The JCT Major Project Form
Published on 8. May 2008
456 pages
978-0-470-68056-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Joint Contracts Tribunal are publishing a completely newstandard form of contract for large clients on major constructionprojects. The main purpose of the form is to meet the particularneeds of large commercial clients who do not themselves intend tooccupy the premises, as well as property owners and developers(such as hoteliers and supermarkets) who regularly build.
The Major Project Form is the first JCT form specifically toprovide for third party rights. It caters for various levels ofdesign input on the part of client and contractor and incorporatesa design submission procedure.
Other key provisions are those dealing with: no retention,acceleration of project, bonus for early completion, cost savingsand value improvements, the client's pre-appointed consultants, andmediation.
This new book will look at the contract clause by clause, withfull text of the contract itself, and
will examine the background law, highlighting practical issues.
Reviews / Votes
'If ever there was a safe pair of hands, they belong to this fellow(Neil Jones)... he uses his knowledge ... to tell us what he thinksthe new form means.' Tony Bingham, Building August 04 'Neil F jones is a veteran commentator on construction law, withyears of experience as a construction litigator.' Construction LawMore details
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Person
Neil Jones LLB (Hons), FCIArb is a practising solicitor with the national law firm, Pinsents. He is a well known figure in the industry and was founding member of the highly successful niche construction firm, Neil F. Jones. He is a Council member of the Joint Contracts Tribunal and is Chairman of its Drafting Sub-Committee. He is also the retained Legal Advisor to the Local Government Association's Procurement Panel. His book on the JCT Intermediate Form of Contract is also published by Blackwell Publishing.
Content
Preface.
Abbreviations.
1. Introduction and Background.
2. General Obligations.
3. Time.
4. Control.
5. Valuation and Payment.
6. Indemnities and Insurance.
7. Assessment and Third Party Rights.
8. Default and Dispute Resolution.
9. Communications Definitions and Attestation.
10. The Appendix to the Major Project Form.
Table of Cases.
Table of Statutes.
MPF Clause Number Index to Text.
MPF and WCD 98 Clause Comparisons.
Index.
