As the first step in Sub-Clause 3.7 [Agreement or Determination], the Engineer – acting neutrally – shall consult with the Parties in an attempt to reach agreement (Sub-Clause 3.7.1). In this phase, the Engineers role is much like a mediator. Companies acting as Engineers under FIDIC contracts, should seriously consider providing their teams with some ADR/mediation training:
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