Fidic 2017 A Practical Legal Guide Pdf -
The primary legal guide for the 2017 FIDIC suite is "FIDIC 2017: A Practical Legal Guide" by Corbett & Co. (published by Howard Kennedy LLP). This 800+ page work offers a clause-by-clause analysis of the Red, Yellow, and Silver books, focusing on the significantly increased word count and prescriptive contract management of the 2017 Second Editions. Core Legal Framework of FIDIC 2017
Sample Clauses (Short Examples)
- Notice clause: specify email and registered address, deemed receipt rules, and add a short acknowledgement requirement.
- DAAB composition clause: define appointment timeline, removal/replacement rules, and decision timeframe (e.g., 84 days).
- Claims time-bar clause: initial notice within 28 days of event; full claim within 42 days, with an extension mechanism.
- More explicit allocation across editions; Silver Book remains contractor-favouring for fixed-price turnkey.
- Practical tip: employers should consider performance security/insurances; contractors should price contingencies for Exceptional Events.
Trap 3: Termination for Convenience vs. For Cause
The legal and financial consequences differ radically. The guide should include a side-by-side comparison of the Employer’s right to terminate for convenience (Sub-Clause 18.2) vs. for cause (Sub-Clause 16.2). One gives the Contractor overhead and profit on unworked works; the other grants nothing. fidic 2017 a practical legal guide pdf
