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Record Nr.

UNINA9910146116403321

Autore

Barnes Peter <1954->

Titolo

Subcontracting under the JCT 2005 forms [[electronic resource] /] / Peter Barnes and Matthew Davies

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford, U.K. ; ; Ames, Iowa, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2008

ISBN

1-282-03440-5

9786612034404

1-4443-0116-0

1-4443-0117-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (422 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

DaviesMatthew <1970->

Disciplina

343.42078624

624.068

Soggetti

Construction contracts - England

Construction industry - Subcontracting - England

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; Chapter 1: Background and Introduction; The purpose and use of JCT sub-contracts; Sub-contracting generally; Contract formation; Chapter 2: The Sub-contract Agreement; The recitals; The articles; The sub-contract particulars; Summary of interim and final payment provisions; Attestation forms; Schedule of information; Supplementary particulars (containing information needed for formula adjustment); Chapter 3: Definitions and Interpretations; Definitions; Interpretation; Chapter 4: Sub-contractors' General Obligations; Sub-contractor's design

Materials, goods and workmanshipCompliance with main contract and indemnity; Errors, discrepancies and divergences; Chapter 5: Time; Time and the adjustment to the period for completion; Practical completion and lateness; Chapter 6: Defects, Design Documents and Warranties; Defects; Sub-contractor's design documents; Collateral warranties; Chapter 7: Control of the Sub-contract Works; Assignment and sub-letting; Person-in-charge; Access provided by the sub-contractor; Opening up the works and remedial measures; Attendance



and site conduct; Health and safety and CDM

The CDM Regulations (i.e. the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007)Suspension of main contract by contractor; Certificates/statements or notices under the main contract; Chapter 8: Payment; Payment generally; Retention and retention bonds; Counterclaim, set-off and abatement; Interest; Sub-contractor's right of suspension; Fluctuations; Chapter 9: Loss and Expense; What is loss and expense?; Common law damages claims (in respect of a breach of contract); Liquidated damages; Chapter 10: Variations; Chapter 11: Injury, Damage and Insurance

Chapter 12: Termination of Sub-contractChapter 13: Settlement of Disputes; Mediation; Adjudication; Arbitration; Litigation; Table of Cases; Table of Statutes and Regulations; Subject Index

Sommario/riassunto

These days, subcontractors in the construction industry are generally aware of their rights and obligations, and main contractors and clients' advisers need to keep abreast of developments in subcontract law. As the majority of work is carried out under JCT contracts, all parties need to understand the rights and obligations of the latest JCT 05 suite of subcontracts, against the background of the general principles of contract law.A companion to Peter Barnes' first book, The JCT 05 Standard Building Sub-Contract, this book deals with all the other JCT 05 subcontracts including:<br