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An Overview of FIDIC

Traditional FIDIC Forms of contract


Conditions of Contract for Works of
Civil Engineering Construction(1987)
Red
Conditions of Contract for Electrical &
Mechanical Works(1987), Yellow
Conditions of Contract for Design-
Build & Turnkey(1995),Orange
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The Red Book
First edition of Red Book-1957
4 editions of the Red Book
The last edition is 1987
Intended for civil engineering construction

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Concepts of the Red Book
Based on UK standard conditions of
contract for domestic projects
Design provided by employer or his
engineer
Common law system
Independent engineer
Re-measurement contract
Sharing of risk
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The yellow book
First edition 1963
Intended for electrical & mechanical
plant
Most of the works carried out off-site
More emphasis on testing,
commissioning procedures,guaranties

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Concepts of the Yellow Book
Basically Similar to the Red Book
Payment on lump-sum basis

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The Orange Book
First edition 1995
Engineer replaced by employer’s
representative
Not required to be impartial
Engineer’s decision replaced by DAB
Cost of DAB shared by the parties
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The 1999 suite of SCC
The Construction Contract (New Red
book)
The Plant & Design/Build contract
(New yellow Book)
The EPC/Turnkey Contract(Silver
Book)
The Short Form (Green Book)
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The New Red Book
Suitable for all projects designed by
Employer or his Engineer
Some design may be carried by
Contractor
Supervision & Contract administration
by Engineer
Works, payments, etc certified by
Engineer
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The Red Book (cont.)
Work measured, payment accor. To
BOQ
Option for payment on Lump-Sum

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The New Yellow Book
Replaces Old Yellow & Orange
Suitable for all types of design done
by Contractor
Electrical & mechanical plant and for
Design & execution of building or
engineering works
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The New Yellow Book (cont.)
Some design may be done by
Employer or his Engineer
Employer provides Employer's
Requirement
Supervision & Contract Adm.by Eng.
Approval of work, payments etc by
Eng.
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The New Yellow Book (cont.)
Testing procedures more complicated
Identical or similar provisions to the
Red Book, 17 clauses

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The Silver Book (EPCT Book)
Design by the Contractor
Employer provides Employer’s
requirm.
Engineering, Procurement,
construction by Contractor
No Engineer, Employer’s
Representative
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The Silver Book (EPCT Book)
Lump sum Contract Price
Final price more Certain
Majority of risk taken by Contractor
Employer pays more to cover risks
Extended testing procedures
including tests after completion
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The Silver Book not suitable if
Time or information is insufficient
Considerable work is underground or
difficult to inspect
Employer intends to supervise closely
Part of the work is designed by
Employer
For public bidding without
negotiations
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The Green Book (short form)
Used for relatively simple & repetitive
works
No Engineer
The employer may appoint a
representative

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