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 t