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Liability of Consultant/ Engineer for Design Defects
Buildings and fixed facilities are signs of the stability of locations in general. The construction of such buildings and facilities is a type of work requiring scientific qualifications and practical and technical expertise. If any of them is marred by a defect, this may
Nullity of Construction Contract
In general, a contract is an agreement by two or more parties to give a certain legal effect, including the creation, transfer, modification, or termination of an obligation. Therefore, the term “named contracts” is constantly evolving. A contract that is too important requires to
Liability of the main contractor and subcontractor
In the case of subcontracting, both the main contractor and the subcontractor have similar obligations to the project and the employer. However, these obligations are not identical, as the subcontractor does not have a direct relationship with the employer as the main contractor. The
Scope of work under contractual provisions and standards of construction work
It is established that that contract, as defined by the Law, in terms of binding to its parties, is the law of the contracting parties, as long as it does not conflict in any of its clauses with the jus cogens. However, sometimes compliance
Contractor’s Obligations in Construction Contract
Since the contractor in the construction contract is the essential element through its work the final result and the status of the contract are reflected, and since the construction contract is a binding contract for both parties, given the nature of the contractor’s obligation,
The different ways to Contract in the construction field
The types of contracts for construction projects are diverse and complex. In this Article, we will address the most common contracting patterns in this field, identify the most prominent characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each of them, and cover certain contracting methods. With regard
Execution of works in a defective manner or violation of terms of the contract by the Contractor
No doubt that the agreed works shall be implemented with the expected efficiency and skills. The Employer always aims to reach the best degree of performance and quality of the construction project. No problem arises where the specifications at the time of delivery are
International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Contracts and Impact on Obligations of Contractor, Engineer and Employer
With the increasing movement of construction and construction projects, particularly large ones, which sometimes involve different nationalities among their boards and staff, international “FIDIC” contracts have been introduced, to close the legislative gap regarding any possible disputes between the parties to the construction contract.
Subcontract Agreement
A subcontract agreement is one of the most prominent contracts for the execution of works. The construction contract is a contract whereby the contractor shall complete a particular work for the employer, for a fee. As the works of construction contracts develop and diversify,