The Joint Contracts Tribunal issued a new Design and Build Form in 2005, a successor to the JCT Standard Form of Building Contract with Contractor's Design. It looks substantially different from its predecessor and it is different in structure and often in its wording.

This major new edition of David Chappell's well regarded book has been substantially revised to take account of the new contract terms and different structure. It also considers the standard novation agreements from the CIC and City of London Law Society and more then 70 additional cases.

It discusses areas where problems frequently arise:

• the allocation of design responsibility
• discrepancies
• the role of the employer's agent
• payment provisions
• the approval of drawings

About the Author
David Chappell BA(Hons Arch), MA(Arch), MA(Law), PhD, RIBA has worked as an architect in the public and private sectors and is currently the Director of David Chappell Consultancy Ltd. He frequently acts as an adjudicator and is author of ten books on construction law for Blackwell Publishing.

Reviews
"A thoroughly good read and exceptionally good guidance on the latest JCT design and build contact. I would thoroughly recommend this book to any of the parties for whom it was intended." (Expert and Dispute Resolver, Winter 2008)

"an immensely competent book which every site owner and contractor should read before entering into the contract" (Construction Law Digest)

"well illustrated and easy to read" (Chartered Surveyor Monthly)

"an enjoyable and essential read for professionals and lawyers involved in design & build" (Building Magazine)

"a first rate commentary on JCT 98 With Contractor's Design." (Construction Law)

Book Information
ISBN 9781405159241
Author David Chappell
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 780g
Dimensions(mm) 252mm * 180mm * 20mm