A Concise Guide to Subcontracts

Much construction work is undertaken by subcontractors but many of these enter into contract without being sufficiently aware of the commercial risks involved, or of their rights and obligations.

This book provides a straightforward, readable and practical guide to building subcontracts, highlighting the practical, commercial problems.

∗ Most construction work undertaken by subcontractors but very little published for them
∗ Easy–to–read style of the book likely to appeal to the readership
∗ Author has many years′ experience advising subcontractors on contractual difficulties

Much construction work is undertaken by subcontractors but many of these enter into contract without being sufficiently aware of the commercial risks involved, or of their rights and obligations.

This book provides a straightforward, readable and practical guide to building subcontracts, highlighting the practical, commercial problems.

How contracts are formed; Understanding terms and conditions; Contracts with suppliers and sub–contractors; How to get paid on time; Maximising your return from variations; Programme, progress and time for completion; The Housing Grants; Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (The Construction Act); Claims for delay and disruption; Design liability and how to restrict it; Warranties, bonds and guarantees; The changing role of the professional team; Resolving problems and disputes