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The use of programmes of work in construction contracts

By: Series: Civil Engineering Surveyor ; February 2002, 46-47(2)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Review of function of the programme of works, which is intended to show the activities necessary to complete works in a contract, and will show the planned duration of each activity. Three possible uses of the programme are as a monitoring of progress aid, as a management tool and to establish a contractor's entitlement to an extension of time. Examines various different contracts in relation to such a programme and advises on the minimum obligations it should set out.

Review of function of the programme of works, which is intended to show the activities necessary to complete works in a contract, and will show the planned duration of each activity. Three possible uses of the programme are as a monitoring of progress aid, as a management tool and to establish a contractor's entitlement to an extension of time. Examines various different contracts in relation to such a programme and advises on the minimum obligations it should set out.