Publisher's Synopsis
A practical guide to the current editions of some fifty standard building contracts, sub-contracts and related documents most widely used throughout the construction industry. These are published by the Joint Contracts Tribunal and the Building Employers Confederation.;Substantially revised and expanded for the fifth edition, providing unique comprehensive coverage of the subject, it examines in detail the private edition of the JCT standard form with quantities, explaining the meaning and effect of each provision and its interrelation with other parts of the form and other documents. Covers selected contract forms published in Scotland, and for central government and civil engineering work.