Navigate through the complexities of ancillary construction documents with our practical guidance. Essential for ensuring smooth project execution and compliance, this resource addresses overlooked yet crucial agreements and forms, bolstering your expertise in managing all facets of construction projects. Unlock insights into frequently utilised but often misunderstood supplementary construction documents, enhancing your ability to mitigate risk and streamline project management. Equip yourself with the knowledge to draft, review, and negotiate these vital documents effectively.
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What are preliminaries in a construction contract?What are prelims?‘Preliminaries’ in a construction contract, or ‘prelims’, is typically taken to...
What is a variation on a construction project?A variation (sometimes referred to as a change) is an alteration to the scope of work originally...
Escrow accounts and escrow agreementsThis Practice Note examines why parties involved in a construction project may enter into an escrow agreement (or...
Defects liability period and rectification of defectsIt is common in construction projects for defects to manifest or appear in the works. Most...
Performance bonds—construction projectsThis Practice Note examines the nature of performance bonds, why they are required and where they fit into the suite of documentation commonly required for any construction project. The Practice Note also addresses practical issues relevant to the negotiation
Oversail licencesWhy have an oversail licence on a construction project?Under English law, the freehold owner of land will usually own the air space above their land unless the transfer giving them possession expressly excludes it. A lease does not necessarily carry with it the airspace above a
Retention bondsA retention bond is a particular form of performance bond usually written as an 'on demand' instrument. This Practice Note examines:•the nature of retention bonds•why they are used in the construction industry•the key features in the wording of the retention bondFor a guide to
Parent company guarantees (PCGs) in constructionIn the construction industry, parent company guarantees (PCGs) are commonly given to the employer by the main contractor’s holding company to guarantee the performance of the contract by the subsidiary main contractor. This is a requirement in almost
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