In order to apply the penalty, the contractor must complete all the work awarded to him but has delayed handing it over to the employer on time.

The construction contract often includes a clause whereby the contractor is obliged to compensate for the delay in completing the works by a certain amount for each day, each month, or for each period of time in which the implementation is delayed.

This article explores the legality of designating the employer as the engineer in a contract that follows the Standard Conditions for Building and Civil Engineering Works 1999 edition.

Construction is one of the leading corporations in the world with its market size of about ten trillion US dollars.

How can the subcontractor sue the employer directly to claim the main contractor's rights?

The new Engineering Consultancy Law – entitled the Law Regulating the Work of Engineering Consultancy Offices – was enacted on 12 May 2016.

The contractor's main obligation is to perform the work in the manner and in the period agreed in the contract.

The contractor's main obligation is to perform the work in the manner and in the period agreed in the contract.

Ministerial Decision No. 204/2024, issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, marks a significant milestone in real estate management and governance.

The Standard Form of Construction Contracts in routine use in Oman since 1999 is old viz.

Construction is one of the leading corporations in the world with a market size of about ten trillion US dollars.

Oman assigned the International Code Council to create the Omani Building Code, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year...

The real estate sector in the Sultanate of Oman has witnessed rapid development over the past two decades, driven by the country's urban and investment growth...

Many types of bonds are used in Construction projects such as Tender Bonds (sometimes called Bid Bonds), Advance Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds.

Below we explain the definition of the contact of Muqawala, the legal developments of the Construction Law, and the types of common disputes related to the construction contract in Oman.

Construction projects in Oman are subject to a clear legal framework when it comes to structural defects and building failures. While this framework offers strong protection to employers, it also places significant responsibilities on contractors, designers, and supervising engineers.

Defects in building materials disputes arise for several reasons, such as the poor quality of the materials or their non-conformity with the agreed specifications.

The Omani Law impose upon contractors and architects/engineers (referred to as "engineers" hereafter) to guarantee the design and construction works they implemented for ten years.

Oman is advancing economic diversification through its Vision 2040 initiative, creating significant opportunities in engineering and construction sectors. With the construction market projected to grow from $7.05 billion in 2025 to $8.46 billion by 2031, foreign investors face both promising prospects and complex requirements including localization mandates, market access regulations, and partnership obligations that demand careful navigation.

Notice on Tender no. 9/2018 on the project for the construction of two dams for underground supply to Al Qafifa Valley and Al Warid Valley in the Wilayat of Ibra