The FIDIC Conditions of Contracts are used extensively on construction projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in general and the Gulf Corporate Council (GCC) countries in particular. Claims often arise due to many reasons, including delays due to Clause 2.1 – denied or late access or possession. Read more…
In the post-COVID-19 era, one of the key challenges that will face project owners and contractors is how to implement the necessary measures to enforce social distancing on construction sites. Contractors, as well as Project Owners, have the obligation to safeguard the safety and health requirements in the workplace to Read more…
The Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic will have an unprecedented impact on construction sites where anti-social distancing has been the trend. Project teams, trade crews, progress review meetings, toolbox sessions, canteen among others are examples of sizable groups of individuals coming together to defy the social distancing requirements. Nevertheless, this must change in Read more…
