
- 424 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Contract Practice for Surveyors
About this book
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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Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of figures and tables
- Preface
- 1 Contracts and the surveyor
- 2 Building procurement
- 3 Contract selection
- 4 Tendering methods and procedures
- 5 Examining and reporting on tenders
- 6 The contract
- 7 Variations and instructions
- 8 Fluctuations
- 9 Claims
- 10 Interim valuations
- 11 Final accounts
- 12 Cost control
- 13 Capital allowances
- 14 Indemnity and insurance
- 15 Health and safety: The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994
- 16 Collateral warranties
- 17 Guarantees and bonds
- 18 Value management
- 19 Insolvency
- 20 Dispute resolution
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Index to references to clauses in JCT Standard Building Contract with Quantities
- Index