| Aspect | 1999 (1st Ed.) | 2017 (2nd Ed.) | |--------|----------------|----------------| | | "Adjudication by a single person" | Optional DAAB or simpler adjudication | | Employer’s claims | Minimal detail | Structured, time-bar notice provisions | | Payment terms | Very basic | More defined (interim payments) | | Extensions of time | Short | Better aligned with other 2017 FIDIC books | | Termination | Undeveloped | Clearer suspension and termination rights |
While you mentioned a "2017" version, it is important to clarify that FIDIC updated its major books (Red, Yellow, and Silver) in 2017, but the official Second Edition of the Green Book
- Emphasizes the importance of meeting the required quality standards.
: The claims and disputes process is now more detailed and follows the structure of the 2017 suite, separating the two into distinct clauses.
Structure and key contents (2017 edition)
- Outlines procedures for dealing with defects.
: The update re-introduces more structured management roles, similar to the "Blue Book" (Dredging and Reclamation), to improve project oversight. IADC Dredging Claims and Disputes