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What is the name of the organization that published this document?
What is the name of the organization that published this document?
Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC)
What is the full name of the FIDIC document being referred to?
What is the full name of the FIDIC document being referred to?
FIDIC® Conditions of Contract for Construction for Building and Engineering Works Designed by the Employer
What is the edition of the document?
What is the edition of the document?
Second Edition 2017
What is the purpose of the Guidance for the Preparation of Particular Conditions and Annexes?
What is the purpose of the Guidance for the Preparation of Particular Conditions and Annexes?
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What is the main principle of FIDIC contracts, specifically for construction projects?
What is the main principle of FIDIC contracts, specifically for construction projects?
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What are two types of contract information included in the Particular Conditions?
What are two types of contract information included in the Particular Conditions?
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What advice is provided to drafters of contract documents regarding Special Provisions?
What advice is provided to drafters of contract documents regarding Special Provisions?
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The General Conditions of FIDIC contracts can be freely modified without prior written consent from FIDIC.
The General Conditions of FIDIC contracts can be freely modified without prior written consent from FIDIC.
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What is the primary language for which the FIDIC considers the official and authentic text?
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General Conditions of Construction Contract
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General Provisions:
- Defines key terms and phrases (definitions)
- Explains how the contract will be interpreted (interpretation)
- Outlines the communication process (notices and communications)
- Specifies the applicable law and language (law and language)
- Establishes document hierarchy (priority of documents)
- Describes the formal contract formation (contract agreement)
- Addresses contract transfers (assignment)
- Covers obligations regarding document handling (document care and supply)
- Details issues about delayed plans and instructions (delayed drawings or instructions)
- Addresses the use of documents (employer/contractor use of documents)
- Specifies confidentiality rules (confidentiality)
- Outlines legal compliance (compliance with laws)
- Details joint liability (joint and several liability)
- Outlines limits on liability (limitation of liability)
- Explains contract termination (contract termination)
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The Employer:
- Right to site access (right of access to the site)
- Assistance requirements (assistance)
- Employer's staff and other contractors (employer's personnel and other contractors)
- Employer's financial security (employer's financial arrangements)
- Site data and references (site data and items of reference)
- Material/equipment supply (employer-supplied materials and employer's equipment)
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The Engineer:
- Engineer's role and responsibilities (the engineer)
- Engineer's duties and authority (engineer's duties and authority)
- Engineer's representative (the engineer's representative)
- Engineer's delegation (delegation by the engineer)
- Engineer's instructions (engineer's instructions)
- Engineer's replacement (replacement of the engineer)
- Agreement or determination processes (agreement or determination)
- Meetings (meetings)
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The Contractor:
- Contractor's overall obligations (contractor's general obligations)
- Performance security requirements (performance security)
- Contractor's representative (contractor's representative)
- Contractor's documents (contractor's documents)
- Training obligations (training)
- Cooperation mandates (co-operation)
- Site markings (setting out)
- Health and safety responsibilities (health and safety obligations)
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This quiz covers the essential general provisions of construction contracts, including definitions, interpretation, communication processes, and legal compliance. Dive into key concepts such as contract formation, document hierarchy, and liability limitations. Test your understanding of these foundational principles in construction law.
