FIDIC Users Guide : A Practical Guide to the Red, Yellow, MDB Harmonised and Subcontract Books, 3rd Edition, B. Barr, L. Grutters, 072775856X, 9780727758569

“This work of reference brings professional insights into and practical solutions for the more contentious and controversial issues when dealing with FIDIC contracts.” Dr. Cyril Chern, Barrister, Dispute Board Federation

FIDIC Users' Guide: A practical guide to the Red, Yellow, MDB Harmonised and Subcontract Books focuses on the practical administration of the Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) Conditions of Contract for Construction and the Conditions of Contract for Plant & Design-Build, a revised family of Conditions of Contract published in 1999 to address the increasing size and complexity of construction projects.

Brian Barr and Leo Grutters have comprehensively updated Brian Totterdill’s previous edition, taking into account newly published forms of contract, case studies, and FIDIC’s expansion into a more international arena. The book recognises the growing tendency for projects to be administered by local employers, consultants and contractors as well as by experienced international organisations. Thus, the new edition of the FIDIC Users' Guide aims improve working relationships between all contract parties.

FIDIC Users' Guide: A practical guide to the Red, Yellow, MDB Harmonised and Subcontract Books includes:

Evaluation of the MDB Harmonised Edition, incorporating the latest 2010 update.
Evaluation of the newly published Subcontract 1st Edition 2011 in view of its objective to be a back-to-back contract for use in conjunction with the Red Book.
Reviews of the selection, preparation and use of the Contracts, including project management, preparation and response to claims and dispute resolution.
Flow charts, full text and clause-by-clause commentaries on the Red, Yellow, MDB and Subcontract Books
An independent review of the benefits, procedures and problems that may arise in the use of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract.

This book is an essential guide to FIDIC for all those involved in contract and construction, including practising contract administrators, Practitioners of FIDIC Construction Contracts, Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Planners, and Lawyers.

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Preface to the third edition
Abbreviations
About the authors

Part 1 : Introduction to Part 1
Chapter 1 : Introduction to the FIDIC Conditions of Contract
Chapter 2 : Comparisons between the different FIDIC Conditions of Contract
Chapter 3 : The 1999 FIDIC Red, Pink, Yellow and Subcontract Books
Chapter 4 : Claims and dispute procedures
Chapter 5 : Flow Charts

Part 2 : The FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction For Building and Engineering Works designed by the Employer (RED and PNK Books)

Introduction to Part 2
The Red Book

Clause 1 : General Provisions
Clause 2 : The Employer
Clause 3 : The Engineer
Clause 4 : The Contractor
Clause 5 : Nominated Subcontractors
Clause 6 : Staff and Labour
Clause 7 : Plant, Materials and Workmanship
Clause 8 : Commencement, Delays and Suspension
Clause 9 : Tests on Completion
Clause 10 : Employer’s Taking Over
Clause 11 : Defects Liability
Clause 12 : Measurement and Evaluation
Clause 13 : Variations and Adjustments
Clause 14 : Contract Price and Payment
Clause 15 : Termination by Employer
Clause 16 : Suspension and Termination by Contractor
Clause 17 : Risk and Responsibility
Clause 18 : Insurance
Clause 19 : Force Majeure
Clause 20 : Claims, Disputes and Arbitration
Appendix : General Conditions of Dispute Adjudication Agreement
Annexes and Forms

The Pink Book
Introduction to the Pink Book

Clause 1 : General Provisions
Clause 2 : The Employer
Clause 3 : The Engineer
Clause 4 : The Contractor
Clause 5 : Nominated Subcontractors
Clause 6 : Staff and Labour
Clause 7 : Plant, Materials and Workmanship
Clause 8 : Commencement, Delays and Suspension
Clause 9 : Tests on Completion
Clause 10 : Employer’s Taking Over
Clause 11 : Defects Liability
Clause 12 : Measurement and Evaluation
Clause 13 : Variations and Adjustments
Clause 14 : Contractor’s Price and Payment
Clause 15 : Termination by Employer
Clause 16 : Suspension and Termination by Contractor
Clause 17 : Risk and Responsibilities 335
Clause 18 : Insurance
Clause 19 : Force Majeure
Clause 20 : Claims, Disputes and Arbitration
Appendix : General Conditions of Dispute Board Agreement
Particular Conditions and Standard Forms

Part 3 : The FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design Build for Electrical and Mechanical Plant, and for Building and Engineering Works, designed by the Contractor (Yellow Book, YLW Book)
Introduction to Part 3

Clause 1 : General Provisions
Clause 2 : The Employer
Clause 3 : The Engineer
Clause 4 : The Contractor
Clause 5 : Design
Clause 6 : Staff and Labour
Clause 7 : Plant, Materials and Workmanship
Clause 8 : Commencement, Delays and Suspension
Clause 9 : Tests on Completion
Clause 10 : Employer’s Taking Over
Clause 11 : Defects Liability
Clause 12 : Tests after Completion
Clause 13 : Variations and Adjustments
Clause 14 : Contract Price and Payment
Clause 15 : Termination by Employer
Clause 16 : Suspension and Termination by Contractor
Clause 17 : Risk and Responsibility
Clause 18 : Insurance
Clause 19 : Force Majeure
Clause 20 : Claims, Disputes and Arbitration

Part 4 : The FIDIC Conditions of Subcontract for Construction for Building and Engineering Works Designed by the Employer (SUBCONTRACT Book)
Introduction to Part 4

Clause 1 : Definitions and Interpretation
Clause 2 : The Main Contract
Clause 3 : The Contractor
Clause 4 : The Subcontractor
Clause 5 : Assignment of the Subcontract and Subcontracting
Clause 6 : Co-operation, Staff and Labour
Clause 7 : Equipment, Temporary Works, Other Facilities, Plant and Materials
Clause 8 : Commencement and Completion
Clause 9 : Tests on Completion
Clause 10 : Completion and Taking-Over the Subcontract Works
Clause 11 : Defects Liability
Clause 12 : Measurement and Evaluation
Clause 13 : Subcontract Variations and Adjustments
Clause 14 : Subcontract Price and Payment
Clause 15 : Termination of the Main Contract and Termination of the Subcontract by the Contractor
Clause 16 : Suspension and Termination by the Subcontractor
Clause 17 : Risk and Indemnities
Clause 18 : Subcontract Insurances
Clause 19 : Subcontract Force Majeure
Clause 20 : Notices, Subcontractor’s Claims and Disputes

Part 5 : Future updates

Part 6 : Appendices
Appendix A : Notice Requirements for the RED and PNK Books
Appendix B : Notice Requirements for the YLW Book
Appendix C : Notice Requirements for the Subcontract Book
Appendix D : Contents : General Conditions for the RED Book
Appendix E : Contents : General Conditions for the PNK Book
Appendix F : Contents : General Conditions for the YLW Book
Appendix G : Contents : General Conditions for the SUB Book
Appendix H : Forms and Annexes for the Red and Yellow Book

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