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Engineer and Main Contractor

Engineer’s determination

EngineerMain Contractor
Clause
FIDIC 1999 Red BookSub-Clause 3.5
Time limit
The Engineer responds within 42 days of receiving the detailed claim (Sub-Clause 20.1)
Format
WordLanguage: English and Arabic
Stage
Post-contract: 5. Changes and claimsRoute: 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

  • Fair determination of time and cost after consulting both parties, with reasons.
  • Sent by the Engineer to the Main Contractor.
  • Written to FIDIC 1999 Red Book, Sub-Clause 3.5.
  • Time limit: The Engineer responds within 42 days of receiving the detailed claim (Sub-Clause 20.1).
  • Step 7 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 7 of 10View all
BeforeFully detailed extension of time and prolongation claim
This documentEngineer’s determination
AfterEngineer’s recommendation to the Employer (time and cost)