Fidic Blue Book 2016 Pdf

Before 2016, dredging and reclamation projects often relied on a modified version of the FIDIC Green Book (Short Form) or bespoke government contracts, which frequently led to disputes. The need for a contract tailored specifically to the unique risks of dredging (e.g., unforeseen ground conditions, variable volumes, environmental sensitivity) led FIDIC to publish the 1st Edition of the Blue Book in 2016.

The Blue Book replaced the earlier Form of Contract for Dredging and Reclamation Works (2nd Edition, 2006)—which was actually a separate document often confused with the test version. The 2016 edition is the current, authoritative version. fidic blue book 2016 pdf

Marine environmental laws can change quickly (e.g., a sudden ban on open-water disposal). The 2016 Blue Book includes a specific sub-clause allowing both parties to adjust contract prices if new laws significantly alter the cost of performing the works. Before 2016, dredging and reclamation projects often relied

Key Features:

The most notable feature of the 2016 Blue Book is its fairer allocation of risk regarding unforeseen ground conditions. The 1991 edition placed significant risk on the contractor. The 2016 revision rebalances this by introducing a mechanism—often compared to the "unforeseeable physical conditions" clause in the 2017 FIDIC Red and Yellow Books—that allows the contractor to claim additional time and cost if site conditions differ materially from those described in the contract data. The most notable feature of the 2016 Blue