JCT Contracts

Topic	Replies	Views	Activity
In construction contracts, when the statement time is 'at large' is made, how does this occur? JCT Contracts	1	434	5 February 2013
In construction contracts, what is meant by the term 'concurrent delays'? JCT Contracts	1	461	5 February 2013
Should time be considered 'of the essence' in construction contracts? JCT Contracts	1	454	5 February 2013
In terms of notifying a delay, is a note in minutes from the contractor deemed sufficient? JCT Contracts	1	472	5 February 2013
If the contractor fails to give proper notice, is it legally permissible for the architect to ignore delays? JCT Contracts	1	515	5 February 2013
Is there an obligation of the part of a sub-contractor to work in accordance with the actual progress of the main contractor’s Works? JCT Contracts	1	380	5 February 2013
Can a sub-contract incorporate liquidated damages? JCT Contracts	1	420	5 February 2013
A contractor liquidates and a heating sub-contractor indicates that it intends to remove loose piping from the site and also some fixed radiators. Is this legally permissible JCT Contracts	1	405	5 February 2013
If a contractor employs a sub-contractor without the consent of the architect, is the contractor obliged to pay the sub-contractor for the work they've completed? JCT Contracts	1	452	5 February 2013
When an architect instructs a contractor to accept a specific sub-contractor’s quotation, should the contractor fail to pay the fee, is the employer liable? JCT Contracts	1	359	5 February 2013
Is it legally permissible for employers to pay sub-contractors directly should they be experiencing financial difficulties? JCT Contracts	1	424	5 February 2013
Is it incumbent upon the architect to approve sub-contractor’s ‘shop drawings’? JCT Contracts	1	542	5 February 2013
When the final certificate is issued, does it include a definitive amount for workmanship and materials? JCT Contracts	1	376	5 February 2013
Is it a necessity for the final account to be agreed with a contractor before the final certificate is issued? JCT Contracts	1	507	5 February 2013
If an architect fails to certify, what recourse does a contractor have? JCT Contracts	1	580	5 February 2013
What is meant by the expression 'issuing a certificate'? JCT Contracts	1	447	5 February 2013
What is an architect's legal course of action if a contractor fails to provide final documents within the time period contractually specified, after practical completion has taken place? JCT Contracts	1	470	5 February 2013
If a final account has been equitably agreed by an accountant and contractor, is it legally permissible for an architect to issue a final certificate equal to the amount agreed? JCT Contracts	1	448	5 February 2013
Under JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2009, if serious defects in a project become known, but the time for withholding notice has expired, is it legally permissible for an employer to offset the value against the certified amount? JCT Contracts	1	364	5 February 2013
Is it a legal necessity for an architect to certify the amount in the valuation of a quantity surveyor? JCT Contracts	1	568	5 February 2013
If a contractor is lagging behind schedule, is it legally permissible for an architect to limit the amount of preliminaries costs in interim certificates? JCT Contracts	1	464	5 February 2013
If an architect refuses to sign daywork sheet, what occurs regarding payment? JCT Contracts	1	573	5 February 2013
If an architect under-certifies is it permissible for him / her to withdraw the certificate and issue another one for the additional money? JCT Contracts	1	409	5 February 2013
Is it legally permissible for an architect to issue a negative certificate? JCT Contracts	1	549	5 February 2013
If an architect under-certifies, can the contractor suspend work under the Construction Act? JCT Contracts	1	410	5 February 2013
Under JCT Design and Build Contract, if an employer makes a specific request in a contract which has been signed, and it is then omitted from the final project, can the employer insist on it being inserted at no extra cost? JCT Contracts	1	386	5 February 2013
When payment is agreed 'in full and final settlement', what effect does this have? JCT Contracts	1	393	5 February 2013
When, if ever, is a contractor entitled to claim the 'costs of acceleration'? JCT Contracts	1	447	5 February 2013
If a construction contract calls for fittings from a foreign county, is it legally permissible for a contractor to claim additional fees due to detrimental exchange rates? JCT Contracts	1	420	5 February 2013
Can a re-rating of the entire bill of quantities result from a change in the scope of work within a construction contract? JCT Contracts	1	423	5 February 2013