Standard measurement

Article Abstract:

The Association of Consulting Engineers is introducing new appointment documents for its consulting engineers. It hopes the new forms will provide balanced agreements. However, standard forms may be discarded or amended, as acceptable conditions may be affected by clients' commercial strengths. Consultants may experience resistance to the new forms from some clients.

Engineering Services, Civil Engineers, Product introduction, Business forms, Consulting engineers

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Fatal beauty

Article Abstract:

The UK Association of Consulting Architects' PPC2000 standard form for project partnering is considered. Some of its features, including the structured approach to dispute resolution, are attractive, but it will probably not be taken up extensively in the private sector.

Construction industry, Column, Contracts

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Danger - slippery law

Article Abstract:

Issues are discussed concerning adjudications made under the provisions of the Construction Act 1998 and the Arbitration Act 1996. The implementation of a 'slip' rule by Judge Toulmin will enable corrections of obvious mistakes to be made.

Laws, regulations and rules, Mediation

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