The is an essential resource for construction professionals, offering a comprehensive, clause-by-clause analysis of the Second Edition FIDIC suite. Authored by international construction law experts, the guide addresses the increased administrative complexity of the 2017 Red, Yellow, and Silver Books, which are approximately 50% longer than their 1999 predecessors. Core Objectives of the 2017 Suite
Exclusive Guide Insight: The legal guide dissects the limited grounds to challenge an Engineer’s determination (fraud, bad faith, gross error). It advises when to bypass the Engineer and go directly to the DAAB under Sub-Clause 21.4.3—a tactical legal move most project managers fear, but the guide shows is legally permissible.
: Parties can jointly refer any matter to the DAAB for informal assistance without it being a formal dispute. 3. The Strengthened Role of the Engineer
The glass-walled office of North-South Construction felt more like a war room than an engineering firm. On the mahogany desk sat the heavy, crimson-bound FIDIC Red Book (2017 Edition)