The revised and updated edition of this classic book on the JCT Minor
Works Building Contracts
The JCT Minor Works Building Contracts 2016 offers a concise overview
of this agreement, which continues to be the most popular JCT contract,
as it used on the sorts of small works that most architects and builders
encounter routinely. Written in straightforward terms, the book is
formatted in short chapters with accessible sub-headings, and the author
avoids legal and pseudo-legal wording where possible. Some explanations
from first principles are included where it is thought they would be
helpful and occasionally, where the precise legal position is unclear,
the author uses his significant experience to offer a view. Overall, the
information is presented in a manner that it is easy to understand, use
and reference.
The 2016 edition of the contract contains a great many changes from
previous editions and these are all covered. For example, the book
includes information about the substantially revised payment provisions,
changes to those parts dealing with insurance, variation instructions,
the CDM Regulations, Supplemental Provisions, definitions, and the
Contractor's Designed Portion. In summary, this fifth edition has been
comprehensively revised and updated to:
- Ensure the discussion is easy to comprehend and use by busy architects
and contractors
- Include a Include a number of tables and flowcharts to assist in
understanding the way the contract operates
- Include several letter templates that can be used in common situations
- Provide answers to the sorts of problems that commonly arise in the
course of a building project
The new edition of this classic book on The JCT Minor Works Building
Contracts will be an ideal tool for busy architects and contractors who
need to find what to do when problems arise on projects using this
contract.
