Publisher's Synopsis
The terms of the Fourth Edition of the Conditions of Contract for Works of Civil Engineering Construction have been prepared by the Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs Conseils (FIDIC) and are recommended for general use for the purpose of construction of such works where tenders are invited on an international basis. The Conditions, subject to minor modifications, are also suitable for use on domestic contracts. In the preparation of the Conditions it was recognised that while there are numerous clauses which will be generally applicable there are some Clauses which must necessarily vary to take account of the circumstances and locality of the Works. The Clauses of general application have been grouped together in this document and are referred to as Part I - General Conditions. They have been printed in a form which will facilitate their inclusion as printed in the contract documents normally prepared. The General Conditions are linked with the Conditions of Particular Application, referred to as Part II, by the corresponding numbering of the Clauses, so that Parts I and II together comprise the conditions governing the rights and obligations of the parties.
