This new volume from the Aqua Group combines the well known 'Pre-contract Practice' and 'Tenders and Contracts for Buildings' to cover the entire construction process from inception of the project through to invitation to tender, placing of the contract to settlement of the final account. The contents have been substantially revised to take account of new industry developments.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Rob Smith, Davis Langdon LLP. Introduction. Part I Briefing the Building Team. Chapter 1. The Building Team. Chapter 2. Assessing the Needs. Part II Available Procurement Methods. Chapter 3. Principles of Procurement. Chapter 4. Basic Concepts. Chapter 5. Accountability. Chapter 6. Value and Risk Management. Chapter 7. Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement. Chapter 8. Fixed Price Contracts. Chapter 9. Cost Reimbursement Contracts. Chapter 10. Target Cost Contracts. Chapter 11. Management and Construction Management Contracts. Chapter 12. Design and Build Contracts. Chapter 13. Continuity Contracts. Chapter 14. Partnering. Part III Preparing for and Inviting Tenders. Chapter 15. Procedure from Brief to Tender. Chapter 16. Pre-Contract Cost Control. Chapter 17. Drawings and Schedules. Chapter 18. Specifications. Chapter 19. Bills of Quantities. Chapter 20. Sub-Contractors. Chapter 21. Obtaining Tenders. Chapter 22. Placing the Contract. Chapter 23. Important Rights, Duties and Liabilities of Members of the Building Team. Chapter 24. Meetings. Chapter 25. Site Duties. Chapter 26. Instructions. Chapter 27. Variations and Post-Contract Cost Control. Chapter 28. Interim Payments. Chapter 29. Completion, Defects and the Final Account. Chapter 30. Delays and Disputes. Chapter 31. Insolvency. Chapter 32. Capital Allowances. Index

About the Author

Mark Hackett, Ian Robinson and Gary Statham are Senior Quantity Surveyors at Davis Langdon, UK.

Reviews

From the Foreword by Rob Smith, Senior Partner, Davis Langdon LLP: The Aqua Group Guide... provides a comprehensive account of the systems, procedures, documents and industry practices encountered during construction projects. The guide also captures and contains the level of understanding that one is expected to have acquired in order to pass professional examinations and, therefore, provides a good grounding to a successful career in the construction industry. From the reviews of previous editions: 'These publications by the Aqua Group are absolutely essential reading for the young architect, civil engineer and QS.' Chartered Quantity Surveyor 'This is a good concise book for members of the building team.' The Architects' Journal