Engineering projects, whether in the construction, infrastructure, or industrial development, are complex undertakings involving multiple stakeholders, working to tight timelines, and incorporating significant financial investments. Due to the complexity of construction and engineering projects, it can be argued that disputes…
This year’s Contract Management Forum took place on 23 September 2025 during FIDIC’s Global Infrastructure Conference which was held in South Africa. Moderated by Cosmin Tobolcea, a FIDIC Board member, and Thanos Totsikas, the FIDIC Credentialing’s (FCL) General Manager, the…
Infrastructure is the silent force behind modern civilization. From the construction of roads, bridges, to access to complex energy grids, water systems, and an integrated digital network that make is possible for thousands to enjoy the benefits of modern technology…
Engineering projects, whether they are civil, mechanical, or electrical, are complex undertakings involving multiple stakeholders, with significant financial investments. They projects must often be completed within tight deadlines and with the involvement of many parties. It is perhaps not surprising…
International construction projects are complex. These projects are inherently multifaceted, involving diverse stakeholders, and often involve large-scale technical challenges. The complexities are not only impacted by their size but the scale of the teams and the potential friction points where…
FIDIC Credentialing (FCL) held its first ever townhall meeting on 30 April 2025. It was a successful meeting with more than 80 attendees and high-level speakers from the FIDIC Board, FIDIC’s Senior Management and the FCL Management board. The discussions…
Procurement covers the process of acquiring services and resources. This includes the contracts negotiation stage, tendering, as well as the overall planning of the engineering or construction project. A project goes through many stages – from its inception to completion…
FIDIC contracts have since the 1950s, set the standard for the international contracts used in the construction, engineering and infrastructure industries. They provide well-established frameworks which can be used for a well-organised project implementation. The contracts include a fair and…
Managing engineering and construction projects can be complex. There are many reasons for this including the type of project, its location, the laws applicable in that country, as well as the expertise of those assigned to manage it. So, what…
Since the pandemic, the cost of doing business has gone up globally. Energy costs, access to resources, climate change concerns, sustainability criteria, transportation spikes and other factors have led to increased pressure on the engineering and construction sectors to provide…
