STANDARD FORMS OF CONTRACT

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