Training Course “Making and Writing of DB Decisions & Opinions”

  • Training Course “Making and Writing of DB Decisions & Opinions”
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SPEAKERS

Ajit Kumar Mishra
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Dai Qingkang
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Nguyen Nam Trung
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Tilak Kolonne
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SPONSORS

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

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

ANNOUNCEMENT on Training Course 11-12 April 2026M&W of DB Decision on April 11-12 2026 Registration form

Saturday, 11/04/2026
Apollo 1 Meeting Room, Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel 17 Ton Duc Thang Street, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
09:00am-10:30am
Tilak Kolonne
Profile
A.1..Type of Adjudication
10:30am-11:00am Teabreak
11:00am-12:30pm
Tilak Kolonne
Profile
A.2.Concept of DAB Practice
01:30pm-03:00pm
Tilak Kolonne
Profile
A-3. Procedural Rules FIDIC 2017
Tilak Kolonne
Profile
A-4. Reasoning
03:00pm-03:30pm Teabreak
03:30pm-05:00pm
Nguyen Nam Trung
Profile
DB Decision-Task 1 – Managing the Referral Process
Nguyen Nam Trung
Profile
DB Decision-Task 2 – Review of the Referral
Nguyen Nam Trung
Profile
DB Decision-Task 3 – Establishing the Timetable
Nguyen Nam Trung
Profile
DB Decision-Task 4 – Review of Response
Nguyen Nam Trung
Profile
DB Decision-Task 5 – Managing additional exchanges
Sunday, 12/04/2026
Apollo 1 Meeting Room, Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel 17 Ton Duc Thang Street, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
09:00am-10:30am
Ajit Kumar Mishra
Profile
DB Decision-Task 6 – Assessment of Evidence
Ajit Kumar Mishra
Profile
DB Decision-Task 7 – Hearings
10:30am-11:00am Teabreak
11:00am-12:30pm
Dai Qingkang
Profile
DB Decision-Task 8 – Deliberation among Board Members
Dai Qingkang
Profile
DB Decision-Task 9 – Structuring the Decision Document
01:00pm-03:00pm
Dai Qingkang
Profile
DB Decision-Task 10 – Compliance with FIDIC Contract Provisions and Formalities
Dai Qingkang
Profile
DB Decision-Task 11: Post-Decision Considerations
03:00pm-03:30pm Teabreak
03:30pm-05:00pm
Nguyen Nam Trung
Profile
Guidance to FCA exam and Writing Homeworks
Register
  • Participation fee for 01 participant: 15,000,000 VND
  • 10% discount for participants who are members of SCLVN
  • 10% discount for the second participant onwards from the same organization

Beneficiary: Construction Law Research, Development and Trainning Center
Address: No. 26, Lot B1, Dai Kim – Dinh Cong New Urban Area, Dinh Cong Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Bank Account Number: 1970999666
Bank Name: ACB (Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank)
Payment Reference: “DAAB2026 – Participant’s Name – Phone Number”

Email: sclc@scl.org.vn; vanphongsclc@gmail.com

Ajit Kumar Mishra

Beyond the Protocol: India’s Divergent Approach to Delay and Disruption Analysis in Construction Arbitration

Ajit Kumar Mishra is a prominent figure in the dispute resolution field, particularly in the context of construction and infrastructure projects. He is currently serving as as a board member as Director (Works) in IRCON International Ltd, a central public sector entity executing infrastructure projects in over 25 countries. Prior to this posting he had been heading Contract Management Division for a USD 12 billion World Bank / JICA funded infrastructure project in India.
Mr Ajit Kumar Mishra has a strong background in engineering, management, and law, holding a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, an LLM in International Dispute Resolution, an MBA in International Business, and a Diploma in International Arbitration. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), Fellow of Prime Dispute (UK) and has been member of UK Adjudicators, Dispute Resolution Board Foundation.
He has over 30 years of professional work experience in the field of Project Management, International Procurement, Contract Management, Risk Management, Infrastructure Financing and Dispute Resolution for large infrastructure project.
He is a FIDIC Certified Adjudicator and is listed on the FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators. He also holds a FIDIC Certified Trainer credential, which underscores his authority to train others in FIDIC contract methodologies.
He is empanelled as arbitrator and adjudicator in several international arbitration institutions. He serves as arbitrator, adjudicator and mediator in domestic arbitration, and also international disputes.
He also serves as Vice Chairman of Society of Construction Law, India; an India delegate of ICC Arbitration and ADR Committee and Member of ICC Institute of World Business Law.
His expertise also covers a range of practice areas including arbitration, adjudication, dispute boards, emergency arbitration, expert determination, expert witness, and mediation.
In addition to serving as arbitrator and adjudicator, Mr Mishra has contributed to the academic field with publications such as his work on the dispute resolution mechanism in FIDIC-based construction contracts in India.
He has received several awards during service including ‘National Awards of Outstanding Service’ highest award given by Govt of India to an officer.

Dai Qingkang

An associate professor of Southeast University Law School, Nanjing, China

Dr. DAI, Qingkang is an associate professor of Southeast University Law School, Nanjing, China, and the FIDIC Certified Adjudicator listed on the FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators. He is also the Certified EnvSP and Trainer certified by the Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure (USA). Dr. Dai is an arbitrator of construction disputes at Jiangsu (Nanjing) International Commercial Arbitration Center and some other arbitration institutions. He taught international commercial arbitration course at Levin College of Law, University of Florida in 2019 and 2023 as the visiting legal professor. Dr. Dai is also a practicing lawyer and was Listed as one of the Top 100 Lawyers for China Practice in 2017 by China Business Law Journal.

Nguyen Nam Trung

Chair of SCLVN, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager/Trainer/Adjudicator

Trung has more than 20 years of experiences in construction industries: commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. In particular, he has deep knowledge in power projects with EPC/Turnkey contracts.
He is FIDIC Certified Trainer on Fundamental Contracts and Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey), and Member of Writing Committee and Examination Committee, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) programme.

Trung has been enlisted to the Panels of Arbitrators in Brunei Darussalam (BDAC), China (BAC/BIAC), Malaysia (AIAC), Myanmar (MIAC), Japan (JACC), Thailand (THAC), and Vietnam (VIAC).
He has experience as Chair of Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) in power projects, has been certified by FCL as FIDIC Certified Adjudicator, and listed on FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators.

Tilak Kolonne

Dispute Board member/ Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Expert Witness

I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor by profession. I am currently a freelance consultant and a practicing Dispute Board Member/ Adjudicator, Mediator and Arbitrator with about 35 years international experience in construction industry.
Academic qualifications in B Sc in Quantity Surveying, Diploma in Arbitration, followed a course in Adjudication and training as a Mediator.
I had been Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), United Kingdom and Associate member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb), United Kingdom. I served as the Country Representative of Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF), USA.
My experience includes about 15 years’ experience in international projects in Dubai, Oman, Qatar, Maldives and Seychelles. I currently serve as Dispute Board member/ Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Expert Witness in Sri Lanka in various projects. I serve as member of Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) for a construction project in Punjab, India. In addition, I am actively engaged in various construction projects in contracts administration, dispute avoidance and resolution in the capacity of Arbitrator, adjudicator and as party representative/ consultant.
I actively participated in various international dispute resolution forums and seminars in Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Tilak Kolonne

Dispute Board member/ Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Expert Witness

I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor by profession. I am currently a freelance consultant and a practicing Dispute Board Member/ Adjudicator, Mediator and Arbitrator with about 35 years international experience in construction industry.
Academic qualifications in B Sc in Quantity Surveying, Diploma in Arbitration, followed a course in Adjudication and training as a Mediator.
I had been Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), United Kingdom and Associate member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb), United Kingdom. I served as the Country Representative of Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF), USA.
My experience includes about 15 years’ experience in international projects in Dubai, Oman, Qatar, Maldives and Seychelles. I currently serve as Dispute Board member/ Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Expert Witness in Sri Lanka in various projects. I serve as member of Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) for a construction project in Punjab, India. In addition, I am actively engaged in various construction projects in contracts administration, dispute avoidance and resolution in the capacity of Arbitrator, adjudicator and as party representative/ consultant.
I actively participated in various international dispute resolution forums and seminars in Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Tilak Kolonne

Dispute Board member/ Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Expert Witness

I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor by profession. I am currently a freelance consultant and a practicing Dispute Board Member/ Adjudicator, Mediator and Arbitrator with about 35 years international experience in construction industry.
Academic qualifications in B Sc in Quantity Surveying, Diploma in Arbitration, followed a course in Adjudication and training as a Mediator.
I had been Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), United Kingdom and Associate member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb), United Kingdom. I served as the Country Representative of Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF), USA.
My experience includes about 15 years’ experience in international projects in Dubai, Oman, Qatar, Maldives and Seychelles. I currently serve as Dispute Board member/ Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Expert Witness in Sri Lanka in various projects. I serve as member of Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) for a construction project in Punjab, India. In addition, I am actively engaged in various construction projects in contracts administration, dispute avoidance and resolution in the capacity of Arbitrator, adjudicator and as party representative/ consultant.
I actively participated in various international dispute resolution forums and seminars in Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Tilak Kolonne

Dispute Board member/ Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Expert Witness

I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor by profession. I am currently a freelance consultant and a practicing Dispute Board Member/ Adjudicator, Mediator and Arbitrator with about 35 years international experience in construction industry.
Academic qualifications in B Sc in Quantity Surveying, Diploma in Arbitration, followed a course in Adjudication and training as a Mediator.
I had been Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), United Kingdom and Associate member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb), United Kingdom. I served as the Country Representative of Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF), USA.
My experience includes about 15 years’ experience in international projects in Dubai, Oman, Qatar, Maldives and Seychelles. I currently serve as Dispute Board member/ Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Expert Witness in Sri Lanka in various projects. I serve as member of Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) for a construction project in Punjab, India. In addition, I am actively engaged in various construction projects in contracts administration, dispute avoidance and resolution in the capacity of Arbitrator, adjudicator and as party representative/ consultant.
I actively participated in various international dispute resolution forums and seminars in Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Tilak Kolonne

Dispute Board member/ Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Expert Witness

I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor by profession. I am currently a freelance consultant and a practicing Dispute Board Member/ Adjudicator, Mediator and Arbitrator with about 35 years international experience in construction industry.
Academic qualifications in B Sc in Quantity Surveying, Diploma in Arbitration, followed a course in Adjudication and training as a Mediator.
I had been Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), United Kingdom and Associate member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb), United Kingdom. I served as the Country Representative of Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF), USA.
My experience includes about 15 years’ experience in international projects in Dubai, Oman, Qatar, Maldives and Seychelles. I currently serve as Dispute Board member/ Adjudicator, Arbitrator, Expert Witness in Sri Lanka in various projects. I serve as member of Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) for a construction project in Punjab, India. In addition, I am actively engaged in various construction projects in contracts administration, dispute avoidance and resolution in the capacity of Arbitrator, adjudicator and as party representative/ consultant.
I actively participated in various international dispute resolution forums and seminars in Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Nguyen Nam Trung

Chair of SCLVN, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager/Trainer/Adjudicator

Trung has more than 20 years of experiences in construction industries: commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. In particular, he has deep knowledge in power projects with EPC/Turnkey contracts.
He is FIDIC Certified Trainer on Fundamental Contracts and Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey), and Member of Writing Committee and Examination Committee, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) programme.

Trung has been enlisted to the Panels of Arbitrators in Brunei Darussalam (BDAC), China (BAC/BIAC), Malaysia (AIAC), Myanmar (MIAC), Japan (JACC), Thailand (THAC), and Vietnam (VIAC).
He has experience as Chair of Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) in power projects, has been certified by FCL as FIDIC Certified Adjudicator, and listed on FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators.

Nguyen Nam Trung

Chair of SCLVN, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager/Trainer/Adjudicator

Trung has more than 20 years of experiences in construction industries: commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. In particular, he has deep knowledge in power projects with EPC/Turnkey contracts.
He is FIDIC Certified Trainer on Fundamental Contracts and Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey), and Member of Writing Committee and Examination Committee, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) programme.

Trung has been enlisted to the Panels of Arbitrators in Brunei Darussalam (BDAC), China (BAC/BIAC), Malaysia (AIAC), Myanmar (MIAC), Japan (JACC), Thailand (THAC), and Vietnam (VIAC).
He has experience as Chair of Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) in power projects, has been certified by FCL as FIDIC Certified Adjudicator, and listed on FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators.

Nguyen Nam Trung

Chair of SCLVN, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager/Trainer/Adjudicator

Trung has more than 20 years of experiences in construction industries: commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. In particular, he has deep knowledge in power projects with EPC/Turnkey contracts.
He is FIDIC Certified Trainer on Fundamental Contracts and Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey), and Member of Writing Committee and Examination Committee, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) programme.

Trung has been enlisted to the Panels of Arbitrators in Brunei Darussalam (BDAC), China (BAC/BIAC), Malaysia (AIAC), Myanmar (MIAC), Japan (JACC), Thailand (THAC), and Vietnam (VIAC).
He has experience as Chair of Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) in power projects, has been certified by FCL as FIDIC Certified Adjudicator, and listed on FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators.

Nguyen Nam Trung

Chair of SCLVN, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager/Trainer/Adjudicator

Trung has more than 20 years of experiences in construction industries: commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. In particular, he has deep knowledge in power projects with EPC/Turnkey contracts.
He is FIDIC Certified Trainer on Fundamental Contracts and Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey), and Member of Writing Committee and Examination Committee, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) programme.

Trung has been enlisted to the Panels of Arbitrators in Brunei Darussalam (BDAC), China (BAC/BIAC), Malaysia (AIAC), Myanmar (MIAC), Japan (JACC), Thailand (THAC), and Vietnam (VIAC).
He has experience as Chair of Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) in power projects, has been certified by FCL as FIDIC Certified Adjudicator, and listed on FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators.

Nguyen Nam Trung

Chair of SCLVN, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager/Trainer/Adjudicator

Trung has more than 20 years of experiences in construction industries: commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. In particular, he has deep knowledge in power projects with EPC/Turnkey contracts.
He is FIDIC Certified Trainer on Fundamental Contracts and Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey), and Member of Writing Committee and Examination Committee, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) programme.

Trung has been enlisted to the Panels of Arbitrators in Brunei Darussalam (BDAC), China (BAC/BIAC), Malaysia (AIAC), Myanmar (MIAC), Japan (JACC), Thailand (THAC), and Vietnam (VIAC).
He has experience as Chair of Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) in power projects, has been certified by FCL as FIDIC Certified Adjudicator, and listed on FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators.

Ajit Kumar Mishra

Beyond the Protocol: India’s Divergent Approach to Delay and Disruption Analysis in Construction Arbitration

Ajit Kumar Mishra is a prominent figure in the dispute resolution field, particularly in the context of construction and infrastructure projects. He is currently serving as as a board member as Director (Works) in IRCON International Ltd, a central public sector entity executing infrastructure projects in over 25 countries. Prior to this posting he had been heading Contract Management Division for a USD 12 billion World Bank / JICA funded infrastructure project in India.
Mr Ajit Kumar Mishra has a strong background in engineering, management, and law, holding a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, an LLM in International Dispute Resolution, an MBA in International Business, and a Diploma in International Arbitration. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), Fellow of Prime Dispute (UK) and has been member of UK Adjudicators, Dispute Resolution Board Foundation.
He has over 30 years of professional work experience in the field of Project Management, International Procurement, Contract Management, Risk Management, Infrastructure Financing and Dispute Resolution for large infrastructure project.
He is a FIDIC Certified Adjudicator and is listed on the FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators. He also holds a FIDIC Certified Trainer credential, which underscores his authority to train others in FIDIC contract methodologies.
He is empanelled as arbitrator and adjudicator in several international arbitration institutions. He serves as arbitrator, adjudicator and mediator in domestic arbitration, and also international disputes.
He also serves as Vice Chairman of Society of Construction Law, India; an India delegate of ICC Arbitration and ADR Committee and Member of ICC Institute of World Business Law.
His expertise also covers a range of practice areas including arbitration, adjudication, dispute boards, emergency arbitration, expert determination, expert witness, and mediation.
In addition to serving as arbitrator and adjudicator, Mr Mishra has contributed to the academic field with publications such as his work on the dispute resolution mechanism in FIDIC-based construction contracts in India.
He has received several awards during service including ‘National Awards of Outstanding Service’ highest award given by Govt of India to an officer.

Ajit Kumar Mishra

Beyond the Protocol: India’s Divergent Approach to Delay and Disruption Analysis in Construction Arbitration

Ajit Kumar Mishra is a prominent figure in the dispute resolution field, particularly in the context of construction and infrastructure projects. He is currently serving as as a board member as Director (Works) in IRCON International Ltd, a central public sector entity executing infrastructure projects in over 25 countries. Prior to this posting he had been heading Contract Management Division for a USD 12 billion World Bank / JICA funded infrastructure project in India.
Mr Ajit Kumar Mishra has a strong background in engineering, management, and law, holding a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, an LLM in International Dispute Resolution, an MBA in International Business, and a Diploma in International Arbitration. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), Fellow of Prime Dispute (UK) and has been member of UK Adjudicators, Dispute Resolution Board Foundation.
He has over 30 years of professional work experience in the field of Project Management, International Procurement, Contract Management, Risk Management, Infrastructure Financing and Dispute Resolution for large infrastructure project.
He is a FIDIC Certified Adjudicator and is listed on the FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators. He also holds a FIDIC Certified Trainer credential, which underscores his authority to train others in FIDIC contract methodologies.
He is empanelled as arbitrator and adjudicator in several international arbitration institutions. He serves as arbitrator, adjudicator and mediator in domestic arbitration, and also international disputes.
He also serves as Vice Chairman of Society of Construction Law, India; an India delegate of ICC Arbitration and ADR Committee and Member of ICC Institute of World Business Law.
His expertise also covers a range of practice areas including arbitration, adjudication, dispute boards, emergency arbitration, expert determination, expert witness, and mediation.
In addition to serving as arbitrator and adjudicator, Mr Mishra has contributed to the academic field with publications such as his work on the dispute resolution mechanism in FIDIC-based construction contracts in India.
He has received several awards during service including ‘National Awards of Outstanding Service’ highest award given by Govt of India to an officer.

Dai Qingkang

An associate professor of Southeast University Law School, Nanjing, China

Dr. DAI, Qingkang is an associate professor of Southeast University Law School, Nanjing, China, and the FIDIC Certified Adjudicator listed on the FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators. He is also the Certified EnvSP and Trainer certified by the Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure (USA). Dr. Dai is an arbitrator of construction disputes at Jiangsu (Nanjing) International Commercial Arbitration Center and some other arbitration institutions. He taught international commercial arbitration course at Levin College of Law, University of Florida in 2019 and 2023 as the visiting legal professor. Dr. Dai is also a practicing lawyer and was Listed as one of the Top 100 Lawyers for China Practice in 2017 by China Business Law Journal.

Dai Qingkang

An associate professor of Southeast University Law School, Nanjing, China

Dr. DAI, Qingkang is an associate professor of Southeast University Law School, Nanjing, China, and the FIDIC Certified Adjudicator listed on the FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators. He is also the Certified EnvSP and Trainer certified by the Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure (USA). Dr. Dai is an arbitrator of construction disputes at Jiangsu (Nanjing) International Commercial Arbitration Center and some other arbitration institutions. He taught international commercial arbitration course at Levin College of Law, University of Florida in 2019 and 2023 as the visiting legal professor. Dr. Dai is also a practicing lawyer and was Listed as one of the Top 100 Lawyers for China Practice in 2017 by China Business Law Journal.

Dai Qingkang

An associate professor of Southeast University Law School, Nanjing, China

Dr. DAI, Qingkang is an associate professor of Southeast University Law School, Nanjing, China, and the FIDIC Certified Adjudicator listed on the FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators. He is also the Certified EnvSP and Trainer certified by the Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure (USA). Dr. Dai is an arbitrator of construction disputes at Jiangsu (Nanjing) International Commercial Arbitration Center and some other arbitration institutions. He taught international commercial arbitration course at Levin College of Law, University of Florida in 2019 and 2023 as the visiting legal professor. Dr. Dai is also a practicing lawyer and was Listed as one of the Top 100 Lawyers for China Practice in 2017 by China Business Law Journal.

Dai Qingkang

An associate professor of Southeast University Law School, Nanjing, China

Dr. DAI, Qingkang is an associate professor of Southeast University Law School, Nanjing, China, and the FIDIC Certified Adjudicator listed on the FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators. He is also the Certified EnvSP and Trainer certified by the Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure (USA). Dr. Dai is an arbitrator of construction disputes at Jiangsu (Nanjing) International Commercial Arbitration Center and some other arbitration institutions. He taught international commercial arbitration course at Levin College of Law, University of Florida in 2019 and 2023 as the visiting legal professor. Dr. Dai is also a practicing lawyer and was Listed as one of the Top 100 Lawyers for China Practice in 2017 by China Business Law Journal.

Nguyen Nam Trung

Chair of SCLVN, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager/Trainer/Adjudicator

Trung has more than 20 years of experiences in construction industries: commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. In particular, he has deep knowledge in power projects with EPC/Turnkey contracts.
He is FIDIC Certified Trainer on Fundamental Contracts and Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey), and Member of Writing Committee and Examination Committee, FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) programme.

Trung has been enlisted to the Panels of Arbitrators in Brunei Darussalam (BDAC), China (BAC/BIAC), Malaysia (AIAC), Myanmar (MIAC), Japan (JACC), Thailand (THAC), and Vietnam (VIAC).
He has experience as Chair of Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) in power projects, has been certified by FCL as FIDIC Certified Adjudicator, and listed on FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators.

Training Course “Making and Writing of DB Decisions & Opinions”

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

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

ANNOUNCEMENT on Training Course 11-12 April 2026M&W of DB Decision on April 11-12 2026 Registration form

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