Introduction
3. The Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board (DAAB) The DAAB replaced the old DAB. The key difference? The DAAB is intended to be proactive. It can visit the site and offer opinions before a formal dispute crystallizes. An updated legal guide explains how to use the DAAB as a tool to keep cash flowing, rather than viewing it as a hostile tribunal.
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The guide is available through major legal publishers and retailers: FIDIC 2017 – A Practical Legal Guide
The 2017 suite is famous for its tiered dispute resolution process: DAAB (Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Board). The guide provides a deep dive into how this differs from the old DAB system. It explains the nuances of the "avoidance" function—where the DAAB can intervene informally before a dispute crystallizes—and the strict procedural timelines for referrals, which are often a trap for the unwary.