FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books

Key features:

• Provides a detailed clause-by-clause analysis of the 2017 FIDIC Conditions of Contract
  • Red Book – Works of Civil Engineering Construction
  • Yellow Book – Electrical and Mechanical Works including Erection on Site
  • Silver Book – EPC/Turnkey Projects
• Takes the reader through each clause and explains their purpose and effect
• Explains how each sub-clause should be interpreted
• Provides information on the risks and pitfalls that can affect parties in their interpretation of the clauses
• Details how each sub-clause is interlinked and the consequences of their being used or changed
• Guides the user through how to use the various sub-clauses such as to minimise or avoid future disputes
• Explains the rationale behind FIDIC’s decision to bring out the new contracts, such as resolving where previous clauses led to disputes
• Gives an overview of the changes between the 2017 and 1999 editions and why they were considered important
• Illustrates the concepts with frequent use of flow charts and diagrams showing how the contract processes are intended to operate