RIBA publishes new forms of D&B agreement for employment by contractor or client

Article Abstract:

New conditions of arrangement for architects involved in design and build projects are published by the Royal Institute of British Architect (RIBA). The conditions are intended for use with the JCT Standard Form of Building Contract with Contractors Design and comprise two documents. One document applies to the architect's employment by the client and the other covers employment by the contractor. Seven main situations are covered. Architects are warned not to become confused as there are three different agreements in use.

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Guilding the lily in Liverpool

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King McAllister has refurbished the University of Liverpool's Guild of Students building by retaining the original 1962 building fabric. The refurbishment cost 807.06 pounds sterling per metre. The refurbishment includes the installation of a concrete slab on the first floor level. This supports a high, steel monolite.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Architectural Services, Universities and colleges, Buildings and facilities, University of Liverpool, King McAllister

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Building an airtight case

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Issues concerning the airtightness of buildings are discussed. Improving airtightness brings savings in energy costs, but large savings can also be made to the capital cost of mechanical services plant.

Buildings, Design and construction

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