Subjects:

Construction Law

Contents:

Style of JCT98

contract execution and related problems

general framework of the contract

personnel involved, roles, rights and obligations

architect's instructions

variations

risk allocation and insurance

notation, assignments and domestic sub-contracting

nominated sub-contracting

nominated suppliers

delays, extensions of time and liquidated damages

claims - general principles

monetary claims under the JCT98

fluctuations

payment

determination

arbitration under the JCT98

statutory adjudication

alternative dispute resolution.

The Joint Contracts Tribunal's Standard Form of Building Contract is a common contract used in the UK to procure building work. Understanding is a core part of any student's degree and a part of the working life of those in the construction industry. This text works through the contract systematically explaining it in easy-to-follow language, covers all issues thoroughly and illustrates with case law examples the situation and latest amendments. It should be of interest to students of construction and professionals seeking to update their knowledge.