FIDIC 1999 Claims
A Guide to Claims for Extensions of Time and Additional Payment Under the Red, Yellow and Silver Books
A new book by Andy Hewitt, FICCP, FCIOB, FCICES, FQSi
Inadequately expressed claims are one of the most frequent reasons for time-consuming and costly disputes. Andy Hewitt’s latest book examines the FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books. He takes a look at each clause that provides entitlement to make a claim for an extension of time and additional payment.
Andy explains in practical terms the interpretation and application of clauses. He also discusses FIDIC procedures for:
- The giving of notices.
- The submission of detailed particulars of the claim.
- The Engineer’s responses and determinations.
More importantly, the book also informs the reader what FIDIC does not say. Andy addresses common problems he sees time and time again including:
- What to include in the particulars of a claim.
- How to demonstrate an extension of time.
- What costs to include in a claim for additional payment.
- How to compile a claim.
- What ought to be in an Engineer’s response or determination.
He shares his experience and advice, and provides detailed examples, all in accordance with best professional practice.
From the foreword by Paul Gibbons, President of the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners.
"This is a must-have book for anyone dealing with FIDIC contracts. It should be used by Employers, Contractors, Lawyers, Consultants and all those involved with effective contract administration and dispute resolution and avoidance. I highly recommend it."
About Andy Hewitt
Andy Hewitt has over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry, working in locations around the world. His earlier career included senior positions with contractors, subcontractors and consultants in project, commercial and contract management roles. During this time, he worked on many major and prestigious international projects.
For the past 15 years, Andy has specialised in contractual matters, claims and disputes on a consultancy basis and providing training and education on such matters.
FIDIC 1999 Claims may be obtained from Amazon in hard cover, paperback, and e-book formats.
FIDIC 2017 Notices
A guide to the requirements, content and composition of notices under the FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver books
Some of the biggest mistakes that contractors make when it comes to claims relate to notices. Such failures include:
- Failure to give notices when obliged to do so by the contract.
- Failure to give notices within the time-frames specified in the contract.
- Failure to properly identify communications as notices.
- Failure to record the necessary information within notices.
- Failure to cite the contractual clause under which the notice is given.
- Failure to address and/or copy the notice to the correct party.
- Failure to deliver to the notice to the place specified in the contract.
- Failure to deliver to the notice by the means of communication specified in the contract.
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