The Streetwise Subbie, 3rd ed
How to Survive the Contracts Jungle
3rd Edition
Published on 13. September 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-0-7506-8061-5 (ISBN)
Description
Jack Russell, well known for his 'contractual terrier' column in the Electrical Times, shares a lifetime's experience of the construction industry, with a style and insight that speaks directly to electrical and mechanical subcontractors.
Thousands of subbies have already benefitted from these insights: the streetwise approach to claims avoidance through the implementation and maintenance of basic routines on site, and clear paperwork including the contract and the programme of works.
Instead of writing another daunting handbook, Jack Russell's insights are captured in brief, crisp, humorous articles, complemented by a series of cartoons. The text is supported by forms and checklists that have already made it onto site cabin walls around the country.
The third edition features new chapters, including coverage of the New Engineering Contract (NEC3) and several new checklists.
Thousands of subbies have already benefitted from these insights: the streetwise approach to claims avoidance through the implementation and maintenance of basic routines on site, and clear paperwork including the contract and the programme of works.
Instead of writing another daunting handbook, Jack Russell's insights are captured in brief, crisp, humorous articles, complemented by a series of cartoons. The text is supported by forms and checklists that have already made it onto site cabin walls around the country.
The third edition features new chapters, including coverage of the New Engineering Contract (NEC3) and several new checklists.
Reviews / Votes
"I am sure that the incalculable benefits which will accrue will save a vast amount of time, worry, trouble and money and enhance the W.T. Parker name further amongst our clients by promoting efficiency and expertise in our contracts." - T.G. Morris, Director, WT Parker Group Electrical Contractors - Customer feedback on 2nd edMore details
Edition
3rd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Sub-contractors in the electrical and construction sectors (largest group: electricians).
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 148 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-8061-5 (9780750680615)
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Person
Jack Russell, well known for his 'contractual terrier' column in the Electrical Times, shares a lifetime's experience of the construction industry, with a style and insight that speaks directly to electrical and mechanical subcontractors.
Content
Preface
Worth the risk?
Deadly intent
Read that order
Beware "starting the clock"
A programme check list
Don't be shy - get noticed!
Why work for free?
Site records and survival
Records and codes
A site diary check list
What makes a good delay notice?
Get the picture?
Bang it in, bill
Just a minute
The twilight zone
Out of sync!
All on board
Adverse reactions
Little tin gods
"best endeavours" or "acceleration"?
Acceleration - the true costs
The alligator problem
Check ups and check lists
Cash flow - everybody's problem
Payment problems
Valuation of variations - change of character/conditions
Valuation of variations - check list of possible factors changing character/conditions
Variations - the true costs of engineering and supervision involvement
Variations - a check list of engineering and supervisory involvement
Are your systems user-friendly?
Claims and confrontation
Extension of time
Claim for delay costs
Head office headaches
Disruption claims
Questions and answers on loss and expense
Set-off and contras
Introduction to the construction act
Payment under the construction act
Adjudication under the act
Tricks and dodges of the construction act
The act - some questions and answers.
Dom/1 and the act
Brave new world or con trick?
New engineering contract - an introduction
Delay and disruption protocol - a summary
Real life problems
A question of image
Magic moments
What is normal?
Provisional sums
Premature occupation
The bedford lorry syndrome
Get it in the budget!
Stand by your man
Falling in love
Conclusion
The streetwise subbie's site check list
Jack Russell's monthly check-up
Good and bad correspondence/notices
Examples of site records
Worth the risk?
Deadly intent
Read that order
Beware "starting the clock"
A programme check list
Don't be shy - get noticed!
Why work for free?
Site records and survival
Records and codes
A site diary check list
What makes a good delay notice?
Get the picture?
Bang it in, bill
Just a minute
The twilight zone
Out of sync!
All on board
Adverse reactions
Little tin gods
"best endeavours" or "acceleration"?
Acceleration - the true costs
The alligator problem
Check ups and check lists
Cash flow - everybody's problem
Payment problems
Valuation of variations - change of character/conditions
Valuation of variations - check list of possible factors changing character/conditions
Variations - the true costs of engineering and supervision involvement
Variations - a check list of engineering and supervisory involvement
Are your systems user-friendly?
Claims and confrontation
Extension of time
Claim for delay costs
Head office headaches
Disruption claims
Questions and answers on loss and expense
Set-off and contras
Introduction to the construction act
Payment under the construction act
Adjudication under the act
Tricks and dodges of the construction act
The act - some questions and answers.
Dom/1 and the act
Brave new world or con trick?
New engineering contract - an introduction
Delay and disruption protocol - a summary
Real life problems
A question of image
Magic moments
What is normal?
Provisional sums
Premature occupation
The bedford lorry syndrome
Get it in the budget!
Stand by your man
Falling in love
Conclusion
The streetwise subbie's site check list
Jack Russell's monthly check-up
Good and bad correspondence/notices
Examples of site records