FIDIC Red Book is a practical guide for anyone involved in preparing, administering, or contributing to the FIDIC suite of contracts, 2017 edition. Designed as a companion for both the first-time and also more experienced user the book presents an accessible guide to the 21 clauses of the 2017 FIDIC Conditions of Contract, using the Conditions of Contract for Construction (Red Book) as a basis.
Opening chapters provide an introduction to international construction contracts, including the entire FIDIC suite of contracts, and there is also a list of definitions of key terms. Chapters in Part 2 provide a brief introduction to each of the Clauses and Sub-Clauses in the Red Book, and explain how they are interlinked.
A final section provides a concise practical guide to the use of the FIDIC Conditions, and a summary of special provisions discussed in Part 2. Drawing on the author's 30 years' experience with the FIDIC Conditions of Contract, this accessible guide to the FIDIC Red Book provides an ideal introduction for first time users of the FIDIC conditions of contract and will also serve as a very useful handbook and practical commentary for more experienced users.
The book kicks off with a brief yet salient introduction to FIDIC history and relationship between this, the Red Book, and the other standard forms within the range (Gold, Yellow, Silver, Green, Pink, etc), aiding the user via a simple chart in selecting the most appropriate contract for their commission. The book also advises on what has been updated since 1999 revision and whether to convert pending experience of the form.
The companion (and remember this book is aimed at sitting side by side with the contract itself), is exactly that. A succinct clause by clause guide to navigating through contract litigation jargon translating to the dialogue of the Engineer. Each chapter is aligned to the same numbered clause of the main contract thus making this book is easy to follow, even for those unfamiliar with the contract suite. In Appendix A the reader will find a helpful mini guide bringing the contract outline into just 3 pages to digest. For those venturing out on managing, leading or just curious to understand FIDIC Red Book - this is the guide for you.
--Jo Griffiths, Network Rail