ABSTRACT
New versions of the Red Book, Yellow Book and Silver Book were launched on 5 December 2017 – the Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) 2017 Contracts –, and they constitute updates of the former editions from 1999. The Subcontract is similar to the Conditions of Contract for Construction 1999, and many of the clauses are “back to back” with Main Contract, but some are unique to the Subcontractor. The FIDIC 2017 Contracts are structurally similar to the FIDIC 1999 Contracts, although they are considerably larger, with far more pages than the previous editions. The Red Book is recommended for building or engineering works where most of the design is provided by the Employer or his Representative. The Yellow Book is recommended for the provision of electrical and/or mechanical plant, and for the design and execution of building or engineering works. The final contract to be issued in the FIDIC 1999 Contracts was the Green Book or Short Form of Contract.
