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FIDIC Deadline Planner

Calculate critical notice frames and claim windows under Sub-Clause 20.1 constraints.

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Build error-free structured prompts engineered for precise BOQ compilation and variation claims.

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Every resource on this page is based on real professional experience from live FIDIC infrastructure projects. Use them directly on your projects.

All resources are completely free. No payment. No signup. Just use!

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⏱️ Construction Contract Notice & Claim Deadline Planner

What It Does:

  • Calculates claim notice deadlines
  • Supports FIDIC 1999 and 2017
  • Supports NEC3 and NEC4 ECC
  • Supports JCT contracts
  • Custom subcontract deadlines
  • Copy and print results

Best For:

  • QS preparing FIDIC claims
  • Contract administrators
  • Commercial managers
  • Site managers
  • Planning engineers
  • Claims consultants

⚠️ Missing the 28-day FIDIC notice deadline results in complete loss of entitlement. Use this tool to track every deadline on your project.

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🤖 AI Prompt Generator for QS Professionals

What It Does:

  • Generates professional AI prompts
  • 8 QS task types covered
  • 10 contract types supported
  • Customized to your project
  • Copy to clipboard instantly
  • Professional tips included

Tasks Covered:

  • BOQ Preparation
  • Claim Notice / Letter
  • Variation Assessment
  • IPC / Payment Review
  • Specification Review
  • Letter Writing
  • Progress Report
  • Subcontractor Claim

💡 All prompts are tested on live FIDIC infrastructure projects. Select your task, fill in your details, and get a professional prompt ready for ChatGPT or Claude in seconds!

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📊 AI-Assisted Monthly Project Cost Report (Excel Workbook)

What Is Inside:

  • 10 sheets with 112 live formulas
  • Estimate at Completion and variance analysis
  • 5 reconciliation checks
  • Month-on-month movement table
  • Dashboard with 2 charts
  • 8 copy-ready AI prompts

Best For:

  • QS preparing monthly cost reports
  • Commercial managers
  • Cost controllers
  • Project controls teams
  • QS testing AI with fictional data

All figures are fictional and no real project data is included. Replace the example rows with your own data. Read the tutorial first to see how the workbook is built and how to check it.

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📋 FIDIC Claim Document Checklist

What Is Inside:

  • Phase 1: Foundation Documents
  • Phase 2: Contemporaneous Records
  • Phase 3: Change Management
  • Phase 4: Financial Records
  • Notice Deadlines Quick Reference
  • The Golden Rule of FIDIC Claims

Best For:

  • QS preparing a FIDIC claim
  • QS evaluating a claim
  • Commercial managers
  • Contract administrators
  • Site managers
  • Planning engineers

⚠️ Always verify against your specific contract conditions before professional use. Based on FIDIC Pink Book MDB Edition.

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👤 About These Resources

All resources on this page are created by Thushara Priyanka, a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with 19 years of experience on large scale infrastructure projects under FIDIC conditions.

Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying | MRICS | MCIOB | MQSi

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⚠️ Disclaimer: All resources on this page are for reference and educational purposes only. They are based on FIDIC MDB Edition conditions unless otherwise stated. Always verify against your specific contract conditions and consult qualified professionals before applying to your project.

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