The JCT minor works building contracts 2005 [[electronic resource] /] / David Chappell

• Autore: Chappell David (David M.)
• Pubblicazione: Oxford ; ; Malden, MA, : Blackwell Pub., 2006
• Edizione: 4th ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (264 p.)
• Disciplina: 343.42/07869
• Soggetto topico: Construction contracts - England
• Altri autori: ChappellDavid (David M.).
• Note generali: Rev. ed. of: The JCT minor works form of contract / David Chappell. 3rd ed. 2004.; Includes indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: The JCT Minor Works Building Contracts 2005; Contents; Preface to the Fourth Edition; Chapter 1 The Purpose and Use of MW and MWD; 1.1 The background; 1.2 The use of MW and MWD; 1.3 Arrangement and contents of MW and MWD; 1.4 Contractual formalities; 1.5 Problems with the contract documents; 1.6 Notices, time and the law; Chapter 2 Contract Comparisons; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 JCT contracts compared; Chapter 3 Contract Documents and Insurance; 3.1 Contract documents; 3.1.1 Types and uses; 3.1.2 Importance and priority; 3.1.3 Custody and copies; 3.1.4 Limits to use; 3.2 Insurance ; 3.2.1 Injury to or death of persons3.2.2 Damage to property; 3.2.3 Insurance of the Works against fire etc.; 3.2.4 A new building where the contractor is required to insure; 3.2.5 Alterations or extensions to existing structures; 3.3 Summary; Chapter 4 Architect; 4.1 Authority and duties; 4.2 Express provisions of the contract; 4.3 Architect's instructions; 4.4 Summary; Chapter 5 Contractor; 5.1 Contractor's obligations: express and implied; 5.1.1 Legal principles; 5.1.2 Execution of the works; 5.1.3 Workmanship and materials; 5.1.4 Statutory obligations; 5.1.5 Contractor's representative ; 5.2 Other obligations5.2.1 Access to the works and premises; 5.2.2 Compliance with architect's instructions; 5.2.3 Suspension of obligations; 5.2.4 Other rights and obligations; 5.3 Summary; Chapter 6 Employer; 6.1 Powers and duties: express and implied; 6.2 Rights under MW and MWD; 6.2.1 General; 6.2.2 Damages for non-completion; 6.2.3 Other rights; 6.3 Duties under MW and MWD; 6.3.1 General; 6.3.2 Payment; 6.3.3 Retention; 6.3.4 Other duties; 6.4 Summary; Chapter 7 Quantity Surveyor and Clerk of Works; 7.1 Quantity surveyor; 7.1.1 Appointment; 7.1.2 Duties; 7.1.3 Responsibilities ; 7.2 Clerk of works7.2.1 Appointment; 7.2.2 Duties; 7.2.3 Responsibilities; 7.3 Summary; Chapter 8 Subcontractors and Suppliers; 8.1 General; 8.2 Subcontractors; 8.2.1 Assignment; 8.2.2 Subcontracting; 8.2.3 Nominated subcontractors; 8.3 Statutory authorities; 8.4 Works not forming part of the contract; 8.5 Summary; Chapter 9 Possession, Completion and Defects; 9.1 Possession; 9.1.1 Introduction; 9.1.2 Date for possession; 9.2 Practical completion; 9.2.1 Definition; 9.2.2 Consequences of practical completion; 9.3 Rectification period; 9.3.1 Definition ; 9.3.2 Defects, shrinkages and other faults9.3.3 Frost; 9.3.4 Procedure; 9.4 Summary; Chapter 10 Claims; 10.1 General; 10.2 Extension of time; 10.2.1 Legal principles; 10.2.2 Liquidated damages; 10.2.3 Extending the contract period; 10.3 Money claims; 10.3.1 General; 10.3.2 Types of claims; 10.4 Summary; Chapter 11 Payment; 11.1 Contract sum; 11.2 Payment before practical completion; 11.3 Penultimate certificate; 11.4 Final certificate; 11.5 Effect of certificate; 11.6 Interest and withholding payment; 11.7 Retention; 11.8 Variations; 11.9 Order of work; 11.10 Provisional sums ; 11.11 Fluctuations
• Sommario/riassunto: The Minor Works Contract is the most widely used of the JCT forms of contract, not only for simple, short contracts of moderate price, for which it is intended, but also for much larger projects for which it is often not suited at all. As a result, contractual difficulties can arise, and despite the form's simplicity an understanding of the legal background to the form is essential.This book explains the practical applications of the form from the point of view of the employer, architect and contractor. It provides a straightforward explanation of the legal aspects of the form
• Titolo autorizzato: The JCT minor works building contracts 2005
• ISBN: 1-281-32158-3; 9786611321581; 0-470-75977-1; 0-470-75973-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910145293903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II