Standard Forms of contract

Question 1

Why use a standard Contract

Answer 1

• Familiarity
• Complexity of writing a contract
• For JCT it is fair and balanced

Question 2

Who and what determines which form of contract is being used?

Answer 2

Procurment system and
- circumstances surrounding project
- status of the designer
- Favourite contract
- Size/value of the contract
- Type of works
- Where to be constructed

Question 3

After what stage is the contract is decided upon?

Answer 3

Generally follows the procurement stage

Question 4

What can the wrong choice on contract lead to?

Answer 4

• disadvantage to both parties
• roles/ responsibilities can be unclear
• amendments to the contract will be needed
• Employers interests may not be safe guarded
• Balence of risks may not be spelled out as intended

Question 5

What are the three groups of contract?

Answer 5

1. Traditional
2. Design and Build
3. Management

Question 6

3 traditional contratcts

Answer 6

lump sum contract
Measurement contract
Cost reimbursement contract

Question 7

2 Design and build contracts

Answer 7

Package deal and turnkey contract
Design and build contract

Question 8

3 management style contracts

Answer 8

Management contract
Construction management
design - Manage - Construct

Question 9

3 formations in a contract

Answer 9

Articles of agreement
Recitals
Articles

Question 10

What does NEC stand for?

Answer 10

New engineering contract

Question 11

Objectives of NEC

Answer 11

flexibility
clarity and simplicity
stimulus for good management

Question 12

New features of necs

Answer 12

• The use of BIM option
• Contractor design and Build option. A contractors design has been aligned with industry standards
• Dispute resolution
• Finality of payment