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Book SynopsisPeter Marshâs book has long been recognized as a standard work. With its emphasis on the commercial aspects of contracting, this book represents an eminently practical guide to this complex subject for purchaser and contractor alike. This edition reflects recent changes in case law and legislation, the major change being the passing of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. The book also charts changes to model forms of contract conditions, in particular the new PACE forms of government contracts. Contracts covered are those for the construction of buildings and civil engineering works, the supply and installation of mechanical, electrical and process plants and also for computer system and facilities management. Methods of contracting, including PFI schemes, are critically examined and reference is made to the Governmentâs latest thinking on prime contracting. As in previous editions, this book covers contract planning and contract administration, deals with bo
Trade Review’The first two parts deal with procurement issues, tendering and placing the contract. The former concentrates on current trends and provides a good overview of this area. The latter aspects are very thoroughly covered. There is an apparent engineering bias with an element of emphasis on joint venture procurement, as such, could be recommended as further reading for final year undergraduate and post-graduate students and practitioners.’ Building Engineer
Table of ContentsContents: Contract Planning: Planning process; The contract plan; Legal issues arising from the contract plan. Tendering and Placing the Contract: Competitive tendering; Single tender negotiation; Planning the tender; Joint ventures and consortia; Tender preparation; Tender appraisal; Placing the contract. Terms and Conditions of Contract: Standard terms of contract - I; Standard terms of contract - II; Contract price; Terms of payment; Time for completion; Sub-contracting; Delivery; Defects - guarantees and remedies; Insurance and indemnity; Functions of architect/engineer/project manager and the purchaser; Variations in price and time; Claims and their negotiation; Dispute resolution; Particular forms of contract. Appendices: Draft instructions to tenderers for a plant contract; Bid desirability questionnaire; Questionnaire for site visits; Index.
