The Law and Management of Building Subcontracts

There are probably 20-25 subcontracts entered into for every major
building contract. However, despite this, there are relatively few
books that discuss the problems particular to the subcontract
relationship between main contracts and their subcontractors.

This book examines the main issues that lead to disputes between
contractors and subcontractors, identifies relevant law, including
decisions of the courts, and also provides a view as to how other
issues might be decided.

The second edition has been extensively revised to cover all the
2005 JCT subcontracts and works contracts, and recent case law.
Four new chapters have been added on subcontractors selected by
thrid parties; organisation of the subcontract; sub-subcontracts;
and works contracts under management contracting
arrangements.

It draws on the author's extensive experience of managing
building subcontracts, as well as his involvement in handling over
130 adjudications.

Autorentext
John McGuinness BSc, MSc, FCIOB worked for a major building contractor for many years, working on subcontracts, and more recently with the contracts consultant, Knowles, where he has been involved with over 130 adjudications.

Zusammenfassung
There are probably 20-25 subcontracts entered into for every major building contract. However, despite this, there are relatively few books that discuss the problems particular to the subcontract relationship between main contracts and their subcontractors.

This book examines the main issues that lead to disputes between contractors and subcontractors, identifies relevant law, including decisions of the courts, and also provides a view as to how other issues might be decided.

The second edition has been extensively revised to cover all the 2005 JCT subcontracts and works contracts, and recent case law. Four new chapters have been added on subcontractors selected by thrid parties; organisation of the subcontract; sub-subcontracts; and works contracts under management contracting arrangements.

It draws on the author's extensive experience of managing building subcontracts, as well as his involvement in handling over 130 adjudications.

Inhalt
Definitions; Introduction; Tender; Contract; Subcontractors selected by a third party; Programming of the Subcontract work; Organisation and management of the subcontract; Design development; Subcontractor's design; Instructions and Variations; Valuation of the Works; Payment; Completion; Breach of Contract; Determination of the Sub Contract; Damages; Sub-subcontracts; Works contracts under management contracting arrangements; The Legal Approach; Dispute Resolution; Adjudication; Statutes.