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⚖️ Disputes: DAAB → Amicable → Arbitration
DAAB Procedure: Compliance Guide
Your must-do steps to stay time-bar safe and persuasive.
ReadDelay & Disruption Claim Guide
Distinguish delay vs disruption and prepare claims using the SCL protocol.
OpenClause 20.6 / 21.6 Arbitration
When and how to escalate—ICC, seat, language, enforceability.
Open💸 Payments & Close-Out
Two-Stage Finals & O&M Payments
DB vs O&M payment certificates; 56-day deeming rule.
OpenLifecycle Funds: ARF & MRF
ARF/MRF schedule rules, release, and sharing under 14.18–14.19.
ReadInterim Payment Certificates (14.6)
Submission logic, corrections & common pitfalls.
OpenSchedule of Payments (14.4)
Align cashflow, milestones & retention.
Read🔁 Variations & Value Engineering
Variation Procedure (13.3)
Instruction → quotation → valuation—clean path.
OpenValue Engineering (13.2)
Share savings safely.
ReadNEC3 Option A vs C
Certainty vs collaboration; which option fits your risk appetite?
ReadOption C: Pain/Gain
Target cost logic + share bands you can explain to anyone.
Open🧪 Quick Compare
DAB → DAAB
- 1999: DAB may be ad-hoc or standing; appointed after LOA in 28 days.
- 2017: DAAB is standing by default; proactive visits & informal assistance encouraged.
- See Clause 20.2 (1999) • See 21.8 (2017)
Notices & Time Bars
- 1999: 28-day notice from awareness; Engineer determines (3.5).
- 2017: Similar timing but process tightened; 3.7 collaborative route.
- Clause 20.1 Notices • Amicable Settlement
🎬 Watch (Quick Wins)
Two hand-picked videos that usually “click” fast for new learners.
FIDIC Clause 20.2.5 — Ending the “Claims Black Hole”
FIDIC Golden Principles 2024 — 5 Rules You Must Know
🧮 Cost Estimator PRO
Estimate material costs across India, the US and the UK. Add multiple segments, apply mark-ups and wastage, toggle units, and generate a detailed report with step-by-step calculations.
Cost per segment =
Volume × Unit Rate × (1 + Markup/100) × (1 + Wastage/100).
Unit Rates are approximate regional averages (2025). If you have a quote, use “Custom Rate”.
Conversion: 1 m³ = 1.308 yd³.