Construction contract FIDIC 2017 notice of claim

Notices: Should a Contractor submit if he is not sure whether he intends to make a claim?

A Claims Class blog follower recently asked for advice on the correct interpretation of FIDIC Sub-Clause 20.1 (Contractor’s Claims).  What happens in situations where the Contractor is not sure if it will submit a claim or not - should they submit a notice of claim?

Often the Contractor becomes aware of an event that may cause delay, additional Cost or entitlement for additional payment. At that time, he may not be aware of the final effect of the event.
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Notices, Conditions Precedent and Time Bars

One of the most frequently asked questions at CPD events and our Claims Class Intensive Training Courses is in connection with notices. The questions are usually along the lines of , ‘If we fail to send a notice of claim, or we do not send the notice in time, will our claim be time-barred?’Read more