FlDlC new conditions of contract and their applying prospects for the construction industry in China

摘要

In this paper, the author gives a brief introduction to the evolution of FIDIC conditions of contract. particularly the background of the 1999 new editions. A detailed discussion is made of the applying prospects referring to the new editions of FIDIC Conditions of Contract in China in 6 aspectsrevisions of the existing model contract formsfinding Solutions to the payment delay problemadvocating the Design/Build and EPC turnkey project delivery Systemclarifying the roles of supervising engineers and opening up the new regions of their work. This paper also prepares a short form model contract for small projects in China, improving the settlement of construction disputes.