Autore	Barrett Kevin
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; ; Ames, Iowa, : Blackwell Science, c2008
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (224 p.)
Disciplina	343.42 343.42/07869 624
Soggetto topico	Construction contracts - England Liability for building accidents - England Premises liability - England
ISBN	1-282-00932-X 9786612009327 1-4443-0236-1 1-4443-0237-X
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; Chapter 1: Definition and Categorisation of Defects; 1.1 Definition of 'defect'; 1.2 Qualitative defects; 1.3 Patent/latent defects; 1.4 Reasonable examination; 1.5 Importance of the distinction between patent and latent defects; 1.6 The 'purchaser', the 'project team' and other terminology; Chapter 2: Common Law, Statutory and Contractual Rights; 2.1 Common law; 2.2 Statute; 2.3 Contractual rights; Chapter 3: Contracts: An Overview; 3.1 Function; 3.2 The basics; 3.3 Express terms; 3.4 Implied terms; 3.5 Exclusion of implied terms; 3.6 Exclusion clauses 3.7 Risk allocation3.8 Model conditions of contract; Chapter 4: No Contract/Restitution; 4.1 Restitution; 4.2 Restitution and defects; Chapter 5: Letters of Intent; 5.1 Function; 5.2 Legal analysis; 5.3 The implications where defects occur; Chapter 6: Tort: An Overview; 6.1 Negligence; 6.2 Complex structures; 6.3 Economic harm; 6.4 Builders and professional consultants; Chapter 7: The Defective Premises Act 1972; 7.1 Application; 7.2 Fitness for habitation; 7.3 Exclusion; Chapter 8: Third Party Rights; 8.1 The exception; 8.2 Agency; 8.3 Assignment; 8.4 Novation 8.5 Statutory third party rights8.6 Collateral contracts; 8.7 Tort; Chapter 9: Statutory Requirements; 9.1 The Building Act 1984; 9.2 Building regulations; 9.3 Construction products; 9.4 Workplace safety regulations; 9.5 CDM regulations; 9.6 The relationship with contractual obligations; Chapter 10: The Builder's Obligations: Design, Workmanship and Materials; 10.1 Buildability, durability and maintenance; 10.2 Workmanship; 10.3 Materials; 10.4 Design; Chapter 11: The Builder's Obligations: Defects Before Completion; 11.1 Temporary disconformities; 11.2 Opening up the work 11.3 Defects and interim paymentChapter 12: The Builder's Obligations: Defects at Completion; 12.1 Scope of work to be completed; 12.2 Completion; 12.3 Snagging; 12.4 The effect of practical completion; 12.5 The ICE, NEC3 and MF/1 conditions; 12.6 The JCT Major Project Construction Contract; 12.7 The provision of information prior to practical completion; Chapter 13: The Builder's Obligations: Defects Post Completion; 13.1 The common law; 13.2 Defects liability period; 13.3 Retention money; 13.4 Retention bonds; 13.5 Final certificates; Chapter 14: The Professional Team 14.1 Membership of a professional body14.2 The structure of the team; 14.3 Duties; 14.4 Buildability, durability and maintenance; Chapter 15: Architects and Engineers; 15.1 Design; 15.2 Selecting builders and other specialists; 15.3 Supervision; 15.4 Periodic inspection; 15.5 Certification; 15.6 Design review; 15.7 Defects investigations; 15.8 Honest reporting; 15.9 Termination of performance; Chapter 16: Project Managers, Surveyors and Others; 16.1 Project managers; 16.2 Quantity surveyors; 16.3 CDM coordinators; 16.4 Clerk of works/engineer's representative; Chapter 17: Compensation 17.1 Abatement
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Autore	Chappell David (David M.)
Edizione	[3rd ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Oxford, UK ; ; Malden, MA, USA, : Blackwell, 2007
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (290 p.)
Disciplina	343.42/07869
Soggetto topico	Construction contracts - England
ISBN	1-281-32159-1 9786611321598 0-470-75978-X 0-470-75974-7
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	The JCT Design and Build Contract 2005; Contents; Preface to the Third Edition; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Definitions; 1.2 Advantages and disadvantages; 1.3 The architect's role; 1.4 Standard forms available; 1.5 Tendering procedures; Chapter 2: Contract Documents; 2.1 The documents; 2.2 Completing the form; 2.3 Employer's Requirements; 2.4 Contractor's Proposals; 2.5 Contract Sum Analysis; 2.6 Supplementary provisions; 2.7 Priority, discrepancies, errors; 2.8 Custody and copies; 2.9 Notices; Chapter 3: Design Liability; 3.1 General principles of design liability 3.2 Liability under the contract3.3 Design liability optional arrangements and consequences; 3.4 Consultant switch and novation; 3.5 Novation agreements; 3.6 In-house or sub-let; 3.7 Consultant warranties; Chapter 4: The Contractor's Obligations; 4.1 Express and implied terms; 4.2 Implied terms; 4.3 Express terms; 4.4 Other obligations; Chapter 5: The Employer's Powers and Duties; 5.1 Employer's agent; 5.2 Express and implied terms; 5.3 Instructions; 5.4 Powers; 5.5 Employer's duties; Chapter 6: Sub-contractors and Statutory Requirements; 6.1 General; 6.2 Sub-contractors 6.3 Statutory requirements6.4 The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007; 6.5 Work not forming part of the contract; 6.6 Third party rights and collateral warranties; Chapter 7: Possession, Practical Completion and Rectification; 7.1 Possession and deferment; 7.2 Progress; 7.3 Practical completion; 7.4 Partial possession; 7.5 Rectification period; Chapter 8: Extension of Time; 8.1 Principles; 8.2 Contract procedure; 8.3 Relevant events; 8.4 Liquidated damages; Chapter 9: Financial Claims; 9.1 Types of claim; 9.2 Application for direct loss and/or expense 9.3 Supplemental provision procedures (para. 5)9.4 Grounds for direct loss and/or expense; 9.5 Antiquities; Chapter 10: Payment; 10.1 Contract sum; 10.2 Interim payments; 10.3 Applications; 10.4 Employer's right to withhold payment or to deduct; 10.5 Retention; 10.6 Final payment; 10.7 Advance payment; 10.8 Changes; 10.9 Valuation of changes under the supplemental provisions; 10.10 Fluctuations; 10.11 VAT; Chapter 11: Insurance and Indemnities; 11.1 Injury to persons and property; 11.2 Employer's liability; 11.3 Insurance of the Works; 11.4 Insurance of the Works: new building 11.5 Insurance of the Works: existing building11.6 Terrorism cover; 11.7 The Joint Fire Code; 11.8 Professional indemnity insurance; Chapter 12: Termination; 12.1 Common law position; 12.2 Termination generally; 12.3 Termination by the employer; 12.4 Termination by the contractor; Chapter 13: Dispute Resolution; 13.1 General; 13.2 Adjudication; 13.3 Arbitration; 13.4 Legal proceedings; Table of Cases; Clause Index; Subject Index
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