FIDIC Subcontract PC 20.9: Employer Claims ExplainedBy wisdomwaveshub.com / September 17, 2024 Table of Contents Toggle PC 20.9 — Employer’s Claims under the Subcontract · Purpose (Premium Summary)Why this clause exists (the problem it solves)What 20.9 actually requires (in plain English)The risk/benefit profile (why both sides can live with it)How it plugs into the bigger “Second Alternative” pictureBottom line (the purpose in one line)PC 20.9 — Employer’s Claims under the Subcontract · Item 2 Breakdown (1→8)(1) Copies land on the Subcontractor’s desk—fast(2) Records on command + open inspection(3) One team on defence (Contractor leads, keeps you updated)(4) Subcontractor’s timely assistance is mandatory(5) A seat at the table—don’t be sidelined(6) Only after real cash leaves the Contractor—then talk “share”(7) No agreement? Contractor’s “fair decision” (watch the time bar)(8) If you dissent in time: 7 days reply → then ICC (as an Unrelated Dispute)Quick cross-links you’ll likely needTL;DR (feel of each limb)Action checklist (copy-friendly)PC 20.9 — Key Interpretations & Implications · Item 3 (Engaging Summary)Back-to-back risk flow (what really happens) ✅Time bars & process (where teams stumble) 🚨Procedural fairness (how “fair decision” is judged) 📌Forum & scope (don’t over-litigate) ⚖️“Where we typically slip” — quick risk heatmap3-line gist (copy-friendly)Fairness & readiness checks (copy-friendly)PC 20.9 — Cross-Referencing with Other Clauses · Item 4 (Interactive Map)Cross-clause flow (from trigger to forum)Interaction matrix (what it is • how 20.9 uses it • what you do)Clause deep-dives (accordion)Cross-reference summary (copy-friendly)PC 20.9 — “What-If” Scenarios · Item 5 (Interactive)PC 20.9 — Suggestions for Clarity & Improvement · Item 6 (Golden-Principles Ready)1) Define contemporary records + retention & inspection protocol2) Participation protocol for Engineer consultations/meetings3) Evidence-of-payment pack (condition precedent clarity)4) “Fair decision” criteria + working papers disclosure5) Time bars made predictable (method of service + stamps)6) Tie-in with SC 20.2 (your own time/cost notices)7) Align arbitration seat & language with MC (e.g., India projects)8) Multi-Subcontractor claims: publish an apportionment matrix9) Embrace digital evidence & audit trails10) Reference applicable technical standards in evaluationsOne-minute “quick wins”Implementation checklist (copy-friendly)3-line summary (copy-friendly) Recent Visitors: 642 FIDIC Subcontract PC 20.9 demystified: a practical guide to Employer claims, records, time bars (28/7), proof-of-payment, and ICC steps for subcontractors. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here