Provisional sums for daywork - a blank cheque ?
Language: English Series: CILL ; 1986 297 (1)Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: Argues that the practice of including provisional sums for daywork in bills of quantities is unpredictable and does not measure up to the standards of equity expected. It is contended that a better proposition would be to use an extended standard hourly rate plus percentage additions derived from the contractor`s tender.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37252 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 3257-1001 |
Argues that the practice of including provisional sums for daywork in bills of quantities is unpredictable and does not measure up to the standards of equity expected. It is contended that a better proposition would be to use an extended standard hourly rate plus percentage additions derived from the contractor`s tender.