Under the FIDIC Construction Contract (Red Book), which of the following amendments do NOT comply with the FIDIC Golden Principles? [1999 Edition] (2 correct answers apply)
Choose all of the correct answers (multiple possibilities).
A.
The Contractor is responsible for the performance of the Nominated Subcontractors
B.
Deletion of Sub-Clauses 20.2 - 20.4 for a Project constructed in United Arab Emirates
C.
The DAB Decision is final and binding
D.
The Payment shall be released by the Employer within 180 days calculated from receiving the Contractor's Monthly Statement
Option B is correct: Deleting critical dispute resolution Sub-Clauses 20.2 - 20.4 contradicts the Golden Principles by undermining fair dispute handling.
Option D is correct: Extending payment release to 180 days violates timely payment principles and fairness in cash flow management.
Option A is generally acceptable as the Contractor often assumes responsibility for nominated subcontractors.
Option C is acceptable in some jurisdictions and contracts to provide finality but can be debated.
[References:, , FIDIC Contract Management Guidelines – Golden Principles, , FIDIC Red Book 1999 Edition, Clauses 20 and 14]
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