In 2017, FIDIC published new editions of its standard form contracts, including:
The primary legal guide for the 2017 FIDIC suite is 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
Under Sub-Clause 20.2.1, a party must give notice of a claim within 28 days of becoming aware of the event.
: Provides both academic legal theory and practical administrative assistance for those managing contracts on-site.
: Under the Red and Yellow books, the Engineer is now explicitly required to act "neutrally" when making determinations under Sub-Clause 3.7.