The must-have Construction Contractual Handbook for everyone involved in construction.
For everyone involved in construction, navigating the contractual landscape can be time-consuming and difficult. Now, you can find essential information to help anyone in construction contract matters in the Construction Contractual Handbook.
Therefore, the handbook is a must-have for anyone working in construction, including:
- Employers
- Developers
- Project managers
- Architects
- Engineers (structural, civil, M&E and others)
- Surveyors (all types)
- Facilities managers
- Main contractors
- Sub-contractors (all types, including specialists)
- Barristers
- Solicitors
- Claims consultants
- Brokers
- Insurers
It guides parties to make sound judgements, avoid disputes, and run projects on a safer basis. Plus, it’s also useful for those studying for construction-related qualifications.
Simon Bingham, Chairman of Caunton Engineering Ltd and British Constructional Steelwork Association’s (BCSA’s) Commercial and Contracts Committee, said:
‘As a specialist sub-contractor, Caunton Engineering Ltd needs to be aware of unilateral and difficult to spot changes to contracts and make sure that we remain vigilant throughout the duration of the contract. The Construction Contractual Handbook will be an extremely useful tool for our commercial team.’
An essential tool which sets out the law and contracts in a compact, easy-to-follow and accessible format, the Construction Contractual Handbook:
- Includes a reminder about the formation of a contract
- Contains a chapter explaining some of the most common onerous clauses or changes that sub-contractors, main contractors, architects, surveyors and employers might come across
- Addresses the need to maintain vigilance throughout the duration of the contract, ensuring you issue certificates at the right time, manage variations and any disputes properly and follow claims procedures
- Advises on which contracts to use and includes guidance on the JCT, NEC, DOMs, CECA and the Infrastructure Conditions of Contract
- Includes chapters on insurance, insolvency, bonds and guarantees, termination and competition law.
- Includes chapters on Scottish and Irish law.
- Contains useful checklists as a reminder.