Contents
Features of the RIBA Building Contracts
Suitability for different procurement routes
Differences between the concise and domestic contracts
Use by domestic and commercial clients
Changes to the forms since the previous editions
Comparison with other contracts
Implications of the Consumer Rights Act 2015
Information that must be included in tender documents
Preparing and executing the contract package
Interpreting the contract and resolving inconsistencies
Priority of contract documents
Inconsistencies, errors or omissions
3 Roles and management systems
Role of the contract administrator
Client acting as contract administrator
Contractor’s design obligation
Contractor’s obligations in respect of subcontracted work
Compliance with statute/health and safety legislation
Revisions to the contract completion date
Applying for a revision of time
Final assessment of revisions of time
Control of day-to-day activities
Responsibility for subcontractors
Information to be provided by the contract administrator
Information to be provided by the contractor
Contractor administrator’s instructions
Procedure following an instruction
Adjustments to the contract price
Interim payments – monthly certification
Interim payments – milestone payments
Interim payments – payment on practical completion
Contractor’s remedy if no certificate issued
Contractor’s remedies if certificate not paid
7 Practical completion, completion and post-completion
Consequences of practical completion
Use/occupation before practical completion
Payments following practical completion
Final contract price and payment
Professional indemnity insurance
Failing to proceed regularly and diligently
Failing to comply with instructions
Access to the site and security
10 Dispute handling and resolution
Challenging an adjudicator’s decision