The FIDIC 2017 forms are a masterpiece of procedural risk management, but they are not intuitive. A standard PDF is just text. An transforms that text into a weapon for claim avoidance and dispute resolution.
In the 1999 forms, Contractor claims were governed by Clause 20, while Employer claims fell under Clause 2.5. The 2017 suite establishes an equal playing field. Both Employer and Contractor claims are now governed by the same strict procedure under Sub-Clause 20.2. Enhanced Role of the Engineer fidic 2017 a practical legal guide pdf exclusive
The Engineer will issue a formal notice stating that the claim is time-barred. The "Escape Clause" (Sub-Clause 20.2.5) The FIDIC 2017 forms are a masterpiece of