Key FIDIC Legal Terms (Basic to Any Engineering Project) 2

1- Provisional Sum: An amount allocated for work not specified in the contract, to be disbursed according to the engineer’s instructions.

2- Daywork: A payment method based on time, materials, and equipment used, not on fixed prices.

3- Unforeseeable Conditions: Field conditions that could not have been anticipated when the bid was submitted (such as unexpected soil layers).

4- Liquidated Damages: Predetermined amounts imposed on the contractor for delays in completion.

5- Subcontractor: A contractor who performs part of the work under the responsibility of the main contractor.

6- Quality Assurance: A management system that ensures the work is carried out according to specifications and standards.

7- Safety Plan: A mandatory document that specifies safety procedures on site to protect workers and equipment.

8- Method Statement: A document in which the contractor explains how each item of work will be carried out step by step.

9. Shop Drawings: Detailed plans provided by the contractor showing the work details for all disciplines.

10. As-Built Drawings: Drawings showing the actual state of the work after completion, submitted upon final acceptance.