While contractors build the physical asset, consultants (architects, engineers, project managers) define, design, and supervise it. The 2017 White Book is the silent architect of project success; when it fails, the downstream construction contract becomes a battleground for disputes rooted in defective specifications or delayed approvals.
FIDIC Client-Consultant Model Services Agreement 2017 (often called the White Book fidic client consultant model services agreement 2017 pdf
Many disputes arise because Appendix A (Scope) is vague. The 2017 White Book pushes for an exhaustive, activity-based scope description. The 2017 White Book pushes for an exhaustive,
If you are preparing to negotiate or draft a contract using this model, I can help you prepare. Tell me: Are you representing the or the Consultant ? What is the general scope of the project? What is the general scope of the project
In the complex world of infrastructure and construction procurement, the foundation of a successful project often lies in the clarity of the contract between the Client and the Consultant.