The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has issued the updated General Conditions Contract for capital projects in the emirate. The contract models aim to advance procurement standards, dispute resolution and project delivery efficiency.
ADPIC requires government entities to implement the revised Abu Dhabi General Conditions Contract (ADGCC) for capital projects, signalling a significant advancement in procurement standards.
The enhanced ADGCC includes an elevated engineer’s role and the mandatory integration of Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Boards, ensuring objective dispute resolution and fairness for all contracting parties. Additionally, ADPIC will be piloting Conflict Avoidance Panels (CAP), aimed at promoting collaborative claims resolution and enhancing project delivery efficiency.
Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, Acting Director General of ADPIC, said: "The introduction of the updated ADGCC embodies our ongoing efforts to instil the best practices in our continued pursuit of excellence, thus fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within the emirate’s construction sector. This milestone stands as a testament to our commitment to transforming challenges into opportunities, driving forward the vision of a vibrant and thriving construction industry."
