Comprehensive mind map of contractual obligations, risk management, and dispute resolution mechanisms under FIDIC 2017 Conditions of Contract for Construction.

Both parties must ensure latest revisions are available.

Keep updated copies of contract documents

Contractor should notify Engineer of discrepancies.

Notify discrepancies quickly

Practical use during claims or variations.

Precedence Checklist

Defines order of precedence and binding documents.

Contract Agreement & Documents

Track delivery dates

Electronic acceptance

Match language defined in Particular Conditions.

Language of correspondence

Rules on notices, language, and document exchange.

Communications

Map definitions to actual project governance.

Cross-check roles with organization chart

Train project teams

Monitor Engineer's neutrality

Key contract terms and interpretation rules.

Definitions

Foundational rules, scope of contract, priority of documents, and communications.

General Provisions

Maintain possession records

Partial possession protocol

Contractor should notify site obstructions.

Notice of obstruction

Obligation to hand over the site to the Contractor.

Site Access & Possession

Check validity period

Guarantee must be replaced when expiring.

Replacement requirement

Verification procedures

Employer ensures capacity to pay through financial guarantee.

Payment Guarantee

Early engagement

Keep track of submissions to authorities.

Maintain record of communications

Escalate if delayed

Employer supports applications for governmental approvals.

Assistance with Permits

Responsibilities of the Employer including site access, payments, and permits.

Employer Obligations

Site quality records

Contractor must align work with Employer's requirements.

Compliance with Specifications

Risk Allocation

Contractor responsible for execution, completion, and remedying defects.

Execution of Works

Ensure alignment with Engineer requirements.

Monthly update submissions

Programme must account for phased completions.

Include Employer's partial possession

Identify float ownership

Submission and updating of detailed construction programme.

Programme Obligations

Maintain CV records

Replace rejected or resigned staff quickly.

Timely replacement

Ensure adherence to local employment law.

Labor law compliance

Obligation for competence, approvals, and compliance with codes.

Contractor's Personnel

Contractor's duties including design (if any), execution, QA, and protection of works.

Contractor Obligations

Record delegation notices

Expected to be impartial in determinations.

Engineer must act fairly

Contractor may seek clarification on authority.

Contractor right to query

Defines authority to issue instructions and approve works.

Engineer's Authority

Record submission deadlines

Document rationale

Maintain claim evidence for determination stage.

Contractor record-keeping

Valuation and assessment of Employer/Contractor entitlements.

Engineer's Determinations

Check scope validity

Contractor must act promptly unless proven void.

Timely compliance

Keep log of instructions

Engineer empowered to issue instructions on works execution.

Engineer's Instructions

The Engineer acts as contract administrator, certifier, and neutral decision maker.

Engineer's Role

Record notice date

Contractor must mobilize resources timely.

Mobilization planning

Employer risk if delayed

Defines start dates and progress obligations.

Commencement & Progress

Submit initial notice within 28 days

Include program analysis

Contemporaneous records strengthen EOT case.

Maintain records

Framework to adjust completion date if delays not contractor's fault.

Extensions of Time (EOT)

Maintain progress reports

Monitor concurrent delay

Cap on delay damages

Rules on liquidated damages and suspension of work.

Delay Damages & Suspension

Provisions dealing with commencement, extensions of time, delay damages, and suspension.

Time Management

Maintain accurate records

Check timelines

Materials must be insured before valuation.

Verify materials insurance

Mechanism for Contractor to receive progress payments.

Interim Payment Certificates

Contractor should reserve unsettled claims.

Mark reserved items

Submit on time

Employer review period

Final Payment

Check retention guarantees

Track release dates

Keep as QA/security tool not cash management.

Retention purpose

Employer retains part of payments for security.

Retention & Security

Procedures for interim payments, final account, and retention.

Payment

Keep detailed cost records

Check rate applicability

Variation instruction register

Variations

Initial notice in 28 days

Particulars submission in 84 days

Regular updates

Procedure for timing and entitlement of Contractor claims.

Contractor's Claims

Employer must notify claim events

Engineer determines entitlement

Record counterclaims separately

Employer may also claim (e.g., delay damages, cost recovery).

Employer's Claims

Changes to works, valuation mechanisms, and claims process.

Variations & Claims

Engage DAAB early

Submit complete records

Comply with interim binding decisions

Permanent standing board to prevent and resolve disputes.

DAAB (Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Board)

Document discussions

Engage senior management

Maintain without prejudice position

Encourages negotiation before arbitration.

Amicable Settlement

Choose tribunal carefully

Prepare comprehensive record

High arbitration cost encourages settlement.

Consider settlement before award

Final step after DAAB and amicable attempts.

Arbitration

Mechanisms to avoid and resolve disputes including DAAB, amicable settlement, arbitration.

Dispute Avoidance & Resolution

Maintain risk register

Employer must cover some risks separately.

Check insurances interact

Trigger notifications promptly

Events for which Employer bears responsibility.

Employer's Risks

Maintain all-risk cover

Employer named insured

Track expiry of insurance

Contractor responsible for execution and works safety.

Contractor's Risks

Submit certificates early

Check compliance annually

Use reputable insurers

Contract requires insurances for works, personnel, third-party liability.

Insurance Provisions

Allocations of risks and responsibilities with insurance provisions.

Risk & Insurance

Maintain breach evidence

Follow notice procedure

Assess value fairly

Employer may terminate for default, convenience, or prolonged suspension.

Employer Termination

Check payment timelines

Give formal notice

Recover termination costs plus works value.

Calculate compensation properly

Contractor may terminate for Employer default.

Contractor Termination

Remove equipment

Handover documents

Secure works

Termination Consequences

Conditions for termination by Employer or Contractor including consequences.

FIDIC 2017 Red Book Contract Management