Order of Precedence for contract Documents

Hi Rapahel

You seem to be a bit overqualified to use this forum - nevertheles:

The contract documents are usually listed in an addendum with their order of priority.

As a rule of thumb written words takes priority over published printed text.

If there is any confusion then the rule of Contra proferentum applies.

Best regards

Mike Testro

Hi Mike,

You seem overqualified for this planet.
Care for a trip to Mars? :D
;)
Best Regards,
Roland

Dear Raphael,

Thank you for your kind question.

I am going to reply with listing the documents as per the FIDIC 1999 RED book. Which is the Conditions of Contract that is used when the Design is submitted by the Employer and the Construction is done by the Contractor.

Clause 1.5, page 6, FIDIC RED BOOK 1999;
" The documents forming the Contract are to be taken as mutually explanatory of one another. For the purposes of interpretation, the priority of the documents shall be in accordance with the following sequence:

(a) the Contract Agreement (if any)
(b) the Letter of Acceptance,
(c) the Letter of Tender,
(d) the Particular Conditions,
(e) the General Conditions,
(f) the Specification,
(g) the Drawings, and
(h) the Schedule and any other documents forming part of the Contract.

If an ambiguity or discrepancy is found in the documents, the Engineer shall issue any necessary clarification or instruction.
"

I hope that the answer above is clear and complete. If you have another form of contract you are using in Oman, please check the General Conditions, usually it states the documents and its order. If you have any other question, please let us know.

With kind regards,

Samer

Thanks

Hi everyone

With regards to this order of precedence of contract document, may I ask what it says about the drawings.?

I means, If there is discepancies between layouts, details, schedule, genral notes, general details, etc.. what will be the order of precedence?

Thanks, 

Hi again..

What is the difference between Approved for construction drawing and Shop Drawings?

Hi Jamil

The difference is there in the words.

Shop drawings are those prepared by the manufacturer so that the actual items can be put together in the workshop.

They are the next stage in design from engineers drawings that have been "approved for construction"

Shop drawings usually have to be submitted for approval so they in turn may become "approved for construction".

Best regards

Mike Testro

Hi Jamil

I have already answered this question in another thread.

While we welcome your contribution to Planning Planet we will soon lose patience if you continue posting similar topics in different sections.

Best regards

Mike Testro