Description
Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive review of the issues that readers need to be aware of when negotiating the minefield of professional services contracts in the construction industry.
Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. The client 3. Forming the appointment 4. General clauses 5. The services 6. Payment of fees 7. Termination and suspension 8. Intellectual property rights 9. Liability for work carried out by others 10. Agency 11. Statements, certificates and reports 12. Insurance and liability 13. Limitation and exclusion of liability 14. Indemnities 15. Set-off, liens, retentions and liquidated damages 16. Assignments and novations 17. Collateral warranties 18. Guarantees and bonds 19. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 20. Law and jurisdiction, and dispute resolution 21. Adjudication 22. Management of risks Appendices