A civilised contract

Article Abstract:

The UK's Institution of Civil Engineers has published a professional services standard form contract for small building works. This could serve as a valuable model for other consultants working on small schemes for how to define professional services relationships with clients. The contract is written in clear, understandable language, and adopts a common-sense approach. It will not ensure that disputes are avoided altogether, but is still extremely valuable.

Column, Civil engineering

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Try to see it my way

Article Abstract:

Some courts in the United Kingdom would not insist that construction industry representatives make good their work after being sued for breach of contract. In some cases the client, who has suffered from contractual difficulties, would not be expected to receive compensation or entitlement to rework. The case of Ruxley Electronics and Constructions Ltd v Forsyth is discussed.

Laws, regulations and rules, Breach of contract

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