A Contractor often seeks payment for materials stored off site sometimes a considerable time before they are required for incorporation into the Contract Works. This guide seeks to set out the Employer’s obligations under the JCT Standard Forms of Contract and what options are available to him by which to protect his interests. Price: £19.99

It should be the aim of every developer to put the 80% of the time that can be spent trying to sort out a problem or crisis after it has occurred into avoiding it arising in the first place. This guides sets out practical steps that can be taken to identify risk and manage out the likelihood of it happening. Price: £19.99

With the advent of a greater number of Design and Build projects, and Employer’s ever demanding that design starts at the earliest possible moment on the grounds that ‘time is money’, the practice of Novation has become more common in the Construction Industry. This guide seeks to set out the basics of Novation and highlight some of its advantages and some of its pitfalls. Price: £19.99

Whilst provision is made for ‘Variation Quotations’ the Contractor is not duty bound to it and can direct the execution of the works covered without formally accepting the quotation. This guide seeks to provide an understanding of ‘Variation Quotation’ and appreciation as their administration. 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 Sub-Contract’. This guide seeks to provide and understanding as to the contractual provisions and their practical application. 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 an 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 Contractor being one of time, or more to the point lack of it. This guide seeks to set out the options available to the Sub-Contractor by which to record directions not given in writing in order to receive their full entitlement under the Sub-Contract. Price: £19.99

This is by far one of the most common of transgressions under a Sub-Contract but that should not be taken as a basis for it being condoned. This guide seeks to set out the options available to the Sub-Contractor by which to retrieve the situation and achieve regular and timely payment of amounts due. Price: £19.99

There is an inherent tendency in the Construction Industry for projects to run late for a variety of reasons some of which rest within the control of one party, some within the control of the other party. and finally some of which no single party has control over. This guide seeks to provide an understanding of the basic principles of ‘Extension of Time’ 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