: FIDIC’s strong business community allows members to have a voice, advocate for their interests and influence the future direction of infrastructure development. Imagine participating in policy discussions, contributing to white papers, or even joining working groups to shape regulatory frameworks. Your collective voice becomes a powerful force for positive change.

Access to resources and opportunities: Navigating the infrastructure landscape can be daunting. FIDIC provides various resources to support its member associations and the wider infrastructure sector.

Join a network of dedicated, member associations, companies, stakeholders and individuals, all working together to build the future, one bridge, one cable, one sustainable solution at a time.

• Members’ newsletter or targeted member communications: FIDIC members receive regular updates on FIDIC’s activities, industry events and policy work. This information keeps member associations informed about issues that impact their members at the national, regional and global levels.

• Contract Users’ Newsletter: The FIDIC contracts committee contributes to the development and publication of the regular FIDIC Contract Users’ Newsletter. This newsletter delivers updates, technical articles, guidance and customised advice related to FIDIC contracts. It offers both tailored content for specific events and broader messages for the entire FIDIC membership.

• FIDIC Academy newsletter: Stay informed about FIDIC’s training initiatives with the FIDIC Academy newsletter, which offers updates on upcoming training courses, workshops and educational opportunities tailored to our diverse membership and industry. Whether you want to improve your expertise or stay current in the evolving infrastructure sector, this newsletter provides the information required for you and your member firms’ professional development.

• Events newsletter: The events newsletter is your gateway to networking, knowledge sharing and industry engagement. With this newsletter, you’ll receive timely updates on FIDIC’s calendar of events, including conferences, summits, webinars and forums happening locally and globally. This newsletter informs you about industry gatherings, insightful discussions and opportunities to network with professionals worldwide. Take advantage of events that can enhance your career and broaden your knowledge in the infrastructure sector.

• Online engagement and social media: Stay connected and join the conversation through active engagement on popular social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, where FIDIC shares and engages its global following on the latest industry insights, updates and provides valuable content to keep you continuously informed and involved.

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Membership and Stakeholders Services Team

Anil Iyer, Interim General Manager – Membership and Stakeholder Services, aiyer@fidic.org

Oro Cohen, Senior Executive, Membership and Stakeholder Services, ocohen@fidic.org

Abs Toyinbo, Membership and Stakeholder Administrator, atoyinbo@fidic.org