Inside the Contract | S2E04 | The Engineer as Initial Decision Maker

Clause 3.7 made the Engineer one of the most important figures in the FIDIC 2017 dispute pathway. In this episode, I explain the Engineer’s dual role, the difference between consultation and determination, the 42-day process, what happens when the Engineer fails to act properly, and how contractors can protect their position when neutrality is in doubt. In this episode, you will learn: • the Engineer’s dual role under FIDIC 2017 • how Clause 3.7 consultation and determination should work • what happens when the Engineer delays, skips, or biases the process • how to document procedural failures in real time • why this stage matters before DAAB or arbitration This episode is for education and professional insight only. Always check your Particular Conditions, project facts, and governing law. Hashtags: #InsideTheContract #EngineerRole #FIDIC2017