THE
WTF
CLAUSEBOOK SERIES
Construction contracts explained with humour, practical insight and thirty years of project reality.
Understand Complex Clauses
Avoid Costly Surprises
Protect Your Entitlements
AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
Learn with Humour
For Engineers, Contractors, Subcontractors, Employers and Project Teams
WHY THIS SERIES EXISTS
Construction disputes rarely begin when the project goes wrong. They begin when the contract is misunderstood. The WTF Clausebook Series translates complex contractual risk into practical project language, using humour, real clauses and thirty years of construction dispute experience.
Real World Examples from Actual Projects
Not Legal Advice. Just Common
Sense.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jinoy Viswan is the Founder and Director of Aegis PMC, a Dubai-based consultancy specialising in construction contracts, claims, delay analysis and dispute resolution.
With more than 30 years of experience across EPC, infrastructure and industrial projects, he has advised contractors, employers and project tearns on some of the most complex and high-value projects in the region and beyond.
The WTF Clausebook Series reflects his mission to make contract literacy practical, accessible and-when possible-a little less painful.
30+
Years of Experience
8
Countries Worked In
Hundreds of
Claims & Disputes Resolved
Trusted by
Industry Professionals
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
"This book is a practical survival guide for construction professionals. It simplifies complex contract clauses with clarity, humor, and real-world insights. More importantly, it can save expensive mistakes engineers and contractors often make while interpreting contracts. Highly recommended for every contractor, consultant, and project manager."
Rajesh Daryani
"Some of the quotes and examples are really funny, but many of them felt very familiar from real projects. A useful book for engineers and project people."
Padmakumar N
"A book on Contract Clauses but with a difference , well structured and value for money."
S Prasad
"An interesting and useful book for practicing Engineers about contract clauses explained in a simple and funny way."
Anilkumar V
"Easy reading and helpful to all those who deal with contracts. Written from experience. Thanks for sharing your insights & putting it all out there."
Ashiir Thuyyath
"A simple, well-written, and engaging book that makes complex contract clauses easy to understand. it's an excellent resource for construction and engineering professionals, it's also an informative, enjoyable, humorous read"
Satheesan Nair
"It is a practical guide written from a practitioner's perspective. A must for project managers, construction professionals, engineers, and anyone involved in contract administration and commercial negotiations."
David R J
"A great read! Very informative and interesting!
Would definitely recommend!!"
Harsh Nair
"The book explains real scene information which will be very helpful for contract team members in UAE construction industry. Author is well versed construction field specialist over 30+ years experience"
John Jacob
"The book highlights many valuable points that are highly relevant to real business situations, contract discussions, risk awareness, and commercial decision-making. It brings attention to clauses and legal details that can easily be overlooked, yet may have a major impact on projects and business relationships."
Dr Khaled Raed
"It is a very nicely and simplistically compiled book from Jinoy totally apt for all construction professionals at any stage of their careers wanting to understand the nuances of contractual interpretation usually misunderstood in the industry."
Binu Ninan
"A hilarious and surprisingly relatable read for anyone who’s worked in construction or engineering. The author brilliantly captures the everyday absurdities of contracts through sharp satire. Beneath the humor are genuine insights that seasoned professionals will instantly recognize. It’s an entertaining, light read that’s perfect for engineers, project managers, and anyone who has ever wondered, “Who wrote this clause?” Highly recommended!"
Vipin Chandran
"What makes this book stand out is how clearly it shows the gap between solving the technical problem and actually keeping your entitlement. It will make you smile, wince, and, most importantly, pay much closer attention to a notice which was late or a clause that was misunderstood."
Dinesh Chacko
"If you’ve ever felt contract clauses were written for everyone except the common person, this book is a pleasant surprise. The witty, satirical approach makes even the most complex clauses easy to understand and, more importantly, easy to remember"
Nandu Gagarin