ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN THE ENGINEER CLAUSE IN THE FIDIC SECOND EDITION REPRINTED 2022 CONTRACT

Abstract

The Engineer represents the Employer in construction contracts with the Contractor. At the end of 2022, FIDIC released the second edition reprinted of their standard contract documents, including the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction, the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Plant & Design-Build, and the FIDIC EPC Turnkey Projects. The role of the Engineer is crucial in construction services. Through an analysis of Sub- Clause 3 in the FIDIC Yellow Book Reprinted 2022 and Red Book Reprinted 2022, significant changes were found in the qualifications and authorities of the Engineer. Additionally, new procedures were introduced for Engineers in carrying out their duties. The addition of sub-clauses to the Engineer Clause—such as the Engineer's Representative, Agreement or Determination, and Meetings—represents the development of procedural frameworks that Engineers must implement in a construction project. As the construction services sector becomes increasingly complex, FIDIC contracts continue to play a critical role in providing a framework for international standard contracts, with Engineers at the forefront of this progress.