Understanding Foreseeability in Construction Contracts 1999 FIDIC Red Book as an Example

Abstract

This article deals with the duty of the building contractors to foresee and mitigate risks that are likely to occur in the course of construction of a project. To what extent should a contractor “foresee” risks? What is meant by an experienced contractor? How does FIDIC standard forms of contract deal with foreseeability and how is that different/similar to the legal view of such in UK and UAE?