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Guide to JCT Design and Build Contract 2016

by Sarah Lupton

August 2019

Intermediate to advanced

176 pages

5h 55m

English

RIBA Publishing

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The architect's roleNovationConsultant switchSome general principles of design liability
Key featuresDeciding on DB16Comparison with SBC16Changes in the 2016 edition
Employer's requirementsContractor's proposalsContract sum analysisBIM and other protocolsHealth and safety documentsBondsSub-contract documentsDomestic sub-contractsUse of documentsInterpretation, definitionsPriority of contract documentsDiscrepancies and errorsEmployer's requirements and contractor's proposalsDivergences from statutory requirementsCustody and control of documentsPerformance bonds and guaranteesAssignment and third party rightsAssignmentThird party rights/warrantiesProcedure with respect to third party rights and warranties

The design obligationStandards and qualityObligations in respect of quality of sub-contracted workCompliance with statuteHealth and safety legislation
Possession by the contractorProgressCompletionPre-agreed adjustmentExtensions of timePrincipleProcedureAssessmentPartial possessionUse or occupation before practical completionPractical completionProcedure at practical completionFailure to complete by the completion dateLiquidated and ascertained damages
Employer's agentSite manager and contractor's personsPrincipal contractorPrincipal designerEmployer's obligationsInformation to be provided by the contractorDesign submission procedureSchedule 1 procedureEmployer's instructionsChangesGoods, materials and workmanshipDefective workSub-contracted workNamed sub-contractorsWork not forming part of the contract/persons engaged by the employerMaking good defects
Valuation of changes in the employer's requirements and provisional sum workSupplemental Provision 2: contractor's estimatesCost saving and value improvementValuation under the valuation rulesMeasurable work - contract sum analysisDaywork - fair valuationReimbursement of direct loss and/or expenseAlternative procedure using Supplemental Provision 2 estimateAlternative procedure using Supplemental Provision 3 estimateMatters for which loss and expense can be claimedFluctuations
Timing of paymentsAscertainment of amounts dueValue of workUnfixed materials‘Listed items'Costs and expenses due to suspensionOther items in the gross valuationDeductions from the gross valuationWithheld percentageAdvance payments and bondPayment procedureDeductionsEmployer's obligation to payContractor's position if the amount applied for is not paidInterim payment after practical completionFinal paymentConclusive effect of final statement
Injury to persons and damage to property caused by the negligence of the contractorDamage to property not caused by the negligence of the contractorInsurance of the worksAction following damage to the worksTerrorism coverProfessional indemnity insuranceJoint Fire CodeOther insurance
Repudiation or terminationTermination by the employerInsolvency of the contractorConsequences of termination by the employerTermination by the contractorConsequences of termination by the contractorTermination by either the employer or the contractorTermination of named sub-contractor's employment
Notification and negotiationMediationAdjudicationArbitrationArbitration and adjudicationArbitration or litigation
PublicationsCasesLegislation

Overview

Not only is this an indispensable reference for the hard-pressed practitioner, but, assuming no prior knowledge of JCT contracts or the law, it is also ideal for architecture and other construction students on the threshold of undertaking their professional exams.

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ISBN: 9781000701456