Building Contracts - General

Question 1

What are the positives of Standard Forms of building contracts?

Answer 1

• less expensive

- more convenient than specially drafted contact

Question 2

What the positives of using JCT contacts?

Answer 2

• produced by tribunal with representatives of professions, industry and Client bodies - creates fairness

Question 3

What did the Latham Report state regarding Standard Forms?

Answer 3

• all parties in the construction process should be encouraged to use Standard Forms