The Joint Contracts Tribunal's suite of contracts (commonly known as JCT 2005) are the most commonly used in the UK to procure major building work. This easy-to-follow guide takes the reader through the JCT 2005 building contracts clause by clause in simple but effective language that eliminates misinterpretation.

The Joint Contracts Tribunal's (JCT) Standard Form of Building Contract, one of the most common standard contracts used in the UK to procure building work, is updated regularly to take account of changes in legislation and industry practice and relevant court decisions from litigation. The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration is a second edition to the authors' earlier award-winning The JCT98 Building Contract: Law and Administration, and clarifies complex issues surrounding obligations and rights under the contract. This makes it an essential reference for construction professionals, employers, contractors, and lawyers new to construction seeking to update and consolidate their knowledge. The book also provides the knowledge and understanding of the contract, which are a fundamental part of the education of most students who go on to become managers and leaders in the construction industry. It thoroughly works through the provisions of the contract in simple language, using case law examples and relevant statute to demonstrate approaches to its interpretation.

This title helps clarify complex areas of the JCT 05 standard building contract, making it an essential reference for professionals seeking to update their knowledge. The book works through the contract issues thoroughly yet clearly, using case law examples to demonstrate the latest amendments in regards to the Construction Act.

Although the majority of construction work these days is carriedout by sub-contractors, there are surprisingly few books dealingwith building sub-contracts and the related law. This book provides a much welcomed guide to the new 2005 JCTStandard Building Sub-Contract (SBCSub and SBCSub/D), which islikely to be the regular sub-contract form used by contractors whenletting works under the radically revised 2005 JCT StandardBuilding Contract. Peter Barnes, who has over 30 years' experience ofcontractor/sub-contractor relationships, provides a clause byclause commentary on the sub-contract, highlighting practicalissues and considering relevant case law. The book will be of interest not only to sub-contractors and maincontractors, but also to other construction professionals andlawyers who need an understanding of the contractual relationshipand allocation of risk between contractors andsub-contractors. The Author Peter Barnes MSc (Construction Law and Arbitration), DipICArb,FCIOB, FCIArb, MRICS, is a Chartered Arbitrator, a registeredadjudicator and a CIArb trained mediator. He has been actively involved in the construction industry foralmost 30 years and has a wide experience of many types ofconstruction work, including building (both new build andrefurbishment), civil engineering, and mechanical and electricalinstallations. He spent many years working for main contractors, undertaking bothsurveying and management roles, and during that time he hasadministered and settled a multitude of sub-contract accounts on avariety of different contracts. His experience with sub-contractscovers both simple and complex contracts and has involved detailedexamination of contractual entitlements. His practical backgroundhas led to an in-depth understanding of the allocation of risks incontractor/sub-contractor relationships. Since becoming a consultant, Peter Barnes has represented manyparties in both adjudications and arbitrations, has acted as anexpert witness in respect of both liability and quantum, and hasbeen appointed as adjudicator by both the Chartered Institute ofArbitrators and the Construction Industry Council. His wide experience base has led to him being appointed to thecommittees of the Chartered Institute of Building Eastern Branch,the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators East Anglia Branch, and theInstitution of Civil Engineering Surveyors Anglia and CentralBranch. Also of Interest The Law & Management of Building Subcontracts Second Edition John McGuinness 1 4051 6102 7 978 14051 6102 2 The JCT Intermediate Building Contracts Third Edition David Chappell 1 4051 4049 6 978 14051 4049 2 The JCT Minor Works Building Contracts 2005 Fourth Edition David Chappell 1 4051 5271 0 978 14051 5271 6 The NEC 3 Engineering and Construction Contract Second Edition Brian Eggleston 0 6320 5386 0 978 06320 5386 5 Building Contract Casebook Fourth Edition Michael Furmston 1 4051 1881 4 978 14051 1881 1 One Hundred and Fifty Contractual Problems and theirSolutions Second Edition Roger Knowles 1 4051 2070 3 978 14051 2070 8 Cover design by Workhaus

The Joint Contracts Tribunal issued a new Design and Build Form in 2005, a successor to the JCT Standard Form of Building Contract with Contractor’s Design. It looks substantially different from its predecessor and it is different in structure and often in its wording. This major new edition of David Chappell’s well regarded book has been substantially revised to take account of the new contract terms and different structure. It also considers the standard novation agreements from the CIC and City of London Law Society and more then 70 additional cases. It discusses areas where problems frequently arise: the allocation of design responsibility discrepancies the role of the employer’s agent payment provisions the approval of drawings

These days, subcontractors in the construction industry aregenerally aware of their rights and obligations, and maincontractors and clients' advisers need to keep abreast ofdevelopments in subcontract law. As the majority of work is carriedout under JCT contracts, all parties need to understand the rightsand obligations of the latest JCT 05 suite of subcontracts, againstthe background of the general principles of contract law. A companion to Peter Barnes' first book, The JCT 05 StandardBuilding Sub-Contract, this book deals with all the other JCT 05subcontracts including: Design and Build Subcontract, Major Project Subcontract,Intermediate Subcontract, Intermediate Subcontract withsubcontractor's design, Intermediate Named Subcontract, Short Formof Subcontract and the Sub-Subcontract The book is organised around issues, such as payment, time,variations, and loss and/or expense, and, where appropriate itcompares and contrasts the differing approaches of individualsubcontracts. The book features a range of standard letters.

Can contractors and specialists add value to a project by theirearly involvement in design, pricing, risk management andprogramming? How can this be structured and what role docontracts have to play? What is the impact on procurement andproject management? Commentators from Banwell to Egan have recommended earliercontractor appointments, and this has also been linked tosuccessful project partnering. How are the two related? Early Contractor Involvement in Building Procurementconsiders the case for a two stage procurement approach based on asystem of agreed project processes during the preconstructionphase. It examines the ways in which a contract can describeand support this model throughout its procurement, partnering andproject management, and is illustrated with case studies taken fromprojects and programmes across the construction and engineeringindustry. The roles of the various parties involved, the obstacles theyencounter and the benefits they can achieve are examined indetail. There is practical guidance on how to improve speed,economy, sustainability, change control, dispute avoidance, andclient satisfaction. This book bridges the gap betweencontract law, partnering and project management and will beessential reading for middle and senior management at constructioncontractors, consultants and clients in both the public and privatesectors.

Now in a fully updated second edition, The Law of Construction Disputes is a leading source of authoritative and detailed information on the whole area of construction law including contracts and their performance, third parties, pursuing claims and dispute resolution. It covers the construction dispute process by analysing the main areas from which disputes arise, up to date case law, and how to effectively deal with construction project disputes once they have arisen. This edition expands on advanced practitioner issues, as well as the emerging law of construction disputes on an international basis and gives the practitioner all the case law needed in one concise volume. The book examines the methods and methodology of construction law, not only for a common law context, but also under other legal systems. Readers will be guided through the various international contract formats governing construction, alongside applicable case law. Additionally, they will be shown the correct contract provisions and forms used to prevent disputes from escalating in order to reach successful conclusions without litigation. Including expert advice and many relevant reference materials, this book is an extremely helpful guide to legal practitioners and construction professionals.

Previous ed.: Oxford: Elsevier Architectural, 2004.

The Quantity Surveyor's Pocket Book outlines all the practical skills, contractual and management techniques needed by a student studying quantity surveying in a handy-sized format for quick reference. Arming you with a complete toolbox to each project stage, this book brings together both the measurement and consultancy aspect of QS in a compact pocket book. Covering material key topics such as forecasting, measurement, estimation and contracts in the order it arises in a typical surveying project cycle ensures understanding of key processes and techniques, as well as when and how to use them. Recommended forms for reports, cost plans, final accounts and financial statements are also covered. A no-nonsense how-to approach makes this book an ideal companion to any course textbook. Perfect if you are on a quantity surveying degree, HNC/HND or 1-2 year post-graduate conversion course and require a simple guide to fundamental quantity surveying skills and procedures, also ideal if you are newly-qualified and need an on-site/on-the-job reference. This is a concise, affordable pocketbook bringing together practical, contractual and management techniques. It Covers skills and processes needed at each stage of a project and is ideal if you have just qualified as a quantity surveyor and need an on-site/on-the-job reference.