Which Form of Building Contract?

A major problem encountered by senior executives in both architectural practice and in the building industry, is that of selecting the appropriate form from the many available Forms of Contract for a particular project. An architect who recommends an unsuitable contract form to a client may be negligent in law.
This book provides a lifeline, by
the processes involved, leading to an appropriate answer.
Dr Chappell deals first with the employer's requirements and the criteria to be considered; then with the choice of procurement system, and with choice of contract to suit the decided procurement system. Twelve Forms of Contract are then considered. Each is summarised and analysed on a consistent basis and compared in key areas. The final
Contract, and includes worked examples. It also gives guidance on possible amendments to the standard forms, to suit particular circumstances.
A major feature of this book is the extensive use of charts and tables. These enable the reader to make quick comparisons, and grade the results as a basis for choice. These devices are unique to this book, and may become standard in the industry.
Dr Chappell is a senior consultant with fames R. Knowles in the field of Contracts, a regular contributor to the Architects' Journal and author of many standard books on management and contract administration.