Acting regularly as contract managers, counsel, or arbitrators in the construction sector, we are often confronted with the same recurring questions, whether we are involved at the contract negotiation stage or later during its execution:
Why choose the FIDIC model contracts? What are their advantages and drawbacks? Are they truly suited to my project? And won’t they complicate or increase the costs of project management?
These are not theoretical concerns. They are the questions most frequently raised by employers, contractors, and project stakeholders alike. “FIDIC or not FIDIC, that is the question?”
We kick off our serie on Contract managment with an article in which we will explore, in a practical and experience-driven manner, the rationale behind the use of FIDIC contracts, their strategic implications, and the common pitfalls encountered in their negotiation and implementation.
Our objective is simple: to move beyond received ideas and provide concrete insights drawn from daily practice in complex construction and infrastructure projects.
Read the first article of the serie now!