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The new civil engineering contract

By: Language: English Series: Civil Engineering Surveyor ; 16(4) May 1991, 18-20(3)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: To justify the publication of a new engineering contract , the article describes the eclectic origins and development of the ICE Standard Conditions of Contract , suggesting a fresh approach is needed. It then introduces the new contract and describes the contents of the 10 volumes available. The authors`s comments on particular aspects are enumerated with an attempt to analyse strengths and weaknesses. The conclusion conveys the author`s favourable response to the reform, and pays tribute to the thought and innovation of the compilers.

To justify the publication of a new engineering contract , the article describes the eclectic origins and development of the ICE Standard Conditions of Contract , suggesting a fresh approach is needed. It then introduces the new contract and describes the contents of the 10 volumes available. The authors`s comments on particular aspects are enumerated with an attempt to analyse strengths and weaknesses. The conclusion conveys the author`s favourable response to the reform, and pays tribute to the thought and innovation of the compilers.