An Employer's and Engineer's Guide to the Fidic Conditions of Contract

by Robinson, Michael D.

• ISBN13: 9781118385609
• ISBN10: 1118385608
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-04-22
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This book sets out the essential administrative requirements of an FIDIC-based contract by reference to the FIDIC 1999 Red Book. The obligations and duties of the Employer and the Engineer are identified and discussed, while potential pitfalls are highlighted and likely consequences pointed out. Included in the guide are a number of appendices, including model letters which will be of value to less experienced staff. Essential reading for engineers, quantity surveyors and project managers.

Author Biography

Michael D. Robinson, Independent Consulting Engineer has 50 years of experience with contract management and contractual issues for major civil engineering projects worldwide. He has extensive experience with dispute resolution, engineers’ decisions, dispute resolution boards and he lectures on the practical on-site usage aspects of FIDIC contracts.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements and Dedication

Chapter 1-The Employer and the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction (CONS) – The Red Book

Chapter 2-The Engineer and the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction (CONS) – The Red Book

Appendices

Appendix A Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-build (P&DB)

The Yellow Book

Appendix B Conditions of Contract for EPC/Turnkey Projects(EPCT)

Appendix C Other FIDIC Publications

Appendix D Employer’s Claims under a CONS Contract

Appendix E Contractor’s Claims under a CONS Contract

Appendix F Preparation of Interim Payment Certificates

Appendix G Model Form for Submissions to the Engineer

Appendix H Model Form of Engineer’s Order for Varied Works

Appendix I Model Form of Daywork/Daily Record Sheets

Model Letters for Use by the Employer

Model Letters for Use by the Contractor

Introduction to Indexes

Index of Sub-Clauses (FIDIC System)

Index of Sub-Clauses (sorted according to FIDIC clause numbering system)