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  • Commercial construction warranties - Why is this still common practice? - Construction contracts

    15 July 2010

    Peter Vanderweele discusses the need for responsibility in commercial construction. When a person buys a washing machine or a car, they receive a warranty that they are statutorily...

  • Dispute resolution under the minor works contract - Construction contracts

    06 July 2010

    The JCT Minor Works Contract 2005 provides for a variety of routes to resolve disputes resulting from the contract.

  • Minor works time and money - Construction contracts

    06 July 2010

    Common issues relating to time and money in the JCT Minor Works Contract 2005 include extensions of time and variations, which subseuqently impact upon interim payments, retention and...

  • Carrying out the minor works - Construction contracts

    06 July 2010

    Provisions in the JCT Minor Works Contract 2005 define the expetced conduct of the contractor. The contract details numerous obligations on the contractor relating to workmanship, defects, subcontracting,...

  • Using the JCT Minor Works Contract 2005 - Construction contracts

    06 July 2010

    The JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2005 Revision 2 2009 is the current JCT contract for small building works that fall below a threshold of circa £200,000; however...

  • Terminating a minor works contract - Construction contracts

    06 July 2010

    Clauses 6.1 to 6.11 of the JCT Minor Works Contract 2005 detail the provisions for termination of the contract by the contractor and employer and the consequences of...