Victoria Tyson

This Practice Note looks at the contractor’s rights to terminate FIDIC contracts. It covers the Red, Yellow and Silver Books (1999 editions) and the Pink and Gold Books.

This Practice Note looks at the Employer’s rights to terminate under the FIDIC Red, Yellow and Silver Books 1999, the Gold Book 2008 and the Pink Book 2010.

This Practice Note looks at the role and duties of the Engineer in the FIDIC Red and Yellow Books 1999 and the Pink Book 2010.

This Practice Note considers the grounds upon which the Contractor may terminate the FIDIC Red Book 2017, FIDIC Yellow Book 2017 and FIDIC Silver Book 2017. It considers the notice requirements in relation to termination under these contracts, the consequences of termination and the right to payment on termination. It also looks at the Contractor’s right to terminate due to the occurrence of an Exceptional Event (force majeure) under the 2017 FIDIC contracts.

This Practice Note considers the grounds upon which the Employer may terminate the FIDIC Red Book 2017, Yellow Book 2017 and Silver Book 2017. It looks at the notice requirements regarding termination and the consequences of termination under these FIDIC contracts. It also examines termination for convenience, termination for failure to remedy a defect or damage and termination due to an exceptional event (force majeure) under the 2017 FIDIC contracts.

This Practice Note considers the role of the Engineer under the FIDIC Red Book 2017 and FIDIC Yellow Book 2017. It looks at who will be appointed as the Engineer, the duties of the Engineer and the Engineer’s ability to issue instructions and make determinations.

This Practice Note is an introduction to the FIDIC Green Book 2021 (the Short Form of Contract). It is not a fully detailed clause-by-clause commentary.In December 2021, FIDIC launched the second edition of the Green Book. For more information on the background to the release of the second edition of the Green Book, and the key differences between the first and second editions, see News Analysis: FIDIC Green Book 2021—what’s changed?For information on other contracts in the FIDIC suite, see:•FIDIC contracts 2017 onwards—overview•FIDIC contracts pre-2017 editions—overviewFor what type of project is the Green Book suitable?The FIDIC Green Book is primarily intended ‘for projects where the perceived level of risk is low, and/or where construction parties wish to use a form which is simple to use and does not require significant contract administration and management resources’. Its use is not restricted to simple or repetitive works and/or short duration and/or limited capital value projects. The Green Book

This Practice Note provides an introduction to the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Design, Build and Operate (DBO) Projects 2008, commonly known as the Gold Book 2008. It looks at the suitability and structure of the Contract, and identifies key features of the General Conditions.

This Practice Note looks at the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction 1999, commonly known as the FIDIC Red Book. It was produced in partnership with Victoria Tyson of Corbett & Co, and considers the structure and key provisions of the contract.

This Practice Note looks at the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction 2017 (second edition), commonly known as the FIDIC Red Book 2017, which is intended for building and engineering works where the Employer bears the design responsibility. It considers the structure and key provisions of the contract.

This Practice Note looks at the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for EPC/Turnkey Projects 1999 (commonly known as the FIDIC Silver Book). It was produced in partnership with Victoria Tyson a Director at Corbett & Co.

This Practice Note looks at the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for EPC/Turnkey Projects (second edition), commonly known as the FIDIC Silver Book 2017, which is intended for use where the Contractor is to carry out all of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) in relation to the project, providing the Employer with a fully-equipped facility that is ready for operation. It considers the structure and key provisions of the contract.

This Practice Note looks at the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design Build 1999, commonly known as the FIDIC Yellow Book. It was produced in partnership with Victoria Tyson, a Director of Corbett & Co, and considers the structure and key provisions of the contract.

This Practice Note looks at the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design Build (second edition), commonly known as the FIDIC Yellow Book 2017, which is intended for construction projects where the Contractor will bear both design and construction responsibility, including contracts relating to electrical/mechanical installations. It considers the structure and key provisions of the contract.

This Checklist lists the duties and tasks of the Engineer in the FIDIC Red Book 1999.

This Checklist sets out the key duties of the Engineer and the scope of its authority under the FIDIC Red Book 2017 General Conditions of Contract.