The JCT 2011 Building Sub-contracts (Paperback)

Peter Barnes

ISBN 10: 111865563X / ISBN 13: 9781118655634

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken, 2015

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Paperback. The majority of construction work is carried out by subcontractors. As building projects become more complex, subcontractors need to understand the implications of the agreements they sign. The JCT 2011 Building Subcontracts has been written to help the busy subcontractor deal effectively with the range of JCT 2011 subcontracts they will encounter. It covers the most commonly use 2011 subcontracts, looking at the key contract conditions, the rights and obligations of the parties and how risk is allocated. A key element of the book is the discussion of the main practical problems that arise. Accessible and practical, this book will ensure building and construction subcontractors understand these contracts and have an easy to consult reference if any questions arise. It will also be of interest to main contractors, architects, contract administrators, project managers, quantity surveyors, contracts consultants and construction lawyers. The majority of construction work is carried out by subcontractors. As building projects become more complex, subcontractors need to understand the implications of the agreements they sign. The JCT 2011 Building Subcontracts has been written to help the busy subcontractor deal effectively with the range of JCT 2011 subcontracts they will encounter. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The JCT 2011 Building Sub-contracts (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 111865563X
• ISBN 13: 9781118655634
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The majority of construction work is carried out by subcontractors. As building projects become more complex, subcontractors need to understand the implications of the agreements they sign. The JCT 2011 Building Subcontracts has been written to help the busy subcontractor deal effectively with the range of JCT 2011 subcontracts they will encounter. It covers the most commonly use 2011 subcontracts, looking at the key contract conditions, the rights and obligations of the parties and how risk is allocated. A key element of the book is the discussion of the main practical problems that arise. Accessible and practical, this book will ensure building and construction subcontractors understand these contracts and have an easy to consult reference if any questions arise. It will also be of interest to main contractors, architects, contract administrators, project managers, quantity surveyors, contracts consultants and construction lawyers.

About the Author

Peter Barnes MSc, FCIOB, FCIArb, MRICS is a Chartered Arbitrator, Registered Adjudicator, Accredited Mediator and Chartered Conservationist, and has been actively involved in the Construction Industry for over 40 years. Since moving into consultancy he has been appointed to act as Arbitrator, Adjudicator, Mediator, and as Expert Witness in respect of both Liability and Quantum issues. Peter is a member of the Consultants’ College for the JCT Council and sits on the JCT Council.
Matthew Davies BSC (Hons), LLB (Hons), LPC is dual qualified as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Solicitor, with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He specialises in providing legal, commercial and contractual management, construction claims and dispute resolution services to the construction industry, including representing organisations in adjudication and other dispute forums. He also drafts and reviews contracts, sub-contracts and collateral warranties, and advises on a variety of contentious and non-contentious construction matters.