Reprintd 1988 with editorial amendments FOREW ORD The terms of the Fourth Edition of the Conditions of Contract for Works of Crivil Engineering Construction have been prepared by the Federation Internationle 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. The version in English of the Conditions is considered by FIDIC as the official and authentic text for purpose of translation. 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 documments 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. Part II must be specially drafted to suit each individual Contract. When dredging and certain types of reclamation work are involved special consideration must be given to Part II. To assist in the preparation of Part II explanatory material and example clauses are published with the Conditions in a separately bound document entitled “ Conditions of Contract fo...
