William Abarca, Coordinator of Ineco’s Project Execution Unit (UEP) in Costa Rica
At the Fifth International Meeting of Infrastructure Experts, Costa Rica and Peru took center stage in a session analyzing the similarities and differences in public procurement regulations across Latin America, reinforcing the region’s commitment to modern, efficient management aligned with international standards.
For more than a decade, Ineco has partnered with the Government of Costa Rica to implement and manage FIDIC contracts—standardized construction and engineering contract models. This collaboration has driven the adoption of these contracts in over 15 infrastructure projects, including the Limonal–Cañas road section in Guanacaste province, Route 160, and the Paquera Port Terminal, among others. These strategic projects aim to boost connectivity and national development, with a strong focus on continuous training, rigorous documentation, and efficient use of contractual mechanisms.
According to William Abarca, Coordinator of Ineco’s Project Execution Unit (UEP) in Costa Rica, “Our accumulated experience has enabled us to move toward proactive, efficient contract management with a preventive approach, fully aligned with international best practices.”
During his presentation, Abarca shared key lessons learned by Ineco in implementing FIDIC 2017 contracts—specifically the Pink, Red, and Yellow Books—including real cases of accelerated construction under the “Design and Build” modality, and how these international contracts have been adapted to Costa Rica’s regulatory and operational context.
