How To Ensure Engineer’s Responses And Instructions Do Not Result In Expensive Claims
A request came from one of our blog followers. It was to examine the Engineer’s duty to provide instructions and responses within a reasonable time. In my experience, failure of the Engineer to comply with such obligations often gives rise to claims. Delayed issue of drawings or instructions are a regular feature of projects around the world.
I shall use the 1999 FIDIC Red Book as an example, although other forms of contract also contain similar provisions.
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