DEFCON 2000: the MoD`s rebuff of collaboration

Thompson, I.

DEFCON 2000: the MoD`s rebuff of collaboration - 1997 - International Construction Law Review 14(3) July 1997, 327-341(13) .

Focuses on the Ministry of Defence`s decision to launch its own construction contracts called DEFCON 2000. This contrasts with Latham Report recommendations which promotes the use of the New Engineering Contract. The article reviews the contract, its fitness for purpose, whether it will be accepted by the construction industry and whether it will increase costs. Appendices.


BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
DEFCON 2000
LATHAM REFORMS
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE