FIDIC, NEC and the dispute board concept: extent and style of adoption.

Mante, Joseph

Abstract

The Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) 2017-2022 and NEC4 Engineering and Construction Conditions introduced some significant amendments to the dispute resolution provisions in both Conditions of Contract. Both contract suites now have provisions on dispute boards. This article critically explores the extent and style of adoption of the dispute board concept by the two influential contract giants, gaps, and likely implications for their respective dispute handling strategies. The pathways of adoption of the concept are surprisingly similar but the infrastructure for delivery of dispute board services differ. Both contracts will benefit from additional reforms to introduce early dispute board involvement and a post-performance review or feedback system.

Citation

MANTE, J. [2024]. FIDIC, NEC and the dispute board concept: extent and style of adoption. International construction law review [online], (accepted).

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 14, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jun 21, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 12, 2024
• Journal: International construction law review
• Print ISSN: 0265-1416
• Electronic ISSN: 2329-812X
• Publisher: Informa Business Intelligence
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC); New Engineering Contract (NEC); NEC contracts; Dispute resolution; Dispute review boards; Dispute boards
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2378151