JCT Forms
Lecture One: Introduction to JCT Forms
- JCT 1998 Form -Description of Six Editions;
- IFC 1998 From - criteria for use, flexibility of contract documentation. Introduction to clauses of contract.
- Minor Buildings Work 1998 Edition- Use of Minor Works Agreement and Contract Documents.
Lecture Two: Early Decisions and Basic Information
- Procurement Options
- Requirement for Architect, Building Surveyor or unqualified technical person be able to act as Contract Administrator.
- Requirement for Quantity Surveyor;
- Possession and completion;
- Liquidated damages to be included;
- Insurance;
- Fluctuations;
- Contractor's Design;
- Drawings, Bills of Quantities, Specification or Schedule of Works, Contract Sum Analysis or Schedule of Rates.
Lecture Three: On Site Working and Problem Areas
- Programme;
- Further Drawings;
- Possession of the site and access;
- Architect or Contract Administrator's instructions;
- Quality of work, defective work and testing
- Delays, extensions of time and procedures;
- Liquidated damages, non-completion certificate;
- Practical Completion;
- Defects Liability Period, Certificate of Making Good Defects;
Lecture Four: Variations, Certificates and Payment
- Variations, measurement, valuation and payment, dayworks;
- Applications for payment, Certificates, payment, retention money, interest;
- Materials stored on site;
- Retention of title clauses;
- Set-off;
- Payment direct to Nominated Subcontractor;
- Insolvency;
- Suspension of work for non-payment;
- Final Certificate.
Lecture Five: Nomination, Defaults and Disputes
- Difference between a Nominated and named Subcontractor or Supplier;
- PC Sums and Provisional Sums;
- Delays by the default of Nominated or named Subcontractors;
- Defective work of Nominated or Named Subcontractor or Supplier;
- Avoidance of claims;
- Procedure for claims;
- Determination of employment;
- Dispute Resolution
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