Desafíos de los contratos FIDIC en español
Challenges of FIDIC Contracts in Spanish
Languages, by nature, are not perfect reflections of each other, and this means that the Spanish translations of the FIDIC contracts differ (sometimes with serious consequences) from their originals in English. This article is available in Spanish and English.
Bridging the green – is FIDIC moving forward sustainably in 2025?
Introduction There is an intensifying need (we say rightly) for the construction industry, globally, to address climate change in line with global climate objectives. According to the UN, the buildings and construction sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gas, accounting for about 37% of global emissions[1]. Focus was previously on decreasing operational carbon emissions[2] but is now also on mitigating embodied carbon emissions[3]. This requires collaboration of all stakeholders and innovative strategies to decarbonise building materials if the ambitious 2016 Paris Agreement's[4] net zero target is to be achieved by 2050. Most developed countries have taken a proactive and
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FIDIC Seminars – Contracts
We provide core training on all aspects of FIDIC and have set out the core sessions available on FIDIC Contracts within.
FIDIC contracts – Introduction to the FIDIC Green Book 2021
This Practice Note is an introduction to the FIDIC Green Book 2021 (the Short Form of Contract). It is not a fully detailed clause-by-clause commentary. A LexisNexis article produced in partnership with Victoria Tyson of Howard Kennedy.
Design Obligations in Design-Build Contracts – Recurring Issues
Standard form design and build contracts vary in contractor design obligations, requiring fitness for purpose or reasonable skill and care. Revisions can lead to unclear, contradictory obligations, causing recurring issues highlighted in recent cases, which Contractors and Employers should be aware of.