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What are preliminaries in a construction contract?What are prelims?‘Preliminaries’ in a construction contract, or ‘prelims’, is typically taken to...
What is a variation on a construction project?A variation (sometimes referred to as a change) is an alteration to the scope of work originally...
Escrow accounts and escrow agreementsThis Practice Note examines why parties involved in a construction project may enter into an escrow agreement (or...
Defects liability period and rectification of defectsIt is common in construction projects for defects to manifest or appear in the works. Most...
Repair and maintenance contractsThis Practice Note looks at the nature of repair and maintenance contracts, how they are used and the different types of such contracts: term contracts and contracts for specific, pre-defined works. It looks at particular considerations that need to be taken into
Target cost contracts on construction projectsWhat is a target cost contract?A target cost contract is a type of cost reimbursable contract under which the contractor is paid the ‘actual cost’ (usually defined in the particular contract) it incurs in carrying out the works, but subject to a target
What is the position in tort where a subcontractor who, acting for a main contractor, commits an act which causes the employer to suffer loss? Under what circumstances is the duty of care owed/breached by the main contractor, and when is it transferred to the subcontractor?The contractual
What is two-stage tendering?This Practice Note explains the 'two-stage tendering' approach commonly used to procure construction projects. Many employers use two-stage tendering to involve contractors at an earlier stage. It enables the employer and the selected contractor to work in collaboration
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