Can a dispute be avoided? The question is not as simple as it appears. International construction and infrastructure projects are by their very nature, complex, often requiring collaboration with several technical experts working with diverse teams and stakeholders to effectively…
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…
International procurement is an essential aspect of ensuring the success of a construction or engineering project. However, many steps must be taken before it can be implemented. What is procurement? Procurement is a vehicle for the disbursement of projects.Significant amounts…
A week ago, FIDIC Credentialing held its second Contract Management Forum at the FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference which took place in Geneva. The Forum was well attended and lively, with most participants coming from various countries across the globe. …
The global landscape of construction and engineering projects is complex and fraught with potential for disputes. Recognising the need for efficient, fair, and timely resolution mechanisms, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) has implemented Dispute Adjudication Boards (DABs) and…
FIDIC contract forms are internationally recognised for providing a consistent and reliable framework that is widely respected by the global engineering and construction industry. They provide an equitable balance as regards the interests and obligations of the employer, the contractor…
The term consulting engineering is broad as it encompasses a variety of specialisations and subcategories of expertise within the engineering sphere. The construction project goes to various stages during the project’s lifecycle. Monitoring the construction work or reviewing the project’s…
The infrastructure industry, which in the context of this article encapsulates the much broader and interlinked consulting, engineering and constructions sectors, is constantly expanding in both scope and outreach. This industry within its wide ecosystem, plays an undeniable role in…
24 January 2024 marks the sixth annual celebration of UNESCO’s ‘International Day of Education’. The theme this year is ‘learning for lasting peace’. It was chosen to raise awareness on the alarming rate of violence and discrimination across the world,…
FIDIC hosted a dispute avoidance and adjudication forum during the Global Infrastructure Conference (GIC) last month in Singapore. This event was split into two sessions which covered a wide range of topics that allowed both specialists and practitioners to share…
