Helps towards delivering construction projects on time by enabling better client-contractor communication. This publication will help towards delivering construction projects on time by enabling better client-contractor communication. The new contract allows the employer, usually with the assistance of the contractor, to set a clear target for the cost of the civil engineering works to be carried out, in order to avoid projects overrunning on cost and deadline. ICE's latest contract also encourages the contractor to be more closely involved in the project at an early stage, such as project design, and provides an incentive for the employer and contractor to share profit or loss if the costs differ from the original estimation.To utilise the Target Cost Version effectively, a more open style of control and management is required which will permit an early and joint approach to the identification and management of risks. This is intended to lead to better channels of communication at an early stage between client and contractor. The Target Cost version - the latest member of the ICE Conditions of Contract family - has been produced due to industry demand.

This publication provides guidance to the ICE Conditions of Contract Target Cost Version, First edition which encourages active collaboration to reduce costs by sharing expertise and jointly managing risks in an open working environment, within the framework of the ICE Conditions of Contract family. It encourages the Contractor to be more closely involved in aspects of design, provides for payment to the Contractor on a cost reimbursable basis and an incentive share arrangement if the costs differ from the target. A more open style of control and management, which permits an early and joint approach to the identification and management of risks, obliges parties to recognise and understand each other's objectives and promotes closer working relationships.

Guidance Notes for the ICE Conditions of Contract for Archaeological Investigation

An Archaeological Investigation is usually undertaken to provide information: - In response to a proposed development which could cause damage to archaeological remains. - As part of the planning process (within the framework of appropriate national planning policy guidance notes) and/or development plan policy. - As part of an Environmental Impact Assessment. - Inconnection with management plans and mitigation strategies of private, local and national or international bodies. - Outside the planning process (e.g infrastructure projects, ecclesiastical developemtn, coastal erosion, agriculture, forestry and countryside management, works by public utilities and statutory undertakers) Where the Investigation finds Archaeological Remains they are recorded, analysed and interpreted and the findings disseminated as appropriate. These Conditions of Contract, the first of its kind, regulate the business relationship between the Employer and the specialist Archaeological Contractor during the course of an Arcaeological Investigation. The Contract retains a pattern traditional in civil engineering contracts, with an investigation commissioned by an Employer (Landowners, developers etc.), designed or approved by an Engineer and carried out by a specialist Archaeological Contractor, only that the term 'Consultant' is used instead of 'Engineer'. Its advantages include: - Providing parties to the Contract with and "advanced warning" of circumstances that may give rise to additional costs or delay or which may warrant a significant change tothe scope of the Investigation. - Enabling the niminisation of additional cost and/or delay as well as potential for dispute. - Minimising the incidence of disputes and resolving those that may arise in aspeedy and non-confrontational manner. On that basis that many archaeological contracts will fall within the provisions of Part 2 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, this Contract has been drafted to comply with the legislation with the intention that the variouw Statutory 'Schemes for Construction Contracts' should not apply.

- Definitions and interpretation - Employer's representative - Assignment and sub-contracting - Documentation and information - General obligations

- Definitions and interpretation - Engineer and Engineer's representative - Assignment and Sub-Contracting - Contract Documents - General obligations - Workmanship and Materials - Commencement time and delays - Liquidated Damages for Delay - Certificate of Substantial Completion - Outstanding work and defects - Alterations additions and omissions - Property in materials and contractor's equipments - Measurement - Provisional and prime cost sums and nominated sub-contracts - Certificates and payment - Remedies and powers - Frustration - War Clause - Settlement of disputes - Application to Scotland - Notices - Tax matters - Special conditions

Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject and reinforces the changes that are taking place within the construction industry, such as how it is organised and the way in which consultants, contractors, subcontractors and all of those involved in the supply chain obtain work. This book, now in its sixth edition, is an indispensible companion for students taking undergraduate courses in Building and Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, and Project Management. It is also suitable for students on HND/C courses in Building and Construction Management as well as foundation degree courses in Building and Construction Management. New content includes: A new chapter has been added on Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and the Private Finance Initiative. A revised section of the book now deals with generic principles about the conditions of contracts, which can be applied to all forms of contract.

Contracts for Infrastructure Projects: An International Guide provides a guide to the law relating to construction contracts for infrastructure projects; it is intended for the use of engineers and other professionals who are involved in the negotiation and administration of construction contracts, to enable them to understand the risks involved, and how to minimise them. The principles of construction law outlined in this book apply to small construction contracts as well as very large contracts for which the contract sum may be in the billions of dollars. The focus of the book is on construction contracts entered into by commercial organisations operating in a business environment. Contract law generally assumes that such parties are of equal bargaining power and puts relatively few fetters on their ability to agree on the terms of their bargain. However, where legislation impacts on the execution of construction projects or the operation of construction contracts it may be of major importance in protecting the rights of weaker parties or third parties. It is assumed that the users of this book will be familiar with the general concepts of tendering and contracting for engineering and construction projects but may not have any formal knowledge of the law. To the extent possible, the emphasis is on general principles of contract law that are widely accepted in many jurisdictions. Examples are drawn from case law in a number of common law jurisdictions, as well as from civil codes.

YA roadmap to the most important ethical considerations facing legal practitioners in multi-jurisdictional construction practice.