For major civil engineering projects in any location to prove successful, they should be governed by the terms and conditions agreed by the Employer and the Contractor. This digest provides an explanation of the fourth edition of the FIDIC Conditions and of the impact of the changes and innovations on the third edition.

For any major civil engineering project in any location to prove successful, it should be governed by the terms and conditions agreed by the two main parties concerned - the Employer and the Contractor. Acceptance of the FIDEC conditions of contract for civil engineering construction fourth edition provides a positive basis for the completion of works on time, within budget and to the best standards of quality.

This digest provides a clear explanation of the new fourth addition of the FIDIC Conditions and of the impact of the changes and innovations on the well-established third addition. As such, it enables forecasts to be made on civil engineering practices for both practitioners and students.