Comparison tool

Compare construction contract forms.

Pick any two of FIDIC Red, Yellow, Silver, Emerald; NEC3; NEC4; JCT; or ICC. See a side-by-side commercial view across the dimensions that actually matter when you are pricing, delivering or disputing under either contract.

Left contract

Right contract

Type

Typical use

Design risk

Payment mechanism

Time risk allocation

Notice regime

Change / variation

Dispute mechanism

Typical governing law / seat

Strength for Contractor

Weakness for Contractor

Indicative comparison only. Contract behaviour on a live project always depends on the Particular Conditions, Specific Amendments, and Schedule of Cost Components / Bill of Quantities as actually drafted on the project. The general descriptions above reflect standard-form positions. If you need a contract-specific commercial review, see our 1-page contract review.

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