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Sub-Contracting, Staff and Labour under FIDIC Red Book

Sub-Contracting, Staff and Labour under FIDIC Red Book

Level Advanced
Duration 30 minutes

This course looks at Clauses 5 and 6 of the FIDIC Red Book.  These provisions cover:

  • the rules around sub-contracting
  • nominated subcontractors
  • the rules regarding recruiting staff and the basis on which they should be paid and treated;
  • working hours and facilities for staff
  • key personnel, record keeping and removing Contractor’s Personnel from Site

The Sub-Clauses that makeup Clauses 5 and 6 are different from many of the standard forms that may be seen within the UK.  However, it must be remembered that the FIDIC is designed for use around the world, including in jurisdictions where certain areas of law, such as health and safety and working conditions are not as prescriptive as they are in Europe.  The clauses, while linked to local laws at certain levels, also work to ensure basic standards are met.

Accreditations & CPD

This course provides structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Recognition of CPD is subject to individual professional body requirements and the learner’s role. This course is not formally accredited unless explicitly stated.

Suitable for CPD requirements of RICS, CIOB, ICE, APM, and PMI members.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you should be able to understand:

• How Subcontractors are appointed and approved
How nominated Subcontractors are dealt with
• What the contractual rules are around Key Personnel, superintendence on site and health and safety
• What records about staff, labour and materials need to be included in a progress report
• When the Engineer can order people to be removed from Site

About the Author

This course is produced by Built Intelligence, in association with Michael Bennett.

Michael is a solicitor and adjudicator with over 15 years of experience. He specialises in engineering and construction disputes, with a particular focus on highly technical matters and has advised on projects across almost every sector, including power, rail, road, pharmaceutical, oil and coastal defence.

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