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Engineer and Main Contractor

Notice that an instruction is a variation (FIDIC 2017)

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Main ContractorEngineer
Clause
FIDIC 2017 Red and Yellow BooksSub-Clause 3.5
Time limit
Immediately, before the work starts; the Engineer has 7 days to respond or the instruction is revoked
Format
Word, 3 pagesLanguage: English, plus a full Arabic copy
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 2017 Red Book.

What this document does

  • Notifies under Sub-Clause 3.5 that an instruction is a Variation, with the comparison, an early estimate and the Engineer’s response form.
  • Sent by the Main Contractor to the Engineer.
  • Written to FIDIC 2017 Red and Yellow Books, Sub-Clause 3.5.
  • Time limit: Immediately, before the work starts; the Engineer has 7 days to respond or the instruction is revoked.

What you get