Engineer and Main Contractor

Early warning notice

Main ContractorEngineer
Clause
FIDIC 1999 Red BookSub-Clause 8.3
Time limit
Promptly, when a probable future event may delay or disrupt the works
Format
WordLanguage: English
Stage
Post-contract: 4. Build and monitorRoute: Both routes
Procurement routeApplies to the Employer, consultants and Main Contractor

The Employer designs through its consultant, tenders complete drawings and bills, and the contractor builds. FIDIC 1999 Red Book.

What this document does

  • Gives advance notice of a probable event affecting time, cost or quality so it can be managed together.
  • Sent by the Main Contractor to the Engineer.
  • Written to FIDIC 1999 Red Book, Sub-Clause 8.3.
  • Time limit: Promptly, when a probable future event may delay or disrupt the works.
  • Step 1 of 10 in the Delay and extension of time process.

What you get

Where it sits in the processes

Delay and extension of time, step 1 of 10View all
Start of the process
This documentEarly warning notice
AfterSubcontractor notice of delay and claim

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