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If the Engineer fails to issue a determination on a claim within 42 days, the claim is deemed a "dispute." But what does "deemed" mean? Does the claimant win by default? No. A practical legal guide clarifies that "deemed a dispute" merely unlocks the DAAB process. You do not automatically get the money. You must still adjudicate. fidic 2017 a practical legal guide pdf
Under 1999, a Variation was simple. Under 2017, Sub-Clause 13.3.2 requires the Contractor to provide a "Statement of Compliance" before implementing a Variation. Failure to do so can be construed as acceptance of the Variation’s cost and time impact. The guide must warn: Never start a Variation without this statement. If you’d like, I can: If the Engineer