FIDIC Contract Guide (Chinese-English Parallel Edition)

Author: FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers)
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Publish Date: 2003-06-24
Features: Following the publication of four new bilingual Chinese-English editions of FIDIC Contract Conditions adapted to various types of projects and different contracting methods in 2002, the new bilingual Chinese-English edition of the FIDIC Contract Guide has now been released. This completes the full set of new bilingual Chinese-English translations of FIDIC contract templates and application guides. This is a significant event of concern to people in China's investment and construction sector. It will help propel project management in China's engineering projects toward international standards and a new level of advancement.
The FIDIC Contract Guide is a bilingual Chinese-English edition prepared in accordance with the latest English version of FIDIC, organized and translated by experts from the China Engineering Consulting Association, FIDIC's member association in China. The FIDIC Contract Guide provides an authoritative interpretation of how to properly use the new FIDIC Contract Conditions. It describes how to select appropriate contract formats by comparing the characteristics of three main contract conditions. It explains the considerations or rationale behind the drafting of key clauses, provides detailed explanations or clarifications for certain clauses, and offers suggestions on how to handle implementation. The guide also provides guidance on drafting "Special Conditions," appendices, and attachments, as well as recommendations for preparing tender documents. It will play a crucial role in helping Chinese entities effectively utilize FIDIC contract templates and manage project tendering, bidding, and contract administration.
Against the backdrop of China's further opening-up and its accession to the World Trade Organization, strengthening contract management for construction projects has become one of the urgent tasks in the construction sector. The publication of the FIDIC Contract Guide and the Chinese translation of the new FIDIC Contract Conditions will provide significant assistance to a wide range of engineering consulting organizations and personnel, investment, finance, and project management departments and organizations, various project owners, construction/monitoring enterprises, engineering contracting enterprises, environmental protection enterprises, accounting/law firms, insurance companies, and relevant universities in learning international experience. It is also a must-read for registered engineers in all professional fields.