AJCE’s Special Seminar 2007
-FIDIC Red Book MDB Edition, March 2006-

AJCE held a special seminar on FIDIC Red Book MDB Edition on 13th July 2007 at the conference room of Oriental Consultants. Red Book MDB Edition (official title: Conditions of Contract for Construction, MDB Harmonized Edition) was prepared by the World Bank based on the Red Book published by FIDIC in 1999. MDB Edition is to be utilized for construction works funded by multilateral development banks. The first edition was released in May 2005, and the amended edition was published in March 2006. Contract Sub-Committee of International Activity Committee analyzed and studied changes made to New FIDIC Version (1999). Results of the analysis and study were presented at this seminar.

Red Book MDB Edition, explanation of the Red Book, and comparison tables of MDB Edition and New FIDIC Version were handed over to the participants. Sub-Committee chair Mr. Konishi gave a lecture using power point slides explaining features of the MDB Edition and amended clauses included in 1st to 20th clauses. Mr. Konishi mentioned background of amendments on amended clauses based on the analysis conducted by Contract Sub-Committee. Amendments were made mainly for, i) clarification of rights and duties by mentioning un-clear points in New FIDIC Version, ii) correspondence with current changes of society, and iii) requirements by MDBs. Mr. Konishi indicated some points to be clarified further in clauses regarding “Risk and Responsibility”, “Insurance”, and “Claims, Disputes and Arbitration”. The lecture was followed by discussions. Questions and comments were presented by participants representing contractors and consultants.

Over 100 applications were received which was more than expected, and many were to be rejected. This indicated increased interest of membersin Red Book MDB Edition. AJCE invited ten-member delegation from Korean Engineering Consultants Association (KENKA) to the seminar. A social gathering for KENKA and AJCE members was held after seminar.

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