The JCT standard building contract 2011 An explanation and guide for busy practitioners and students

Chappell, David

The JCT standard building contract 2011 An explanation and guide for busy practitioners and students - London John Wiley & Sons 2014 - 350 p.

Part I: Preliminaries -- Introduction -- Basic matters -- About the contract documents -- Related matters -- Part II: Participants -- The architect's powers and duties -- The contractor's powers and duties -- The employer's powers and duties -- Consultants -- The clerk of works -- Sub-contractors and suppliers -- Statutory authorities -- Part III: Work in progress -- Insurance -- Possession of the site -- Extension of time -- Liquidated damages -- Financial claims -- Architect's instructions -- Variations -- Payments -- Contractor's design -- Part IV: Closing stages -- Practical completion -- Defects liability -- Termination -- Part V: Intractable problems -- Dispute resolution procedures

Sets out what the standard building contract requires in various circumstances without assuming any particular legal or contractual expertise. It explains what is meant by a contract and why certain clauses, such as extension of time or liquidated damages are present and what they mean. Most chapters include a section dealing with common problems.

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JCT STANDARD BUILDING CONTRACT (2011 EDITION)


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