{"product_id":"the-fidic-before-you-sign-aiden-p-scott-9798252775685","title":"The FIDIC Before You Sign That Contract: A Practical Subcontractor's Checklist for Spotting Risk, Protecting Cashflow, and Avoiding Costly Mistakes","description":"Most subcontractors don't lose money because they can't do the work.\u003cbr\u003eThey lose it because of what they agreed to before they started.\u003cbr\u003eContracts arrive late.\u003cbr\u003eYou're under pressure to sign.\u003cbr\u003eThe programme's tight.\u003cbr\u003eThe job looks good.\u003cbr\u003eSo you scan it, pick up the obvious bits...\u003cbr\u003eand trust the rest will be fine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThat's where the problems start.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause hidden inside most construction contracts are small pieces of wording that: \u003cbr\u003e- delay your payment\u003cbr\u003e- push risk onto you\u003cbr\u003e- limit your ability to recover variations\u003cbr\u003e- expose you to costs you never priced\u003cbr\u003eAnd once you've signed it - you're committed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book gives you a simple, part of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe \"Before You Sign\" Series practical, way to stop that happening.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt on over 40 years of real construction experience, \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe FIDIC Before You Sign That Contract\u003c\/i\u003e is a straight-talking guide for subcontractors who want to: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espot risk before it becomes a problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstand what they're actually agreeing to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprotect their cashflow and margin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eask the right questions before signing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eCovering the most commonly used FIDIC contracts - Red, Yellow, Silver, Gold, and hybrid \"Rainbow\" forms - this book breaks down what really matters, in plain English.\u003cbr\u003eNo legal jargon.\u003cbr\u003eNo theory.\u003cbr\u003eJust practical insight you can use on every job.\u003cbr\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003cbr\u003e- simple checklists you can apply immediately\u003cbr\u003e- real-world explanations of how contracts behave on site\u003cbr\u003e- tools to help you review, question, and protect your position\u003cbr\u003e- clear guidance on where subcontractors typically get caught out\u003cbr\u003eIf you price work, manage contracts, or sign subcontract agreements;\u003cbr\u003ethis is the book you read before you sign the next one.\u003cbr\u003ePart of The \u003cb\u003e\"Before You Sign\"\u003c\/b\u003e Series: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe NEC4 Before You Sign That Contract\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe JCT Before You Sign That Contract\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe NEC Short Form Before You Sign That Contract\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe FIDIC Before You Sign That Contract\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Utilities and Framework Contracts Before You Sign That Contract\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecause once the contract is signed.......the risk is yours.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aiden P. Scott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798252775685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Aiden P. Scott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588461572351,"sku":"9798252775685","price":16.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-fidic-before-you-sign-aiden-p-scott-9798252775685","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}