There is an inherent tendency in the Construction Industry for projects to run late and the Sub-Contractor to suffer financially in consequence of that delay. His ability to recover the additional costs he has incurred due to the delay will be dependent upon which party is liable for the delay. This guide seeks to provide an understanding of the basic principles of ‘Loss and Expense’ and highlight some of the obligations under the ‘Standard Forms of Sub-Contract’ and consequences of not complying with the relevant contractual obligations. Price: £19.99

‘Withholding’ is possibly one of the most abused features of modern contracting and whilst stringent measures have been taken over recent decades to eradicate the industry of its indiscriminate use, it continues to be used inappropriately. This guide seeks to provide an understanding as to the application of ‘Set-off’ and highlight some of consequences of not complying with the relevant contractual obligations. Price: £19.99

There is an inherent tendency in the Construction Industry for projects to run late and the 'Contractor' to suffer financially in consequence of that delay. His ability to recover the additional costs he has incurred due to the delay will be dependent upon which party is liable for the delay. This guide seeks to provide an understanding of the basic principles of ‘Loss and Expense’ and highlight some of the obligations under the ‘Standard Forms of Contract’ and consequences of not complying with the relevant contractual obligations. Price: £19.99

‘Practical Completion’ is a simple concept the execution of which has proved problematic over the years and one that has not been satisfactorily addressed by successive Editions of the ‘JCT Standard Forms of Contract’. This guide seeks to provide an understanding as to the contractual provisions and their practical application. Price: £19.99

Under ‘Step-In Rights’ the end user has access to protection should the Employer default that would not otherwise be available to him. This guide seeks to provide and understanding as to the application of ‘Step-in Rights’ and the benefits they provide to the various parties. Price: £19.99

There are several ways by which an Employer can protect himself against the eventuality of the Contractor defaulting under a Contract. This guide seeks to set out the differences between a Parent Company Guarantee and a Performance Bond and what consideration should be given in the event of being requested to provide either or both. Price: £19.99

This situation arises all too often but although common place it is still questionable as to the extent that it can be considered as being in the best interests of either party. Contracting conducted under a formal 'Contract' isn’t without its issues; contracting by default brings the potential for dispute and disagreement to a whole new level and without the benefit of industry tried and tested rules by which to resolve them. This guide seeks to set out the underlying principles of Contract placement and pitfalls of acceptance by performance. Price: £19.99

An 'Employer' requires early access to part of the site in advance of Practical Completion/Sectional Completion. This guide seeks to set out the options under the 'JCT Standard Form of Contract' and what part the 'Contractor' plays in trying to accommodate the 'Employer's' requirements whilst at the same time protecting his interests. Price: £19.99

‘Letters of Intent’ are often used to secure an early start in the Construction Industry ahead of the parties agreeing the terms of a formal ‘Contract’. This guide seeks to provide and understanding as to the application of ‘Letters of Intent’ and highlight some of the pitfalls with their use. Price: £19.99

Regrettably this situation is not unusual with the justification often claimed by the Architect/Contract Administer being one of time, or more to the point lack of it. This guide seeks to set out the options available to the Contractor by which to record instructions not given in writing in order to receive their full entitlement under the Contract. Price: £19.99