The concentration on dispute avoidance, including an enhanced role for the Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board (DAAB) in this respect, and promoting cooperation between the parties during the project.

New procedures requiring the Contractor to prepare and implement a Quality Management System to show compliance with the Contract requirements.

A fair and balanced approach where risk is allocated to the Party that is best able to bear and control that risk.

New procedures requiring the Contractor to prepare and implement a Compliance Verification System to show that the design, materials, workmanship and certain other matters all comply.