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Parties and relationshipsContractDay-to-dayGovernance
Client
Employer
FM Provider
Design Consultant
Supervision Consultantas the Engineer
Main Contractor
Subconsultant
ReceiverSubcontractor
SenderSupplier
1Delivery note and packing list
Brief and feasibilityDesignTender and awardConstructionHandover and defectsOperation
PaymentStep 1 of 9
  1. Delivery note and packing list
    SupplierSubcontractor
  2. Subcontractor monthly payment application
    SubcontractorMain ContractorFIDIC Conditions of Subcontract 2011, Sub-Clause 14.3
  3. Subcontract payment assessment and certificate
    Main ContractorSubcontractorFIDIC Conditions of Subcontract 2011, Sub-Clause 14.6
  4. Interim payment application with statement and schedules
    Main ContractorEngineerFIDIC 1999 Red Book, Sub-Clause 14.3 Monthly
  5. Interim payment certificate
    EngineerMain ContractorFIDIC 1999 Red Book, Sub-Clause 14.6 28 days
  6. Payment certificate approval and payment advice
    Employer Internal stepFIDIC 1999 Red Book, Sub-Clause 14.7 56 days
  7. Tax invoice format matched to the certificate
    Main ContractorEmployer
  8. Statement at completion
    Main ContractorEngineerFIDIC 1999 Red Book, Sub-Clause 14.10 84 days
  9. Final statement and discharge
    Main ContractorEngineerFIDIC 1999 Red Book, Sub-Clause 14.11 56 days
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Short guides to the time limits, what each document must contain and sample wording, with the templates for every step.

How to write a construction claim in the UAE 6 min readHow to claim an extension of time (EOT) under FIDIC 7 min readHow interim payment applications work under FIDIC 6 min readClear to pay: the checklist before the first payment 8 min readGross vs net certified: the certificate is not the invoice 9 min readVariations in construction: request, proposal and variation order 6 min readHow to give notice of a delay 5 min readHandover in construction: snag list, taking over and the defects period 6 min readMaterial and sample approval in construction: steps, codes and templates 6 min readFire reports in construction: from the safety strategy to the civil defence certificate 6 min read
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FIDIC 1999 conditions as used across the region, VAT on every invoice and payment form, municipal and civil defence permit practice, and Arabic and English on every formal letter and agreement.

FIDIC 1999 Red BookFIDIC 1999 Yellow BookFIDIC Conditions of Subcontract 2011FIDIC White Book 2017UAE VAT law