The 2017 White Book is fully compatible with the other 2017 FIDIC contracts — the Red Book (Construction), Yellow Book (Plant and Design-Build), and Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey). This compatibility is important for projects where the Consultant is appointed to act as the Engineer under a FIDIC Construction Contract, as the obligations and risk allocations align consistently across the suite.

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The legally binding document signed by both parties.

Personnel, Equipment, Facilities, and Services provided by the Client. Appendix 3: Remuneration and Payment. Appendix 4: Programme.

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The White Book is divided into key sections designed to be used together:

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While the 2006 version was perceived by many Clients as being "far too favourable to consultants," the 2017 edition achieves a significantly more balanced and realistic starting point

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procedure. If a project scope changes, both parties must follow specific timelines to submit and agree on the cost and time impacts, preventing disputes from snowballing at the end of the project.

Divided into Part A (specific references like project duration) and Part B (customized or amended clauses). Appendices: Essential project-specific details including: Appendix 1: Detailed Scope of Services.

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The agreement is modular, consisting of universal rules and project-specific customizations: