Description

Authors: James Howley & Martin Lang | ISBN: 978-1-905536-19-1 | Format: Paper Back | Price: €45 | Publication Date: August 2008

About

Public Works Contract for Civil Engineering Works Designed by the Employer is the second book in the “Explained” series and gives an explanation to the new Public Works Contracts of 2007.

This book deals with the Civil Engineering Works contracts and is specifically tailored to meet the needs of that profession. Based on the Public Works Contract for Building Works Designed by the Employer this book explains each contract clause in a clear and easy to understand manner to allow the reader to develop an insight into how these contracts will operate.

This book also includes sample documents including
notices and letters which will add to the readers’ understanding of the strict and critical administrative procedures demanded by these contracts.

This book is based on the Public Works Contract for Civil Engineering Works Designed by the Employer and the Model Forms issued by the Department of

Finance on 15th August 2007

About the Authors

James Howley MSc, Dip Arb, Dip Proj Mgmt, MRICS, ASCS, FCIOB, FCIArb., Chartered Arbitrator, Chartered Surveyor, Accredited Adjudicator, CIArb Accredited Mediator has over 30 years experience in the construction industry.

Martin Lang MCIArb, CIArb Accredited Mediator has been involved in the construction industry at a senior management level for the last 35 years.

Contents include

INTRODUCTION

AGREEMENT

CONDITIONS
1. The Contract
2. The Law
3. Loss, Damage And Injury
4. Management
5. Contractor’s Personnel
6. Property
7. The Site
8. Quality, Testing and Defects
9. Time And Completion
10. Claims And Adjustments
11. Payment
12. Termination
13. Disputes

OPTIONAL CLAUSES PV1 AND PV2

SCHEDULE

PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT MODEL FORMS

SAMPLE LETTERS FROM CONTRACTORS TO THE EMPLOYER’S REPRESENTATIVE