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Martin Wood has many years of practical experience in the construction industry. He is a partner with Greenwoods, a leading firm of solicitors.
About the book
This book looks at the implications of the Housing grants, Construction and Regeneration Act (The Construction Act) - the most important piece of construction industry legislation in recent years.
This book provides practical and down to earth guidance to help construction practitioners rise to the challenge of getting to grips with the implications of the Act. In particular, the book looks at:
 Are you covered by the Act?
How the Act affects your payment terms
What can you do if the new rules are broken?
How has the Act changed the Standard Forms?
What do you need to do to comply with the Act?
Contents
FOREWORD - Sir Michael Latham
INTRODUCTION
Why was the Act introduced; Outline of the structure and operation of the Act
ARE YOU COVERED BY THE ACT?
What is a Construction Contract; What are Construction Operations; What types of Construction Contract are excluded from the Act
HOW THE ACT AFFECTS YOUR PAYMENT TERMS
Payment Terms - The New Rules; Notice of Payment / Notice of Intention to Withold Payment
WHAT CAN YOU DO IF THE NEW RULES ARE BROKEN?
How can you suspend work and when; How adjudication works and can awards be enforced; Different types of adjudication rules - JCT/ICE/CIC/ORSA; Is there still a role for arbitration or legal proceedings
HOW HAS THE ACT CHANGED THE STANDARD FORMS?
Building Contracts - JCT Contract Amendments; Consultants Appointments - ACE/RIBA; Sub Contracts - DOM/1
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO COMPLY WITH THE ACT?
Contract Forms/ Payment and Notice Systems; Adjudication Rules/Adjudication Procedures; Specific concerns for Consultants/Clients/Contractors; How and when are notices served; How are time limits calculated
CONCLUSION
Appendix 1 - Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 - Part 2
Appendix 2 - Scheme for Construction Contracts
Appendix 3 - Construction Contracts Exclusion Order
TABLE OF STATUTES AND CASES
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