7/23/2019 FIDIC - What is Day Work in Construction Contracts

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Dictionary meaning of Day work is ‘work done that is paid on a daily basis’.

In construction contracts this term is applied under different contexts.

1. For variations in a lump sum contract wherein work will be evaluated in

accordance with the Day !ork "chedule included in the #ontract. Day work 

rates for material labor plant and contractor profits will be mentioned in the

contract. In such cases the #ontractor should consider supervision charges in

his bid that will not be paid separately. #lause 1$.% of FIDI# &ed 'ook can be

referred to for claims wherein a day work schedule is included in the contract.

(. For variation purpose in an item rate contract) when item rates are notavailable within bill of *uantities for extra items to be executed method of 

day works can be adopted as an option.

+ow is day work measured in a lump sum contract,

-s mentioned in the previous paragraph rates will be included in the contractfor material labor plant and contractor profits. During execution of the works

contractor should submit *uotations for ngineer’s approval. !orks can be

executed after getting approval in writing from the ngineer. -fter completion

of the works the contractor should submit to the ngineer along with I/#

0interim payment certificate all the invoices vouchers and receipts of goods

e*uipment and plant involved in the work.