What Does FIDIC Govern in Elevator Projects?
FIDIC does not determine the elevator’s capacity, speed, design, or technical specifications.
When incorporated into the contract, it establishes the framework for managing the contractual and commercial aspects of project delivery.
In elevator projects, FIDIC governs:
▪️ Scope and Responsibilities
Defines the obligations of the Employer, Engineer, Contractor, and other involved parties particularly across civil, MEP, and elevator interfaces.
▪️ Time and Delay Management
Establishes the procedures for programme updates, delay notices, Extension of Time claims, and the consequences of late completion.
▪️ Variations
Controls how changes to capacity, finishes, door dimensions, BMS integration, quantities, or installation requirements are instructed, evaluated, and approved.
▪️ Payment and Certification
Provides the contractual mechanism for measuring progress, certifying completed work, and managing milestone payments.
▪️ Claims and Entitlements
Defines how additional time or cost must be notified, substantiated, assessed, and determined.
▪️ Risk Allocation
Clarifies which party carries the risks related to access, site conditions, approvals, coordination, design responsibilities, and unforeseen events.
▪️ Testing, Taking-Over, and Defects
Establishes the requirements for completion, testing and commissioning, taking-over certification, and defect rectification.
For elevator contractors, one of the most important considerations is ensuring that the subcontract properly reflects the relevant obligations of the main contract.
FIDIC does not replace technical expertise.
It converts responsibilities, risks, time, and payment obligations into a structured and enforceable contractual process.
Technical capability delivers the elevator.
Contractual knowledge protects the project.
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