Many organizations make the mistake of using the full Red or Yellow Book for a simple renovation or a short-term maintenance contract. This creates unnecessary administrative burdens. The Short Form offers:

The document is roughly 155 pages in total, though the General Conditions themselves are approximately 26 pages. It is organized into the following main components:

Customization and Appendix

: Drastically reduces the administrative burden found in the 2017 Red/Yellow Books. Increased Complexity

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Payments and security

Includes provisions for completion, measurement, and payment. Risk and Liability:

This contract is designed for:

While many seek a "FIDIC Short Form of Contract 2021 PDF" online, it is important to note that FIDIC documents are .

The "Short Form" lives up to its name. Unlike the Red Book (over 100 pages of general conditions), the Short Form condenses everything into a compact, user-friendly package. Its primary features include:

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| Criteria | Short Form (2021) | Red Book (2017) | Yellow Book (2017) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | < €500k | €500k - €10M | Any (design-build) | | Contractor’s design | None or minor | None | Full design | | Engineer role | Optional | Mandatory administrator | Mandatory | | Time to read | 1 hour | 4 hours | 4 hours | | Subcontracting rules | Simplified (notice only) | Detailed approval | Detailed approval |

Projects lasting less than six months to a year.