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JCT 2005 clause by clause [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: Butterworth Heinemann 2009Description: eBookISBN:
  • 9780080949581
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Partial contents:
Part 1 Contract Documentation -- Minor Works Building Contract -- Intermediate Building Contract -- Design and Build Contract -- Management Building Contract -- Constructing Excellence -- Prime Cost Building Contract -- Measured Term Contract -- Major Project Construction Contract -- Part 2 An Analysis of the SBC/Q -- Articles of Agreement -- Conditions -- Section 1 Definitions and Interpretation -- Section 2 Carrying out the Works -- Section 3 Control of the Works -- Section 4 Payment -- Section 5 Variations -- Section 6 Injury, Damage and Insurance -- Section 7 Assignment, Third Party Rights and Collateral Warranties -- Section 8 Termination -- Section 9 Settlement of Disputes -- Schedules -- Schedule 1 Contractor's Design Submission Procedure -- Schedule 2 Quotation -- Schedule 3 Insurance Options -- Schedule 4 Code of Practice -- Schedule 5 Third Party Rights -- Schedule 6 Forms of Bonds -- Schedule 7 Fluctuations Options -- Part 3 Legal Issues
Summary: This work uses a novel clause-by-clause approach to explain the important JCT 2005 contract. It explains the meaning and relevance of each clause to avoid common misunderstandings. It includes up-to-date legal cases that explain the development and interpretation of the contract. 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. Understanding the contracts, and which to use, is vital knowledge for all students on construction-related HND or degree courses, but these clauses can contain convoluted language, leading to confusion. This guide takes the reader through the JCT 2005 building contracts clause by clause, in an easy-to-follow format, in simple but effective language that eliminates misinterpretation. Spilt into 3 sections, this book provides a summary of the current JCT Contracts, identifying which to use for what type of work, along with an analysis of their risk, liability, documentation, design responsibility and financial procedures, ensuring that "JCT 2005 Building Contract: Clause by Clause" is the vital, definitive reference for the aspiring construction professional.
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Part 1 Contract Documentation -- Minor Works Building Contract -- Intermediate Building Contract -- Design and Build Contract -- Management Building Contract -- Constructing Excellence -- Prime Cost Building Contract -- Measured Term Contract -- Major Project Construction Contract -- Part 2 An Analysis of the SBC/Q -- Articles of Agreement -- Conditions -- Section 1 Definitions and Interpretation -- Section 2 Carrying out the Works -- Section 3 Control of the Works -- Section 4 Payment -- Section 5 Variations -- Section 6 Injury, Damage and Insurance -- Section 7 Assignment, Third Party Rights and Collateral Warranties -- Section 8 Termination -- Section 9 Settlement of Disputes -- Schedules -- Schedule 1 Contractor's Design Submission Procedure -- Schedule 2 Quotation -- Schedule 3 Insurance Options -- Schedule 4 Code of Practice -- Schedule 5 Third Party Rights -- Schedule 6 Forms of Bonds -- Schedule 7 Fluctuations Options -- Part 3 Legal Issues

This work uses a novel clause-by-clause approach to explain the important JCT 2005 contract. It explains the meaning and relevance of each clause to avoid common misunderstandings. It includes up-to-date legal cases that explain the development and interpretation of the contract. 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. Understanding the contracts, and which to use, is vital knowledge for all students on construction-related HND or degree courses, but these clauses can contain convoluted language, leading to confusion. This guide takes the reader through the JCT 2005 building contracts clause by clause, in an easy-to-follow format, in simple but effective language that eliminates misinterpretation. Spilt into 3 sections, this book provides a summary of the current JCT Contracts, identifying which to use for what type of work, along with an analysis of their risk, liability, documentation, design responsibility and financial procedures, ensuring that "JCT 2005 Building Contract: Clause by Clause" is the vital, definitive reference for the aspiring construction professional.