Since its release, the guide has been adopted widely by engineers, contractors, adjudicators, arbitrators, and legal professionals across jurisdictions. It has been showered with praise for its clarity and depth.

Deploying the FIDIC 2017 forms requires a substantial increase in administrative resources.

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The roles of the Engineer and Contractor are more defined, with explicit duties to act promptly. 2. The Role of the Engineer (Red & Yellow Books)

Increased emphasis on good faith and early warning.

Clause 21 shifts the focus of the Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) from reactive resolution to proactive dispute avoidance, renaming the body the Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Board (DAAB). Standing DAAB Requirement

The underlying philosophy is that project disputes are best prevented by forcing the parties to communicate constantly and address variances in time or cost immediately, rather than waiting until project completion. 2. Key Structural and Conceptual Changes Reciprocity of Obligations