Overview

This book provides a detailed guide to the principles and practice of construction contracts. It is written for both students and professionals working in all branches of surveying and construction. Based around the JCT 05 Standard Building Contracts, it has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest versions of these contracts. The book sets out clearly what should be done at each stage of the construction contract process. Each step is illustrated with examples of good practice making clear the role and responsibilities of the surveyor and how responsibilities are best delivered. This fourth edition of Contract Practice for Surveyors builds on the book's reputation for clarity and simplicity to provide the most accessible and useful introductory guide to construction contracts available today.

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Author:   Simon Birchall ,  Jack Ramus ,  Phil Griffiths (Anglia Ruskin University, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138126527

ISBN 10:   1138126527
Pages:   426
Publication Date:   08 October 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

•Contracts and the surveyor •Building procurement - traditional methods •Building procurement - alternative methods •Tendering methods and procedures •Examining and reporting on tenders •The contract; Prime cost and provisional sums •Variations •Fluctuations •Claims •Interim valuations •Final accounts •Cost control •Health and Safety •Indemnity and insurance •Taxation •Collateral warranties •Guarantees and bonds •Insolvency •Dispute resolution •Contract selection

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