FIDIC Blue Book (Second Edition)

“Facts About: FIDIC Blue Book (Second Edition)” describes a standard form of contract for projects involving dredging and reclamation work which also offers guidance for the contracting process.

Alliance Contracts

“Facts About Alliance Contracts” describes how this type of contract can shape a collaborative process that promotes trust between clients and contractors.

Valuing Variations In Dredging Contracts

Variations are essential in dredging contracts and they have the potential to generate extra costs and pose significant delay to projects. So, what is the best way to go about reaching a fair valuation in variations in dredging contracts?

Design/ Build & Other Types of Dredging Contracts

Contracts for dredging projects can include design, construction, finance, operating and maintenance, as a totality or in a combination of parts.

Dredging and Maritime Construction Contracts

Dredging contracts may be based on a variety of local and national regulations. When working internationally the FIDIC contract is the accepted norm.

Day Rate, Cost Plus and Charter Contracts

Day rate, Cost plus and Charter contracts each have specific applications that determine how the contractor is paid and who is managing the project.

A Review of the FIDIC Blue Book (Second Edition)

In 2006, FIDIC published a specialised contract for dredging and reclamation activities – the FIDIC Form of Contract for Dredging and Reclamation Works. Ten years later, the second edition of this book has been released with updates to better reflect actual practice and to increase usage of the book.

Fair contract conditions and competition

FIDIC Conditions of Contract books are essential to the dredging industry. There is a whole suite of contracts for stakeholders to choose from to suit their needs. Discover when and why these contracts were made.