# FIDIC Contracts **URL:** https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/c/fidic-contracts/12.md [Latest](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the FIDIC Contracts category](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/about-the-fidic-contracts-category/17)
**Author:** [@system](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2020 19:05 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/about-the-fidic-contracts-category/17 "2020-02-27T19:05:56Z")
International Federation of Consulting Engineers (commonly known as FIDIC, acronym for its French name Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils ) is an international standards organization for Consulting Engin… --- ## [Under FIDIC, can the Employer require the Contractor to purchase fencing instead of continuing to hire fencing that is already being provided?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/under-fidic-can-the-employer-require-the-contractor-to-purchase-fencing-instead-of-continuing-to-hire-fencing-that-is-already-being-provided/22561)
**Author:** [@salmo](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/salmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 January 2026 23:21 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/under-fidic-can-the-employer-require-the-contractor-to-purchase-fencing-instead-of-continuing-to-hire-fencing-that-is-already-being-provided/22561 "2026-01-21T23:21:50Z")
Several months ago, the Client/Engineer instructed the Contractor to install Heras panels around a compound, which was not part of the original scope of work. The Contractor purchased the fencing and installed it, and ha… --- ## [London Interbank Lending Rate-](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/london-interbank-lending-rate/22347)
**Author:** [@emmanuel.banda](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/emmanuel.banda)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 June 2025 13:25 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/london-interbank-lending-rate/22347 "2025-06-09T13:25:11Z")
I have received a request from the contractor regarding the current rate for London Interbank Lending Rate (Libor). However, this has now been discontinued and therefore requesting for suggestion on its equivalent to rep… --- ## [Differentiating between Plant, Materials and the Works](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/differentiating-between-plant-materials-and-the-works/21797)
**Author:** [@Mass](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Mass)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2024 10:47 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/differentiating-between-plant-materials-and-the-works/21797 "2024-07-09T10:47:55Z")
Hello, we are a European company about to sign up to the fidic yellow book with a customer in Asia. We provide industrial machinery, all of which is housed inside buildings, primarily to the agricultural industry. Our c… --- ## [FIDIC 1999 Red Book](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-1999-red-book/19996)
**Author:** [@Ian.Murphy](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Ian.Murphy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2023 16:59 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-1999-red-book/19996 "2023-03-08T16:59:44Z")
What is the remedy if the Engineer fails to respond to the Contractor’s notice seeking an extension of time? --- ## [FIDIC: Extension of Time for Construction work](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-extension-of-time-for-construction-work/5253)
**Author:** [@shamskhattak](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/shamskhattak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2020 13:48 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-extension-of-time-for-construction-work/5253 "2020-07-16T13:48:34Z")
if the contractor delay their work with out any firm reason and without approval from the employer/client for further work, can he claim for the remaining work after the time of extension if employer deny to pay? Moreove… --- ## [FIDIC: Are full standing time costs payable if a contractor was stopped from working for 40days due to an Employer's risk.](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-are-full-standing-time-costs-payable-if-a-contractor-was-stopped-from-working-for-40days-due-to-an-employers-risk/5943)
**Author:** [@Len\_M](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Len_M)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2020 11:20 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-are-full-standing-time-costs-payable-if-a-contractor-was-stopped-from-working-for-40days-due-to-an-employers-risk/5943 "2020-07-07T11:20:36Z")
Contract execution was suspended for 40 days. The contractor is claiming standing time for all labour that stayed on site, all equipment (concrete mixers, welders, compactors, excavators, trucks etc) at full hire rates. … --- ## [FIDIC: How does an advance warning work in FIDIC Red book 1999](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-how-does-an-advance-warning-work-in-fidic-red-book-1999/5896)
**Author:** [@Nico](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Nico)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2020 11:49 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-how-does-an-advance-warning-work-in-fidic-red-book-1999/5896 "2020-06-24T11:49:05Z")
We need to issue advanced warning to the client on potential time and cost issues, similar to that of an Early warning in NEC - how do I do that in FIDIC? I am told it is clause 8.3 but I cannot see this? --- ## [FIDIC: Compensation on delayed works with difference between the effective day and commencement day?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-compensation-on-delayed-works-with-difference-between-the-effective-day-and-commencement-day/5502)
**Author:** [@system](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 April 2020 07:13 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-compensation-on-delayed-works-with-difference-between-the-effective-day-and-commencement-day/5502 "2020-04-21T07:13:02Z")
The supervision works started with certificate of the effective day ahead of five months before commencement day of the contractor. In this case, Is this possible to request for the Employer to compensate 5 months re… --- ## [FIDIC: What is the clause which i want to refer for the scope change of the design and build contract ?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-what-is-the-clause-which-i-want-to-refer-for-the-scope-change-of-the-design-and-build-contract/5362)
**Author:** [@geethani](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/geethani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 October 2019 09:28 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-what-is-the-clause-which-i-want-to-refer-for-the-scope-change-of-the-design-and-build-contract/5362 "2019-10-31T09:28:10Z")
After awarding the contract the employer has been changed the component of the main scope of the contract. What is the procedure to follow in this situation according to the FIDIC guideline and what is the clause i want… --- ## [FIDIC Yellow: Is it necessary to formally refer to the Clause under which you are claiming for a particular claim / delay?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-yellow-is-it-necessary-to-formally-refer-to-the-clause-under-which-you-are-claiming-for-a-particular-claim-delay/5336)
**Author:** [@anonymous1](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/anonymous1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 October 2019 17:23 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-yellow-is-it-necessary-to-formally-refer-to-the-clause-under-which-you-are-claiming-for-a-particular-claim-delay/5336 "2019-10-16T17:23:43Z")
We have notified the Client of a particular claim / delay with sufficient detail, and also suggested potentially mitigating measures etc. as required under the Contract (ie. within the time constraint requirement), we al… --- ## [FIDIC, Yellow Book: Contractor Design related claim](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-yellow-book-contractor-design-related-claim/5326)
**Author:** [@tahirk2000](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/tahirk2000)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2019 18:52 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-yellow-book-contractor-design-related-claim/5326 "2019-10-13T18:52:22Z")
I am managing a Design and build contract Yellow Book FIDIC , whereby contractor has the obligation to design and build the infra works. There is a car park portion having four floors . According to Employer’s requiremen… --- ## [FIDIC: Admeasurement Contract Risks in FIDIC MDB 2010](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-admeasurement-contract-risks-in-fidic-mdb-2010/4908)
**Author:** [@sridhar](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/sridhar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2019 22:25 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-admeasurement-contract-risks-in-fidic-mdb-2010/4908 "2019-07-27T22:25:02Z")
FIDIC MDB 2010 - For Works Designed by Employer and Constructed by Contractor Re-measurable / Admeasurement Type of Contract If the quantities increase (reference is Tender BOQ) during the execution of project, does t… --- ## [FIDIC Red Book: works insurance](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-works-insurance/5071)
**Author:** [@Big\_Al](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Big_Al)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2019 22:07 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-works-insurance/5071 "2019-07-27T22:07:18Z")
The Contractor has works insurance. Major damage is caused due to a design error by the design engineering team. Should such loss be ( have been?) covered by the contractor’s works insurance or does liability lie with t… --- ## [FIDIC Yellow: Is contractor liable to do anything under IFC in FIDIC yellow book?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-yellow-is-contractor-liable-to-do-anything-under-ifc-in-fidic-yellow-book/4990)
**Author:** [@Morris\_Yang](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Morris_Yang)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2019 21:49 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-yellow-is-contractor-liable-to-do-anything-under-ifc-in-fidic-yellow-book/4990 "2019-07-27T21:49:23Z")
Contractor has to continually satisfy the engineer‘s requirements which comes from IFC. The cost to the Contractor is getting bigger. Is Contractor entitled to raise a claim? --- ## [FIDIC Red Book: Can the Engineer issue interim Determination under FIDIC 1999 Red Book](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-can-the-engineer-issue-interim-determination-under-fidic-1999-red-book/4986)
**Author:** [@Piyasoma](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Piyasoma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2019 21:47 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-can-the-engineer-issue-interim-determination-under-fidic-1999-red-book/4986 "2019-07-27T21:47:26Z")
The Contractor has submitted a interim EOT for the period of 3 months against the continuing delay event by the Employer subject to submission of final claim after completion of the event. Please clarify whether the Engi… --- ## [FIDIC: What is the difference between "the amount certified by the Engineer" and "the amount which is actually due"](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-what-is-the-difference-between-the-amount-certified-by-the-engineer-and-the-amount-which-is-actually-due/4891)
**Author:** [@mihaizaharia](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/mihaizaharia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2019 21:38 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-what-is-the-difference-between-the-amount-certified-by-the-engineer-and-the-amount-which-is-actually-due/4891 "2019-07-27T21:38:01Z")
Under CONS/P&DB, reference is made to “the amount certified by the Engineer” while under EPCT, the reference is made on “the amount which is actually due”. I would like to find out the difference between these definitio… --- ## [FIDIC - Red Book: Dispute Board as a Agency - FIDIC MDB 2010](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-dispute-board-as-a-agency-fidic-mdb-2010/4943)
**Author:** [@sridhar](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/sridhar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 February 2019 10:55 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-dispute-board-as-a-agency-fidic-mdb-2010/4943 "2019-02-28T10:55:24Z")
For FIDIC MDB 2010 - Instead of appointing single member or 3 members for a DB (Sub-Clause 20.2) can the Employer choose to directly employ an agency rather than an Individual who does all those DB works. So, this so cal… --- ## [FIDIC: Which are the mechanisms in the Silver Book to revoke a previously instructed Variation?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-which-are-the-mechanisms-in-the-silver-book-to-revoke-a-previously-instructed-variation/4888)
**Author:** [@mihaizaharia](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/mihaizaharia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2019 11:44 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-which-are-the-mechanisms-in-the-silver-book-to-revoke-a-previously-instructed-variation/4888 "2019-02-27T11:44:57Z")
The case is more elaborate but I’ll shorten it as much; Under the provisions of our Contract, SC 7.8 \[Royalties\], the Contractor has to pay the royalties for the materials outside the Site needed to complete the Works. D… --- ## [FIDIC Red Book: Clause 20.1 and Determination](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-clause-20-1-and-determination/4879)
**Author:** [@MCH](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/MCH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2019 11:37 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-clause-20-1-and-determination/4879 "2019-02-27T11:37:35Z")
Sub-clause 20.1 indicates in the 6th paragraph that the Engineer may make detail comments if the Contractor’s claim is disapproved. Two paragraphs later, sub-clause 20.1 states that the Engineer proceeds in accordance w… --- ## [FIDIC RED BOOK - CONS Contract - CONTRACTOR DESIGN WORKS](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-cons-contract-contractor-design-works/4769)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Keenan](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Joseph_Keenan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 January 2019 09:26 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-cons-contract-contractor-design-works/4769 "2019-01-08T09:26:46Z")
Are all Contractor Design Works deemed to be priced by the Contractor on a lump sum basis and not subject to remeasurement or does this depend on: If this has been specified in the applicable bill If the payment provis… --- ## [FIDIC: 3.1 Engineer's duties and Authority](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-3-1-engineers-duties-and-authority/4768)
**Author:** [@wissamjawhar](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/wissamjawhar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 January 2019 09:18 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-3-1-engineers-duties-and-authority/4768 "2019-01-08T09:18:49Z")
Kindly I would like more Explanation about this clause: "However,Whenever the Engineer exercises a specified authority …The Employer shall be deemed to have given approval. (d) any act by the Engineer …within 28 days o… --- ## [FIDIC: Performance guarantee extension?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-performance-guarantee-extension/4597)
**Author:** [@anonymous1](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/anonymous1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2018 14:19 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-performance-guarantee-extension/4597 "2018-09-03T14:19:43Z")
Can an employer ask Contractor for re-validation of his Performance Guarantee for very long periods of time extension (say 5 additional years whereas original period of completion was just 2 years) at his own costs when … --- ## [FIDIC (Red book): Contractor's entitlement to costs for the period of contractor's concurrent delays?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-contractors-entitlement-to-costs-for-the-period-of-contractors-concurrent-delays/4502)
**Author:** [@SESHAIAHGV](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/SESHAIAHGV)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 April 2018 09:40 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-contractors-entitlement-to-costs-for-the-period-of-contractors-concurrent-delays/4502 "2018-04-11T09:40:12Z")
There were Employer’s delays due to the non-availability of a portion of the site covered by obstructions for the contractor to proceed with the works as planned and after the assessment of the Contractor’s claim, submit… --- ## [FIDIC Red Book: Entitlement of Employer's Claim](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-entitlement-of-employers-claim/4473)
**Author:** [@SESHAIAHGV](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/SESHAIAHGV)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 March 2018 09:38 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-entitlement-of-employers-claim/4473 "2018-03-23T09:38:13Z")
The Employer is entitled to claim an amount, to be reimbursed by the Contractor, under Sub-Clause 2.5 of the Red Book, if the Employer considers to be entitled to any payment under any clause or otherwise in connection w… --- ## [FIDIC Red Book: Difference between lump sum contract and Fixed sum contract](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-difference-between-lump-sum-contract-and-fixed-sum-contract/4472)
**Author:** [@SESHAIAHGV](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/SESHAIAHGV)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 March 2018 09:17 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-red-book-difference-between-lump-sum-contract-and-fixed-sum-contract/4472 "2018-03-23T09:17:39Z")
My understanding is that it is a lump sum contract under FIDIC red book, although the payment under the contract sum is proposed by using the bill of quantities, with fixed item rates, but for the actual quantities of wo… --- ## [FIDCI Red Book - Omitted Bill Item](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidci-red-book-omitted-bill-item/4388)
**Author:** [@811](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/811)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2018 08:41 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidci-red-book-omitted-bill-item/4388 "2018-03-16T08:41:36Z")
In this contract the BOQ adopts CESMM4 including its preamble clauses. An item is shown on a tender drawing and carried forward into the construction drawings but is not in the bill. The Contractor claims a new bill it… --- ## [Specific Clause omission by the Client Representative from the contract](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/specific-clause-omission-by-the-client-representative-from-the-contract/4429)
**Author:** [@mikemorris](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/mikemorris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2018 08:04 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/specific-clause-omission-by-the-client-representative-from-the-contract/4429 "2018-02-06T08:04:50Z")
I work for a construction company in the Caribbean. We are currently in the middle of negotiating a contract for resurfacing works, valued at approximately 12 mil USD. The client has brought a consultant engineer on boa… --- ## [FIDIC: The Employer declare that All information relating the site, soil data and other aspects provided in the Tender Documents and Drawings and/or given by the Consultant’s staff are to be treated strictly as general information only without any warrant](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-the-employer-declare-that-all-information-relating-the-site-soil-data-and-other-aspects-provided-in-the-tender-documents-and-drawings-and-or-given-by-the-consultant-s-staff-are-to-be-treated-strictly-as-general-information-only-without-any-warrant/4357)
**Author:** [@Morris\_Yang](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Morris_Yang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 December 2017 08:36 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-the-employer-declare-that-all-information-relating-the-site-soil-data-and-other-aspects-provided-in-the-tender-documents-and-drawings-and-or-given-by-the-consultant-s-staff-are-to-be-treated-strictly-as-general-information-only-without-any-warrant/4357 "2017-12-13T08:36:25Z")
If so, as a Contractor, shall we conduct construction work with confidence? It means Any subsequent damage caused by the incorrect info provided by the employer must be beared by the contractor? --- ## [FIDIC: What are the major practical differences between yellow book and silver book?](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-what-are-the-major-practical-differences-between-yellow-book-and-silver-book/4330)
**Author:** [@system](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 December 2017 09:49 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/fidic-what-are-the-major-practical-differences-between-yellow-book-and-silver-book/4330 "2017-12-01T09:49:37Z")
Considering large scale civil engineering projects, incorporating electro-mechanical equipment, what would be the headline differences between a multiple yellow book approach and a single silver book contract? [Next page](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/c/fidic-contracts/12.md?page=1)