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The author is Partner and Head of Projects and Construction at Trowers & Hamlins, the leading City of London firm of solicitors. This book examines the Design and Build (D&B) method of procurement - its strengths, weaknesses and idiosyncrasies. Crucially, case studies of D&B projects on which the author has advised are included in the book.
Topics covered
The book begins by looking at the reasons for the increasing interest in D&B; it then examines the basic components and principles of D&B, covering such issues as what is a D&B contract, the level and scope of liabilities, hybrids - what do they really mean and how many of them are there (design, manage, construct, etc)? Chapter three looks at the basic law; this is followed by chapters on: legal and practical pitfalls, the role of the professionals, novation, subcontractors and suppliers, health and safety, D&B in housing/urban regeneration, D&B in commercial/complex project, D&B on contaminated land, D&B and partnering, D&B and PFI, D&B under Latham, JCT 81 amendment 12 and appendices - D&B standard forms (JCT 81, ICE Design and Construct, GC Works/1 Edition 3, FIDIC DESIGN AND BUILD, engineering and Construction Contract, Forms of sub-contract).
Contents
Introduction; The basic principles
The basic law; Legal and practical pitfalls
The role of the professionals; Novation Extra contractual protections
Subcontractors and suppliers; Health and safety;
D&B in housing and urban regeneration
D&B in commercial/complex projects
D&B on contaminated land; D&B and partnering; D&B and PFI
D&B under Latham; JCT 81 Amendment 12.
Appendix - The D&B standard forms |