Contract Practice for Surveyors [Paperback]

This book provides a detailed guide to the principles and practice of construction contracts. It is written for both students and professionals working in all branches of surveying and construction. Based around the JCT 05 Standard Building Contracts, it has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest versions of these contracts.

The book sets out clearly what should be done at each stage of the construction contract process. Each step is illustrated with examples of good practice making clear the role and responsibilities of the surveyor and how responsibilities are best delivered.

This fourth edition of Contract Practice for Surveyors builds on the book's reputation for clarity and simplicity to provide the most accessible and useful introductory guide to construction contracts available today. Contracts and the surveyor
Building procurement - traditional methods
Building procurement - alternative methods
Tendering methods and procedures
Examining and reporting on tenders
The contract; Prime cost and provisional sums
Variations
Fluctuations
Claims
Interim valuations
Final accounts
Cost control
Health and Safety
Indemnity and insurance
Taxation
Collateral warranties
Guarantees and bonds
Insolvency
Dispute resolution
Contract selection