Monthly Archives: April 2011

Demystifying the Role of Engineer under FIDIC Forms The contractual ‘engineer’ could be anyone designated as the Engineer under the contract. As per clause 1 in any standard form, the engineer and his representatives (assistants and inspectors named under FIDIC versions to represent the engineer) are two different personalities. The engineer’s representative is appointed by [...]

History of Famous British Engineers Thomas Savery was an English military engineer and inventor who in 1698, patented the first crude steam engine. Was a British engineer who designed a famous and historically important steam-powered locomotive named Rocket, and is known as the Father of British Steam Railways. George Stephenson was born in Wylam, England, [...]