Fidic Green Book 2017 Pdf May 2026

Introduction

When NOT to use it:

• DO NOT use for large infrastructure (highways, tunnels, dams).
• DO NOT use for Design-Build or Turnkey projects (use the Yellow or Silver Book).
• DO NOT use for highly complex underground work (unforeseen ground conditions are poorly handled in very short forms).
• DO NOT use if the Employer will finance the project via a complex loan agreement requiring specific insurance certificates.

1. Alignment with the 2017 "Rainbow Suite"The 2021 Green Book serves as a "Green Book Plus," modernizing the short form to act as a viable alternative to the more complex 2017 Red and Yellow Books for lower-risk projects. It adopted key 2017 terminology, such as replacing "Force Majeure" with "Exceptional Events" and moving from an "Appendix to Tender" to a more comprehensive "Contract Data" section. fidic green book 2017 pdf

• Not suited for complex design-build, major civil works, or projects with high risk/uncertainty.
• Conciseness can omit detailed provisions needed for particular risks (e.g., sophisticated intellectual property, complex subcontracts, advanced performance metrics).
• Shorter claim windows and simplified procedural steps can disadvantage an uninformed or poorly resourced party; strict adherence to notice requirements is critical.
• Insurance, indemnity, and limitation of liability clauses should be reviewed and tailored — standard limits may be insufficient for some employers or contractors.

Option 1: Buy from the FIDIC Bookshop (Recommended) Introduction When NOT to use it:

2. Key Features of the FIDIC Green Book 2017

2.1 Simplicity

• Only 15 clauses (compared to 20+ in other 2017 FIDIC books).
• No Sub-Clauses – all clauses are single-level.
• No separate "Particular Conditions" part in the main text; instead, users fill in Contract Data (two parts: Employer’s and Contractor’s).

Comparison: FIDIC Green Book 2017 vs. Other Standard Forms

How does the Green Book 2017 stack up against competitors like the JCT Minor Works or the NEC4 Short Contract? DO NOT use for large infrastructure (highways, tunnels,

Clause 5 – Subcontracting

• No subcontracting without prior consent (except for materials supply).
• Contractor remains liable for subcontractors.

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