The Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) published updated contract forms in 2017, which have been widely adopted in the construction industry. The 2017 editions aim to provide more balanced and fair contract conditions for all parties involved.
Most disputes arise because a Contractor wants an Extension of Time (EOT) and Cost, but the Employer only wants to grant one. fidic 2017 a practical legal guide pdf updated
The 1999 version allowed the Engineer to act as a quasi-judge. The 2017 version turns the Engineer into a case manager, sending real disputes to the . fidic 2017 a practical legal guide pdf updated
A good guide will instruct you to redline the Employer’s Requirements before signing to ensure that "unforeseeable" is not defined circularly. fidic 2017 a practical legal guide pdf updated