The American way
Elias, A
The American way - 2000 - Building 265(8162) 17 November 2000, 66(1) .
Examines the differences between US and UK construction law, and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each system. Focuses on risk allocation for projects, payment for contractors, and how materials and equipment are dealt with. The USA provides better protection for contractors as most projects operate on a construction management basis, which means the element of risk resides with the employer. In addition, unpaid contractors and subcontractors can register statutory 'mechanics' lien' in respect to materials and equipment. However, UK contractors benefits from no enforced pay when paid clauses, despite the introduction of the Construction Act 1996.
PAYMENT
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS
PAY WHEN PAID CLAUSES
CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT
EQUIPMENT
MECHANICS LIEN
RISK
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
LIABILITY
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED STATES
The American way - 2000 - Building 265(8162) 17 November 2000, 66(1) .
Examines the differences between US and UK construction law, and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each system. Focuses on risk allocation for projects, payment for contractors, and how materials and equipment are dealt with. The USA provides better protection for contractors as most projects operate on a construction management basis, which means the element of risk resides with the employer. In addition, unpaid contractors and subcontractors can register statutory 'mechanics' lien' in respect to materials and equipment. However, UK contractors benefits from no enforced pay when paid clauses, despite the introduction of the Construction Act 1996.
PAYMENT
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS
PAY WHEN PAID CLAUSES
CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT
EQUIPMENT
MECHANICS LIEN
RISK
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
LIABILITY
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED STATES