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ARTICLE · 29 JULY 2019

New And Updated Standard Form Contracts (UK Construction Focus)

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FIDIC launches its five "Golden Principles" of standard form contracting

The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) launched "The FIDIC Golden Principles (First Edition 2019)" (the Guide) at its Asia Pacific Contract Users' Conference in Hong Kong on 25 June 2019. The Guide arose out of FIDIC's concern that parties are using the Particular Conditions of Contract to make significant amendments to FIDIC conditions. Some changes are so extensive that the final contract no longer represents the FIDIC principles and jeopardises both FIDIC's brand and integrity in the international construction sphere. FIDIC has also noted the recent trend towards employer-friendly Particular Conditions and allocating risk to the contractor.

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