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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residential structures As the construction industry moves to a single set of international building codes, architects and construction professionals need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. This newest addition to Wiley's series of focused guides familiarizes code users with the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) as it applies to residential buildings. The book provides architects, engineers, and other related building professionals with an understanding of how the International Residential Code was developed, and how it is likely to be interpreted when applied to the design and construction of residential buildings. User-friendly visual format that makes finding the information you need quick and easy The book's organization follows the 2009 International Residential Code itself Nearly 900 illustrations, by architectural illustratoTable of ContentsPreface vi 1 Building Codes 1 2 Navigating the Code, Adminisrative Procedures, Definitions 9 3 Building Planning 25 4 Foundations 107 5 Floors 139 6 Wall Construction 171 7 Wall Covering 255 8 Roof-Ceiling Construction 281 9 Roof Assemblies 305 10 Chimneys and Fireplaces 325 Bibliography 335 Index 336

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Book SynopsisThis guide will help the contractor's staff overcome some of the difficulties encountered on a typical international contract using FIDIC forms. The majority of FIDIC-based contracts use the Red Book (Conditions of Contract for Construction), so this book concentrates on the use of those particular forms. Supplementary comments are included in Appendix C for the Yellow Book (Plant & Design-Build) recommended for use where the contractor has a design responsibility. The Contractor is represented on site by the Contractor's Representative who carries the overall responsibility for all the Contractor's on-site activities. In order to provide guidance to the Contractor's Representative and his staff, this book is divided into five sections: A summarized general review of the Red Book from the Contractor's perspective. A review of the activities and duties of the Contractor's Representative in the same clause sequencing as they appear in thTable of ContentsPreface v Acknowledgements and dedication ix Chapter 1 Review of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction (CONS) – ‘The Red Book’ 1 Chapter 2 Activities and duties of the FIDIC Contractor’s Representative discussed in the same order as they appear in the FIDIC Conditions of Contract 105 Chapter 3 Activities and duties of the FIDIC Contractor’s Representative summarised and arranged in time sequence 143 Appendices 157 Appendix A Contractor’s claims under a CONS contract 159 Appendix B Employer’s claims under a CONS contract 161 Appendix C Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-build (P & DB) – ‘The Yellow Book’ 162 Appendix D Conditions of Contract for EPC/Turnkey projects (EPCT) – ‘The Silver Book’ 165 Appendix E Other FIDIC publications 166 Appendix F Model form for submissions to the Engineer for approval and/or consent 168 Appendix G Model form of daywork/daily record sheets 169 Appendix H Evaluation of cost 171 Appendix I Contractor’s overhead costs 173 Appendix J Model letters for use by the Contractor 178 Introduction to indexes 250 Index of sub-clauses (FIDIC system) 251 Index of sub-clauses (sorted according to FIDIC clause numbering system) 258

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an essential guide for the successful operation of a contract let under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract.Table of ContentsPart I: Introducing the NEC3 family of contracts and how they fit together. - A Brief History of the NEC3 family of contracts. - How Clarity & Simplicity are achieved - How Flexibility is achieved - The mechanisms for Stimulating Good Project Management - A Quick Run through of the contract Part II: Implementation - Pre-tender - Preparing the Tender - Evaluating the Tender - Post Award - Implementing the Contract Part III: Advanced Practice - Use of Incentives to Stimulate High Performance - Communications using IT as enabler - Earned Value Analysis (EVA) with activity schedules. - Threat & Opportunity Management - The Last Planner TM technique - Critical Chain project management (CCpm)

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Book SynopsisA series of books written by NEC experts well versed in using the NEC 'at the coal face' that explain how the NEC can be used to optimum benefit in everyday environments.Table of ContentsBook 1 Introduction to the engineering and construction contract Book 2 Procuring an engineering and construction contract Book 3 Managing the contract Book 4 Managing change Book 5 Managing procedures

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Book SynopsisNEC Managing Reality: A Practical Guide to Applying NEC3 is a series of books written by NEC experts well versed in using the NEC `at the coal face' that explain how the NEC can be used to optimum benefit in everyday environments. The second edition includes full updates to each of the five books: Introduction to the engineering and construction contract; Procuring an engineering and construction contract; Managing the contract; Managing change; Managing procedures. This new edition focuses solely on NEC3, with new practical examples from across the world. Sections on disallowable cost, defects, roles/responsibilities and schedule of cost components have been expanded and enhanced.

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Book SynopsisNEC Managing Reality: A Practical Guide to Applying NEC3 is a series of books written by NEC experts well versed in using the NEC `at the coal face' that explain how the NEC can be used to optimum benefit in everyday environments. The second edition includes full updates to each of the five books: Introduction to the engineering and construction contract; Procuring an engineering and construction contract; Managing the contract; Managing change; Managing procedures. This new edition focuses solely on NEC3, with new practical examples from across the world. Sections on disallowable cost, defects, roles/responsibilities and schedule of cost components have been expanded and enhanced.

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Book SynopsisNEC Managing Reality: A Practical Guide to Applying NEC3 is a series of books written by NEC experts well versed in using the NEC `at the coal face' that explain how the NEC can be used to optimum benefit in everyday environments. The second edition includes full updates to each of the five books: Introduction to the engineering and construction contract; Procuring an engineering and construction contract; Managing the contract; Managing change; Managing procedures. This new edition focuses solely on NEC3, with new practical examples from across the world. Sections on disallowable cost, defects, roles/responsibilities and schedule of cost components have been expanded and enhanced.

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Book SynopsisThe practical book compares the increasingly popular NEC family of contracts with other construction industry standard forms.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction Chapter 1 NEC3 compared and contrasted with JCT Chapter 2 NEC3 compared and contrasted with FIDIC Chapter 3 PSC3 compared and contrasted with RIBA Standard Agreement Chapter 4 PSC3 compared and contrasted with ACE Agreement Chapter 5 PSC3 compared and contrasted with RICS Standard Appointment Chapter 6 PSC3 compared and contrasted with CIC Consultants' Contract Chapter 7 PSC3 compared and contrasted with JCT Consultancy Agreement Chapter 8 NEC3/PSC3 compared and contrasted with PPC2000 Chapter 9 NEC3/PSC3 compared and contrasted with JCT-Constructing Excellence Contract

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Book SynopsisA collection of carefully selected papers from the International Conference on Multi-National Joint Ventures for Construction Works held in varying locations within the Asia Pacific region, this book endeavours to report the theory and practice of contract and contract formation, governance, performance and risk in joint ventures.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Contract -What are the terms and conditions those parties in a joint venture for construction works agree on? -General contractors' perception towards collaboration with specialty contractors -Partner selection for international joint ventures based on fuzzy approach -Strategic implementation of international joint venture in Taiwan: a case study on Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp Part 2: Governance -Construction joint ventures in the project coalition: a conceptual framework -Administrative structures of construction joint ventures in Thailand -Corruption and contract governance construction projects in developing countries -Application of environmentally-conscious contract law to a PFI project -Payment deductions in PFI projects -The application of BOT contract by Majlis Agama Wilayah Persekutan Malaysia (MAIWP) in developing wagf land -Why do contractors sub-contract work to sub-contractors? -International labour movement and welfare effects: Malaysia as a case study -Using alternative dispute resolution for managing disputes in joint venture projects in Malaysia Part 3: Performance and Risk -Technological matching and economic value of performance specification in public procurement -Investigation on the influence factors of international joint venture performance on land development in Taiwan -Developing reflexive capability for successful joint ventures between Australasian and Malaysian property and construction professionals -Relational finance in project finance -Application of target cost contracting in the construction industry of Hong Kong -Risk sharing in joint ventures -The moral hazard issues in PPP projects

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Book SynopsisFIDIC Users'' Guide: A practical guide to the Red, Yellow, MDB Harmonised and Subcontract Books focuses on the practical administration of the Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) Conditions of Contract for Construction and the Conditions of Contract for Plant & Design-Build, a revised family of Conditions of Contract published in 1999 to address the increasing size and complexity of construction projects. Brian Barr and Leo Grutters have comprehensively updated Brian Totterdill's previous edition, taking into account newly published forms of contract, case studies, and FIDIC's expansion into a more international arena. The book recognises the growing tendency for projects to be administered by local employers, consultants and contractors as well as by experienced international organisations. Thus, the new edition of the FIDIC Users'' Guide aims improve working relationships between all contract parties. FIDIC Users'' Guide: ATrade ReviewThis work of reference brings professional insights into and practical solutions for the more contentious and controversial issues when dealing with FIDIC contracts. -- Dr. Cyril Chern, Barrister, Dispute Board FederationTable of ContentsPart 1. The Traditional and the 1999 FIDIC Conditions of Contract Part 2. The FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction and for Plant and Design-Build Part 3. Appendices Part 4. MDB Harmonised Edition of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction Part 5. Sub-Clause comparison

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Book SynopsisOption C is a target cost contract with an activity schedule where the out-turn financial risks are shared between the client and the contractor in an agreed proportion. This document contains all the core and secondary option clauses, the schedules of cost components, and contract data relevant to an option C contact. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of ContentsCore clauses • 1 General • 2 The Contractor’s main responsibilities • 3 Time • 4 Testing and Defects • 5 Payment • 6 Compensation events • 7 Title • 8 Risks and insurance • 9 Termination Dispute resolution W • Option W1 • Option W2 Secondary option clauses • X1 Price adjustment for inflation • X2 Changes in the law • X4 Parent company guarantee • X5 Sectional Completion • X6 Bonus for early Completion • X7 Delay damages • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X14 Advanced payment to the Contractor • X15 Limitation of the Contractor’s liability for his design to reasonable skill and care • X16 Retention • X17 Low performance damages • X18 Limitation of liability • Y(UK)2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 • Z Additional conditions of subcontract Note Options X3, X8 to X11 and Y(UK)1 are not used Schedule of Cost Components Shorter Schedule of Cost Components Contract Data Index OGC endorsement of NEC3 OGC advises public sector procurers that the form of contract used has to be selected according to the objectives of the project, aiming to satisfy the Achieving Excellence in Construction (AEC) principles. This edition of the NEC (NEC3) complies fully with the AEC principles. OGC recommends the use of NEC3 by public sector construction procurers on their construction projects

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Book SynopsisOption D is a target cost contract with a bill of quantities where the out-turn financial risks are shared between the Client and the Contractor in an agreed proportion. This document contains all the core and secondary option clauses, the schedules of cost components, and contract data relevant to an option D contract. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of ContentsCore clauses • 1 General • 2 The Contractor’s main responsibilities • 3 Time • 4 Testing and Defects • 5 Payment • 6 Compensation events • 7 Title • 8 Risks and insurance • 9 Termination Dispute resolution W • Option W1 • Option W2 Secondary option clauses • X1 Price adjustment for inflation • X2 Changes in the law • X4 Parent company guarantee • X5 Sectional Completion • X6 Bonus for early Completion • X7 Delay damages • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X14 Advanced payment to the Contractor • X15 Limitation of the Contractor’s liability for his design to reasonableskill and care • X16 Retention • X17 Low performance damages • X18 Limitation of liability • Y(UK)2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 • Z Additional conditions of subcontract Note Options X3, X8 to X11 and Y(UK)1 are not used Schedule of Cost Components Shorter Schedule of Cost Components Contract Data Index

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Book SynopsisOption E is a cost reinbursable type contract where the financial risk is taken largely by the client. This document contains all the core clauses and secondary option clauses the schedules of cost components, and contract data, relevant to an option E contract. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of ContentsCore clauses • 1 General • 2 The Contractor’s main responsibilities • 3 Time • 4 Testing and Defects • 5 Payment • 6 Compensation events • 7 Title • 8 Risks and insurance • 9 Termination Dispute resolution W • Option W1 • Option W2 Secondary option clauses • X2 Changes in the law • X4 Parent company guarantee • X5 Sectional Completion • X6 Bonus for early Completion • X7 Delay damages • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X14 Advanced payment to the Contractor • X15 Limitation of the Contractor’s liability for his design to reasonable skill and care • X16 Retention • X17 Low performance damages • X18 Limitation of liability • Y(UK)2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 • Z Additional conditions of contract Note Options X1, X3, X8 to X11 and Y(UK)1 are not used Schedule of Cost Components Shorter Schedule of Cost Components Contract Data Index OGC advises public sector procurers that the form of contract used has to be selected according to the objectives of the project, aiming to satisfy the Achieving Excellence in Construction (AEC) principles. This edition of the NEC (NEC3) complies fully with the AEC principles. OGC recommends the use of NEC3 by public sector construction procurers on their construction projects

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Book SynopsisOption F is a cost reimbursable management contract where the financial risk is taken largely by the client. This document contains all the core clauses and secondary option clauses the schedules of cost components, and contract data, relevant to an option F contract. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of ContentsCore clauses • 1 General • 2 The Contractor’s main responsibilities • 3 Time • 4 Testing and Defects • 5 Payment • 6 Compensation events • 7 Title • 8 Risks and insurance • 9 Termination Dispute resolution W • Option W1 • Option W2 Secondary option clauses • X2 Changes in the law • X4 Parent company guarantee • X5 Sectional Completion • X6 Bonus for early Completion • X7 Delay damages • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X14 Advanced payment to the Contractor • X15 Limitation of the Contractor’s liability for his design to reasonable skill and care • X17 Low performance damages • X18 Limitation of liability • Y(UK)2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 • Z Additional conditions of subcontract Note Options X1, X3, X8 to X11, X16, X19 and Y(UK)1 are not used Contract Data Index OGC advises public sector procurers that the form of contract used has to be selected according to the objectives of the project, aiming to satisfy the Achieving Excellence in Construction (AEC) principles. This edition of the NEC (NEC3) complies fully with the AEC principles. OGC recommends the use of NEC3 by public sector construction procurers on their construction projects

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Book SynopsisThe subcontract is intended for use in appointing a subcontractor where the contractor has been appointed under the NEC3 Engineering and construction options, the available secondary options, schedules of cost components and contract data. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of ContentsCore clauses • 1 General style • 2 The Subcontractor’s main responsibilities • 3 Time • 4 Testing and Defects • 5 Payment • 6 Compensation events • 7 Title • 8 Risks and insurance • 9 Termination Main Option clauses • A Priced subcontract with activity schedule • B Priced subcontract with bill of quantities • C Target subcontract with activity schedule • D Target subcontract with bill of quantities • E Cost reimbursable subcontract Dispute resolution • W1 Option W1 • W2 Option W2 Secondary Option clauses • X1 Price adjustment for inflation • X2 Changes in the law • X3 Multiple currencies • X4 Parent company guarantee • X5 Sectional Completion • X6 Bonus for early Completion • X7 Delay damages • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X14 Advanced payment to the Subcontractor • X15 Limitation of the Subcontractor’s liability for his design to reasonable skill and care X16 Retention • X17 Low performance damages • X18 Limitation of liability • Y(UK)2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 • Z Additional conditions of subcontract Note Options X8 to X11 and Y(UK)1 are not used Schedule of Cost Components Shorter Schedule of Cost Components Subcontract Data Index

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Book SynopsisThe Short Contract is an alternative to NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract and is for use with contracts which do not require sophisticated management techniques, comprise straightforward work and impose only low risks on both the employer and the Contractor. This document contains the contract clauses and the form for contract data. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of Contents• Contract Forms • Contract Data • The Contractor’s Offer • The Employer’s Acceptance Price List • Works Information • Site Information • Conditions of Contract • Index

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents• Contract Forms • Subcontract Data • The Subcontractor’s Offer • The Contractor’s Acceptance • Price List • Works Information • Site Information • Conditions of Subcontract

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Book SynopsisThe Professional Services Contract is intended for use in the appointment of a supplier to provide professional services. It can be used for appointing project managers, supervisors, designers, consultants or other suppliers under NEC contracts and can also be used for appointing supliers on non-NEC construction projects or for non-constructionprojects. This document contains the core clauses, the relevant main option clauses, the secondary option clauses and the contract data. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of ContentsSchedule of options Core clauses • 1 General • 2 The Parties’ main responsibilities • 3 Time • 4 Quality • 5 Payment • 6 Compensation events • 7 Rights to material • 8 Indemnity, insurance and liability style • 9 Termination Main option clauses • A Priced subcontract with activity schedule • C Target contract • E Time based contract • G Term contract Option Dispute resolution • Option W1 • Option W2 Secondary option clauses • X1 Price adjustment for inflation Changes in the law • X3 Multiple currencies Parent company guarantee Sectional Completion Bonus for early Completion • Delay damages • Collateral warranty agreements • Transfer of rights • X10 Employer’s Agent • X11 Termination by the Employer • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X18 Limitation of liability • X20 Key Performance Indicators • Y(UK)2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 •Z Additional conditions of subcontract

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Book SynopsisThe Professional Services Short Contract, produced in partnership with the Association for Project Management is intended for use in the appointment of a supplier to provide professional services on smaller scale projects where sophisticated management techniques are not required. It can be used for appointing project managers, supervisors, designers, consultants or other suppliers under NEC contracts and can also be used for appointing supliers on non-NEC construction projects or for non-construction projects. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction. The PSSC is produced in partnership with the AssoTable of Contents• Contract Forms • Contract Data 2 • The Consultant’s Offer 5 • The Client’s Acceptance 6 • Price List 7 • Scope 8 • Conditions of Contract CC1

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Book SynopsisThe Term Service Contract is an entirely new NEC document and is intended to be used for the appointment of a supplier for a period of time to manage and provide a service. This document contains the core clauses, the three main option clauses, secondary option clauses and contract data forms. ENDORSEMENTSConstruction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction. Facilities Management Board support for the NEC3 Term Service Contracts The Facilities Management Board of the Cabinet Office UK recognises that the NEC3 Term Services Contracts support good practice in FM Procurement in the public sector. BIFM supports theTable of ContentsCore clauses • 1 General • 2 The Contractor’s main responsibilities • 3 Time • 4 Testing and Defects • 5 Payment • 6 Compensation events • 7 Use of equipment, Plant and Materials • 8 Risks and insurance • 9 Termination Main option clauses • A Priced contract with Price List • C Target contract with Price List • E Cost reimbursable contract Dispute resolution • Option W1 • Option W2 Secondary option clauses • X1 Price adjustment for inflation • X2 Changes in the law • X3 Multiple currencies • X4 Parent company guarantee • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X18 Limitation of liability • X19 Providing the Service by Task Order • X20 Key Performance Indicators • Options Y Compliance with national legislation • Y(UK)2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 • Z Additional conditions of subcontract Note Options X15 to X11, X14 to X17 and Y(UK)1 are not used Price List Contract Data Index

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Book SynopsisThe NEC3 Term Service Short Contract should be used for the appointment of a supplier for a period of time to manage and provide a service. This contract is an alternative to the NEC3 Term Service Contract and us for use with contracts which do not require sophisticated management techniques, comprise straightforward work and impose only low risks on both the Employer and the Contractor. ENDORSEMENTS Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction. Facilities Management Board support for the NEC3 Term Service Contracts The Facilities Management Board of the Cabinet Office UK recognises that the NEC3 Term SeTable of Contents• Contents • Contract Forms • Contract Data • The Contractor’s offer • Price List • Service Information • Task Order • Conditions of Contract

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Book SynopsisThe NEC3 Supply Contract (SC) is the first set of standardised terms designed for local and international procurement of high-value goods and related services including design. This new addition to the NEC3 family is designed around the same model as other NEC documents yet is flexible enough to apply to any industry or supply situation. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of Contents• Schedule of Options • Core clauses • General • The Supplier's main responsibilities • Time • Testing and Defects • Payment • Compensation events • Title • Risks, liabilities, indemnities and insurance • Termination and dispute resolution Option clauses • X1 Price adjustment for inflation • X2 Changes in the law • X3 Multiple currencies • X4 Parent company guarantee • X7 Delay damages • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X14 Advanced payment to the Supplier • X17 Low performance damages • X20 Key Performance Indicators • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 • Z Additional conditions of contract Note Main Options A to G and secondary Options X5, X6, X8 to X11, X15, X16, X18 and X19 used in other NEC3 contracts are not used in this contract. • Contract Data • Index

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Book SynopsisThis contract should be used for local and international procurement of goods under a single order or on a batch order basis and is for use with contracts which do not require sophisticated management techniques and impose only low risks on both the Purchaser and Supplier. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of Contents• Contract Forms • Contract Data • The Supplier's Offer • The Purchaser's Acceptance • Price Schedule • Goods Information • Conditions of Contract

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Book SynopsisThe NEC3 Adjudicator's Contract (AC) should be used for the appointment of an Adjudicator to decide disputes under the NEC family of contracts. It may also be used for the appointment of an Adjudicator under other forms of contract. This document contains the clauses, form of agreement and contract data.

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Book SynopsisThe Framework Contract is an entirely new NEC document and is intended for use in the appointment of one or more suppliers to carry out construction work or to provide design or advisory services on an 'as instructed' basis over a set term. This document contains the core clauses and the contract data forms. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of Contents• Core clauses • Contract Data • Index

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Book SynopsisThis guide is written to help users to produce Works Information for the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC). Good quality Works Information is vital to achieving better outcomes for engineering and construction contracts, and reducing misunderstandings and disputes. Works Information should be prepared with individual works requirements and the operation of the ECC in mind.Table of Contents• Foreword • Preface • Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The status of Works Information • The function of Works Information • The relationship between Works Information and Contract Data • The relationship between Works Information and Site Information • The relationship between Works Information and pricing documents • Works Information as a contract document Chapter 3 Drafting Works Information • Incorporation of standard specifications • Examination of typical traditional specification • Health and safety information • General drafting advice Chapter 4 ECC references to Works Information Chapter 5 Employer’s Works Information • Example Works Information Structure • Guidance and checklist Chapter 6 Works Information provided by the Contractor for his design

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Book SynopsisThese guide notes explain the structure of the Professional Services Contract and the reasons for its provisions. They explain the shell of the contact and the need to provide important additional information such as the scope. The main options, dispute resolution options and the secondary options are all explained together with basis of appointing a consultant. Explanatory notes are then provided on individual clauses and worked examples are provided of contract data. The second part of the book contains flow charts which set out the procedural logic of the 28 clauses that can be presented with benefit by flow charting. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours inTable of ContentsIntroduction • Contract strategy • The main Options • Dispute resolution Options • The secondary Options Basis of the appointment of a Consultant Explanatory notes Flow charts • Appendix 1 Sample form of agreement • Appendix 2 Contract Data – worked example • Appendix 3 Adaptation for subcontracts where a Contractor is employed under the ECC and wishes to appoint a Consultant under the PSC • Appendix 4 Adaptation for subcontracts where a Consultant is employed under the PSC and wishes to appoint a Subconsultant under the PSC

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Book SynopsisThis guide is written to help users to produce Scope for the NEC3 Professional Services Contract (PSC) and is produced in Association with Mott McDonald. Good quality Scope is vital to achieving better outcomes for professional services contracts, and reducing misunderstandings and disputes. Scope should be prepared with individual service requirements and the operation of the PSC in mind.Table of Contents• Foreword • Preface • Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The status of the Scope • The function of the Scope • The relationship between the Scope and the Contract Data • The relationship between the Scope and pricing documents • Inconsistencies within the Scope and between the Scope and other documents Chapter 3 Drafting the Scope • Incorporation of standard sets of requirements • Assumptions • Interfaces • Management of risks • Health and safety information • The Scope for a PSC subcontract • Examination of typical traditional requirements • General drafting advice Chapter 4 PSC references to Scope Chapter 5 The structure of the Scope • A Example Scope structure

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Book SynopsisThis guide is written to show users how to complete the simple communication forms provided for the NEC3 Professional Services Contract (PSC). Clarity of communications, in a form that can be read, copied and recorded, should assist compliance with the contract and reduce misunderstandings and disputes.Table of Contents• Foreword • Preface • Acknowledgements • Part 1 Introduction • Part 2 Early warnings • Part 3 The programme • Part 4 Compensation events • Part 5 Payment • Part 6 Task Orders • Part 7 Defects • Part 8 Managing communications • Appendix 1 Contract Data • Appendix 2 Activity Schedule

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Book SynopsisThese guide notes explain the structure of the Professional Services Short Contract and the reasons for its provisions. They explain the shell of the contact and the need to provide important additional information such as the scope. The main options, dispute resolution options and the secondary options are all explained together with basis of appointing a consultant. Explanatory notes are then provided. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of Contents• Introduction • Basis of the appointment of a Consultant • Explanatory notes • Flow charts

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Book SynopsisThese guidance notes place the new Term Service Contract into context with the rest of the NEC suite of documents. They then set out the background to the contract, its provisions and guidance on when and how to use it. The procedure for setting up a contract is covered and explanations are given on the meanings of individual clauses. Worked examples are provided of contract data. Finally appendices cover the clause numbering system, sample form of tender, sample form of agreement, use as a subcontract, form of performance bond and price list. ENDORSEMENTS Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction. FaciTable of ContentsChapter 1 • The NEC family of contracts • `A fundamental review’ • The Latham Report • Increasing use of the NEC contracts • The NEC family of contracts • Culture change • Have the NEC contracts been successful? Chapter 2 • Key principles of NEC contracts • Flexibility • Clarity • Stimulus to good management Chapter 3 • Introduction to the Term Service Contract • Purpose of the guidance notes • When should the TSC be used? • The contract • Subcontracts • Clause numbering • Roles of the parties • The Service Manager • The Adjudicator • The contract strategy • The main Options • A Priced contract with price list • C Target contract with price list • E Cost reimbursable contract • The secondary Options • W Dispute resolution • X1 Price adjustment for inflation • X2 Changes in the law • X3 Multiple currencies • X4 Parent company guarantee • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X17 Low service damages • X18 Limitation of liability • X19 Task Order • X20 Key Performance Indicators • Y(UK)2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 • Z Additional conditions of contract Chapter 4 • Procedure for preparing a Term Service Contract • Preparing the tender documents • Contract Data part one • Service Information • Contract Data part two • The Price List • Inviting tenders • Preparing a tender • Assessing tenders • Creating the contract Chapter 5 • Explanatory notes on the clauses of the Term Service Contract • 1 General • 2 The Contractor’s main responsibilities • 3 Time • 4 Testing and Defects • 5 Payment • 6 Compensation events • 7 Use of equipment, Plant and Materials • 8 Risks and insurance • 9 Termination • Option W • W1 Dispute resolution • W2 Dispute resolution • Secondary Option clauses • X1 Price adjustment for inflation • X2 Changes in the law • X3 Multiple currencies • X4 Parent company guarantee • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X17 Low service damages • X18 Limitation of liability • X19 Task Order • X20 Key Performance Indicators • Y(UK)2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 • Z Additional conditions of contract Appendices • 1 Clause numbering system • 2 Sample form of tender • 3 Sample form of agreement • 4 Use of the TSC as a subcontract • 5 TSC form of performance bond • 6 Price List

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Book SynopsisTo enable users to understand the operation of the Term Service Contract, this book contains flow charts which set out the procedural logic of the 57 clauses that can be presented with benefit by flow charting ENDORSEMENTSConstruction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction. Facilities Management Board support for the NEC3 Term Service Contracts The Facilities Management Board of the Cabinet Office UK recognises that the NEC3 Term Services Contracts support good practice in FM Procurement in the public sector. BIFM supports the NEC3 Term Service ContractsTable of ContentsFlow charts • 13 Communications • 14 The Service Manager • 15 Employer provides right of access and things • 16 Early warning • 17 Ambiguities and inconsistencies • 18 Illegal and impossible requirements 10 • 20 Providing the Service • 21 The Contractor’s plan Sheets 1 and 2 • 22 Revising the Contractor’s plan • 23 Design of Equipment • 25 Working with the Employer and Others • 26 Subcontracting • 27 Other (Contractor) responsibilities • 30 Starting and the service period • 31 Access • 32 Instructions to stop or not to start work • 40 Tests and inspections • 41 Testing and inspection before delivery • 42 Correcting Defects • 43 Accepting Defects • 50 Assessing the amount due • 51 Payment • 52 Defined Cost • 53 The Contractor’s share (Option C) • 54 Price List • 60 Compensation events • 61 Notifying compensation events • 62 Quotations for compensation events • 63 Assessing compensation events • 64 The Service Manager’s assessments • 65 Implementing compensation events • 70 The Parties’ use of equipment, Plant and Materials • 80 Employer’s risks • 81 Contractor’s risks • 82 Indemnity • 83 Insurance cover • 84 Insurance policies • 85 If the Contractor does not insure • 86 Insurance by the Employer • 90 Termination • 91 Reasons for termination • 92 Procedures on termination • 93 Payment on termination • W1 Dispute resolution procedure W1 • W2 Dispute resolution procedure W2 • X1 Price adjustment for inflation (used only with Options A and C) • X2 Changes in the law • X3 Multiple currencies (used only with Option A) • X4 Parent company guarantee • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X17 Low service damages • X18 Limitation of liability • X19 Task Order • X20 Key Performance Indicators (not used with Option X12) • Y(UK)2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 eLearning for the TSC is now available.

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Book SynopsisThis guide is written to help users to produce Service Information for the NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC). Good quality Service Information is vital to achieving better outcomes for service contracts, and reducing misunderstandings and disputes. Service Information should be prepared with individual service requirements and the operation of the TSC in mind. ENDORSEMENTSConstruction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction. Facilities Management Board support for the NEC3 Term Service Contracts The Facilities Management Board of the Cabinet Office UK recognises that the NEC3 Term Services Contracts support good praTable of Contents• Foreword • Preface • Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The status of Service Information • The function of Service Information • The relationship between Service Information and Contract Data • The relationship between Service Information and Affected Property • The relationship between Service Information and Price List • Service Information as a contract document Chapter 3 Drafting Service Information • Incorporation of standard specifications • Health and safety information • General drafting advice Chapter 4 TSC references to Service Information Chapter 5 Employer’s Service Information • Example Service Information structure • Guidance and checklist Chapter 6 Service Information provided by the Contractor for his plan

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Book SynopsisThis guide is written to show users how to complete the simple communication forms provided for the NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC). Clarity of communications, in a form that can be read, copied and recorded, should assist compliance with the contract and reduce misunderstandings and disputes. ENDORSEMENTSConstruction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction. Facilities Management Board support for the NEC3 Term Service Contracts The Facilities Management Board of the Cabinet Office UK recognises that the NEC3 Term Services Contracts support good practice in FM Procurement in the public sector.Table of Contents• Foreword • Preface • Acknowledgements • Part 1 Introduction • Part 2 Early warnings • Part 3 The plan • Part 4 Compensation events • Part 5 Payment • Part 6 Task Orders • Part 7 Defects • Part 8 Managing communications • Appendix 1 Contract Data • Appendix 2 Price List

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Book SynopsisThese guidance notes explain the provisions of the Term Service Short Contract when it is used for a simple, low risk contract. The flow charts show the procedural logic on which the TSSC is based and are published in this volume for reference. ENDORSEMENTS Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction. Facilities Management Board support for the NEC3 Term Service Contracts The Facilities Management Board of the Cabinet Office UK recognises that the NEC3 Term Services Contracts support good practice in FM Procurement in the public sector. BIFM supports the NEC3 Term Service ContractsTable of ContentsIntroduction When to use the TSSC The TSSC package • Stage A: How an Employer invites tenders for a job 2 • Stage B: How a tenderer makes an offer 4 • Stage C: How a contract is made 5 Notes on the clauses Joining subcontract disputes with main contract disputes • Examples Stage A: How an Employer invites tenders for a job • A1 Title page • A2 Contract Data • Stage B: How a tenderer makes an offer • B1 The Contractor’s Offer • Stage C: How a contract is made • C1 The Employer’s Acceptance • C2 Title page • C3 Contract Data Multi-party partnering Flow charts

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