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Under FIDIC 2017, Clause 8.3 [Programme] was significantly enhanced compared to the 1999 editions, introducing more detailed and stricter requirements for programme management and updating.

Option A is correct. The 2017 editions explicitly require the Contractor to revise and resubmit the Programme whenever it becomes inconsistent with actual progress. This strengthens proactive project control and ensures that the Programme remains a live and reliable management tool.

Option C is also correct. FIDIC 2017 emphasizes that revised programmes must accurately reflect actual progress and current circumstances, including sequencing, logic, and resources. This aligns with the broader 2017 philosophy of improved transparency and contract administration.

Option B is incorrect because FIDIC does not mandate specifying particular programming software; this remains at the Contractor’s discretion unless otherwise stated in Particular Conditions.

Option D is incorrect because submission of a programme within 28 days already existed in FIDIC 1999 (Sub-Clause 8.3), and therefore is not a “new” feature.

These enhancements reflect FIDIC 2017’s focus on active project management, early warning, and accurate planning, making the Programme a central tool for monitoring and controlling project performance.

Options A and B are correct: Both the Red and Yellow Books require the Engineer to certify payments before the Employer pays the Contractor.

Option C (Silver Book) typically places the risk on the Contractor and often provides for payment without Engineer certification, reflecting the turnkey nature of the contract.

Under FIDIC Red Book 1999, the Performance Security (or Performance Guarantee) is held to ensure the Contractor’s performance during the defects liability period. The security is typically released only after the Employer issues the Performance Certificate, which confirms the completion of defects liability obligations and that the Contractor has fulfilled the contract.

The contract commonly specifies a fixed period (often 21 days) within which the Employer must return the Performance Security after issuance of the Performance Certificate (Option D). The Taking-Over Certificate (Options A and C) marks substantial completion but does not end the Contractor’s obligations for defects.

Option D is not a new procedure introduced in the 2017 FIDIC editions.

The 2017 editions focus on dispute avoidance (A), quality management systems (B), and fair risk allocation (C), but do not explicitly require a Compliance Verification System as described.