FIDIC QUIZ No: 1

1. Is the Clause 8.3 programme a contract document?

2. Does the Engineer have to approve/consent to the Clause 8.3 programme?

3. Is it good practice to incorporate a detailed programme into a contract?

4. How can the Engineer modify the Clause 8.3 programme after the works have progressed according to the same i.e. after the Engineer has not raised an objection within 21 days of receiving the programme (let’s assume that the programme complies with the contract)?

5. Does the Contractor have to submit early (before the event or occurrence of delay) contractual notifications for information/drawings which the Engineer knows he already has to provide pursuant to the programme, Information Required Schedule or any other document?

6. Can the Contractor refuse to submit a revised programme showing completion per the original time for completion if he is not given an EOT for compensable delays?

7. Is the Engineer contractually entitled to rely on the clause 8.3 programme for planning his activities such as submitting design information, mobilising specialist staff etc?

8. Is it possible for the Contractor to convert a verbal instruction from the engineer to a written one?

FIDIC QUIZ No: 2

1. Can Employer raise claims against the Contractor? If yes, under which clause?

2. Do Unforeseeable physical conditions include exceptionally adverse weather conditions?

3. Is it possible for the Engineer to instruct the contractor to expedite the progress of the works pursuant to clause 8.4 if he is not in culpable delay?

4. Can the Engineer arbitrarily take works away from a contractor and give it to someone else? Please state the applicable clause(s).

5. Can the Contractor claim a brand new rate for a variation which already has an identical rate in the existing contract? Please state the applicable clause(s).

6. Can the Employer take over a section of the works and refuse to release retention for that section? Please state the applicable clause(s).

7. Can the Contractor claim for a new rate if the quantity of an item in the bill exceeds 10% from the quantity of this item in the Bill of Quantities or other Schedule? Please state the applicable clause(s).

8. Does the Employer have to give notice for all the claims he raises? If No, which claims do not require notification? Please state the applicable clause(s).