The , commonly known as the White Book , is a cornerstone document in the international construction and engineering industry. The 5th Edition 2017 (often referred to as the "White Book 2017") represents a significant update, designed to align with the 2017 suite of FIDIC construction contracts (such as the Red, Yellow, and Silver books).
Contains the standard clauses that apply to all projects using this model, including definitions, obligations, liability, and termination.
The agreement mandates that variations must clearly detail the impact on the Consultant's remuneration and project timeline before execution. 4. Dispute Avoidance and Resolution The , commonly known as the White Book
Authorized, watermarked PDF versions and hard copies must be purchased directly from the official FIDIC website (fidic.org).
Ambiguity in Appendix A is the primary cause of disputes. Clients must precisely define what is expected of the consultant to avoid continuous variation claims. The agreement mandates that variations must clearly detail
Perhaps most importantly, the 2017 edition clarifies that the standard of reasonable skill, care and diligence . Other obligations — such as meeting commencement and completion dates, procuring and maintaining insurance, and fulfilling reporting requirements — are now treated as absolute obligations that the Consultant must meet regardless of the standard of skill and care exercised.
The agreement includes explicit provisions to cap the Consultant’s total liability to a mutually agreed monetary sum. Ambiguity in Appendix A is the primary cause of disputes
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