This presentation provides a comprehensive analysis of the engineer’s evolving responsibilities under the FIDIC 1999 and 2017 contract suites. The sources emphasize that the 2017 updates significantly increase the engineer’s workload by introducing enhanced project management duties and stricter time-sensitive obligations. Key procedural changes include a mandatory 42-day consultation period followed by an additional 42 days for formal determinations to encourage early dispute resolution. The text also highlights the shift toward neutrality in decision-making and the critical role of deeming provisions, which penalize a failure to act within specified deadlines. Furthermore, it clarifies that while the engineer may be a legal entity, they must possess specific professional qualifications and maintain a distinct role from the employer’s personal staff.
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