JCT Contract Administration Pocket Book
JCT Contract Administration Pocket Book by Andy Atkinson, published by Routledge on December 22, 2020, is a practical guide focused on contract administration using JCT contracts. This second edition, comprising 238 pages, offers insights from the perspective of a construction practitioner rather than a lawyer, making it accessible for professionals in the field. The book covers essential topics such as procurement, payments, contract termination, and quality management, providing a structured approach from the initial decision to build through to project completion.
Readers will find a succinct overview of various contract forms, including the traditional form with bills of quantities, design and build, and minor works contracts. The content addresses common challenges faced in the construction industry, such as supply chain issues and dispute resolution, while also discussing the administration of contracts for BIM-compliant projects. This edition serves as a valuable resource for project managers, architects, engineers, and quantity surveyors, whether they are seasoned professionals or students entering the field.
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This book is quite simply about contract administration using the JCT contracts. The key features of the new and updated edition continue to be its brevity, readability and relevance to everyday practice. It provides a succinct guide written from the point of view of a construction practitioner, rather than a lawyer, to the traditional form of contract with bills of quantities SBC/Q2016, the design and build form DB2016 and the minor works form MWD2016. The book broadly follows the sequence of producing a building from the initial decision to build through to completion. Chapters cover:
- Procurement and tendering
- Payments, scheduling, progress and claims
- Contract termination and insolvency
- Indemnity and insurance
- Supply chain problems, defects and subcontracting issues
- Quality, dealing with disputes and adjudication
- How to administer contracts for BIM-compliant projects
JCT contracts are administered by a variety of professionals including project managers, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and construction managers. It is individuals in these groups, whether experienced practitioner or student, who will benefit most from this clear, concise and highly relevant book.
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