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Heads of terms for construction contracts
'Heads of terms' are used to capture the essence of the agreement. A heads of terms document is often prepared by the commercial managers, and usually requires considerable refinement and clarification by lawyers as the drafting process proceeds.
This document lists numerous factors that should be taken in to account for a heads of term document. -
Construction security and performance documents
Published: May 2013
Effective from: May 2013
This first edition guidance note reviews security and performance documents normally associated with a construction project, noting the main types of document, the parties to them, their purpose and general terms.
This is part of the RICS QS and Construction Standards.
Please be aware that this guidance note contains some material which is in the process of being updated for revisions to the CDM Regulations, RIBA Plan of Work, and updates to the JCT, NEC and FIDIC suites. Members are made aware of these impending revisions in order that they first check the most up to date position before electing to act in accordance with this guidance document