Contract Administration

Expert FIDIC and NEC contract advisory

We provide comprehensive contract administration services — from notice management and variation assessment to EOT submissions and final account negotiation — ensuring your contractual position is protected throughout the project lifecycle.

Contract forms we cover

Our expertise spans the full range of standard form contracts used in GCC construction projects:

Our services

Notice management

We ensure all contractual notices are issued correctly and within the required timeframes. Under FIDIC 2017, failure to issue a timely notice can result in the complete loss of your claim entitlement — we make sure this never happens.

Variation management

We identify, document, and value variations systematically. We ensure every change is properly instructed, notified, and assessed in accordance with the contract provisions.

EOT submissions

We prepare comprehensive extension of time submissions that clearly demonstrate entitlement, supported by schedule analysis and contemporaneous records.

Final account preparation

We prepare and negotiate final accounts ensuring every entitlement is captured and substantiated — from measured work and variations to claims and adjustments.

FAQ

Common questions about contract administration

What changed in FIDIC 2017 regarding claims?
FIDIC 2017 introduced significant changes including: a 28-day notice requirement (Clause 20.2.1) that is now a condition precedent to entitlement, a more detailed claims procedure with specific timeframes for submissions, and separate provisions for contractor and employer claims. Understanding these changes is critical for protecting your contractual position.
What happens if I miss a notice deadline under FIDIC?
Under FIDIC 2017, the 28-day notice requirement is a strict condition precedent. If you fail to give notice within 28 days of becoming aware of a claim event, you lose your entitlement entirely — regardless of the merits of your claim. This makes timely notice management absolutely critical.

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