What is a contract in writing for the purposes of the Construction Act?

Rich, M.

What is a contract in writing for the purposes of the Construction Act? - 2003 - New Steel Construction 11(6) November/December 2003, 12(1) .

Discusses what a contract in writing means for the purposes of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act s107. Reports it can include, as agreements in writing, unsigned written agreements, agreements made by exchange of written communications, agreements evidenced in writing, recorded with the authority of the parties and agreements referring to written terms. Concludes that if not all of the terms of a contract are evidenced in writing in some way, then it may not be covered by the provisions of the Act, especially adjudication.


MANAGEMENT-DISPUTE AVOIDANCE, MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-DISPUTE MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION-ADJUDICATION
HOUSING GRANTS, CONSTRUCTION AND REGENERATION ACT 1996 S107
CONTRACTS IN WRITING