However even drawings must be interpreted and understood in their legal context. Engineers often believe that they have a “common language”, which consists of drawings. The law which governs the contract provides for: Concepts, which must be known in order to understand the effects of the contract and its underlying mechanisms Legal language and terminology, which is highly influenced by the law, and may sometimes prove difficult to translate and understand Legal rules which may clarify any remaining gaps Mandatory legal rules Rules of contract interpretation As ignorance of the law is usually no excuse, Contractors, in particular those coming from abroad must familiarise themselves with the applicable law, its concepts and language. The proper law of the contract has a great deal of influence on each and every contract. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2010. Common law practitioners will also find helpful information on civil law jurisdictions and civil law concepts. It includes flow charts, glossaries, checklists and sample letters. The book covers pre-contractual and contractual issues and the management of FIDIC contracts and offers support in interpreting and understanding the contract terms and contract procedures as to variations, tests, payment certificates, taking-over cases, claims and dispute resolution features. Common law practitioners will find useful advice on civil law features and concepts which affect the use of FIDIC contracts in civil law countries.

In particular the authors attempt to explain the English legal wording in its original legal context for use in civil law countries. The authors explain the meaning of terms and features which are used by FIDIC. Consulting engineers, architects and employers will also find reliable information about the FIDIC White Book. This book provides an introduction to the 1999 FIDIC forms of contract including the FIDIC Red Book, the FIDIC Yellow Book, the FIDIC Silver Book and the new 2008 FIDIC Gold Book.

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