FIDIC Clause 20.8 vs 21.8 – Arbitration When No DAAB ExistsBy wisdomwaveshub.com / September 7, 2023 Table of Contents Toggle 📘 FIDIC 1999 – Clause 20.8📗 FIDIC 2017 – Clause 21.8🔹 FIDIC 1999 – Clause 20.8 (Expiry of DAB’s Appointment)🔹 FIDIC 2017 – Clause 21.8 (No DAAB in Place)3️⃣ Key Interpretations and Practical Implications📘 FIDIC 1999📗 FIDIC 2017❓ What if the DAAB’s appointment expired after Taking-Over Certificate was issued, and now a defect claim arises?❓ What if the DAAB was never constituted because the parties couldn’t agree on members?❓ Can the Employer argue that Clause 21.5 (Amicable Settlement) still applies in 2017?6️⃣ Suggestions for Clarity and Improvement7️⃣ Final TakeawaysFlowchart for Clause 20.8 – Expiry of Dispute Adjudication Board’s Appointment Recent Visitors: 1,436 FIDIC Clause 20.8 vs 21.8 explains how to resolve disputes when no DAB/DAAB is in place — direct arbitration paths under FIDIC 1999 and 2017 editions. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here