This is the secret sauce. The White Book 2017 is designed to mirror the Red Book 2017. If your Consultant is also the Engineer under the Red Book, ensure the duties align perfectly. Contradictions between the White Book (consultancy) and the Red Book (construction) are the #1 source of hot disputes.
FIDIC Client/Consultant Model Services Agreement (5th Edition, 2017) , commonly known as the White Book This is the secret sauce
The agreement moves away from informal negotiations toward a structured process. This ensures that technical or financial disagreements don't stall the progress of the project. 🔍 Essential Checklist Before You Sign This is the secret sauce
The 2017 edition expanded from 8 to 10 clauses to improve clarity and separate distinct procedural actions. General Provisions This is the secret sauce