Contracting for Business SuccessThis work examines the current use and performance of standard forms of contract and dispute resolution in the UK construction industry. It draws on extensive research into which contractual conditions are most appropriate to adopt in individual circumstances. It concludes with a guide for all clients and construction professionals to the selection of the contracting methods which generate business success. It reviews the main forms of contract currently in use, including: ICE 6th edition; ICE Design & Construct; ICE Minor Works; FIDIC; NEC (2nd edition); GC/Works/I; IChemE (Red & Green Books); and JCT Forms. |
Contents
Preface | 1 |
Current Contracting Practice in UK Construction | 21 |
The Role of the Contract | 35 |
Supply Chain Contracting in Construction | 53 |
Introduction to Contracting Methods | 71 |
Sequential Contracts | 91 |
Design Build Contracts | 121 |
Minor Works Contracts | 149 |
Common terms and phrases
achieve adjudication administration adversarial agreement allocation AMEC and/or approach appropriate arbitration architect arms-length Bill of Quantities Building Contract business objectives business relationship Chapter circumstances civil engineering clause client collaborative commercial Conditions of Contract conflict consider construction contracts construction industry construction procurement construction supply chain contract sum contracting methods contracting strategies contractor contractual relations D&B contracting DEFCON detail dispute resolution effect Employer's Requirements ensure Eskom FIDIC Figure fit-for-purpose forms of contract Furthermore Green Book industry's issues Joint Contracts Tribunal Latham liability liquidated damages London management contracting mediation Michael Latham Minor Works contract Minor Works form negotiation organisation payment performance potential principles procedures Procurement in Construction professional project management provides public sector Quantity Surveyor Railtrack referred reimbursement responsibility risk role sequential contracting specific standard forms Strategic Procurement suggests suppliers supply chain management supply-base tender third party Thomas Telford transaction costs
References to this book
The Management of Complex Projects: A Relationship Approach Stephen Pryke,Hedley Smyth No preview available - 2006 |
Commercial Management of Projects: Defining the Discipline David Lowe,Roine Leiringer No preview available - 2006 |