The JCT 05 Standard Building Sub-Contract

Book excerpt: Although the majority of construction work these days is carriedout by sub-contractors, there are surprisingly few books dealingwith building sub-contracts and the related law. This book provides a much welcomed guide to the new 2005 JCTStandard Building Sub-Contract (SBCSub and SBCSub/D), which islikely to be the regular sub-contract form used by contractors whenletting works under the radically revised 2005 JCT StandardBuilding Contract. Peter Barnes, who has over 30 years' experience ofcontractor/sub-contractor relationships, provides a clause byclause commentary on the sub-contract, highlighting practicalissues and considering relevant case law. The book will be of interest not only to sub-contractors and maincontractors, but also to other construction professionals andlawyers who need an understanding of the contractual relationshipand allocation of risk between contractors andsub-contractors. The Author Peter Barnes MSc (Construction Law and Arbitration), DipICArb,FCIOB, FCIArb, MRICS, is a Chartered Arbitrator, a registeredadjudicator and a CIArb trained mediator. He has been actively involved in the construction industry foralmost 30 years and has a wide experience of many types ofconstruction work, including building (both new build andrefurbishment), civil engineering, and mechanical and electricalinstallations. He spent many years working for main contractors, undertaking bothsurveying and management roles, and during that time he hasadministered and settled a multitude of sub-contract accounts on avariety of different contracts. His experience with sub-contractscovers both simple and complex contracts and has involved detailedexamination of contractual entitlements. His practical backgroundhas led to an in-depth understanding of the allocation of risks incontractor/sub-contractor relationships. Since becoming a consultant, Peter Barnes has represented manyparties in both adjudications and arbitrations, has acted as anexpert witness in respect of both liability and quantum, and hasbeen appointed as adjudicator by both the Chartered Institute ofArbitrators and the Construction Industry Council. His wide experience base has led to him being appointed to thecommittees of the Chartered Institute of Building Eastern Branch,the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators East Anglia Branch, and theInstitution of Civil Engineering Surveyors Anglia and CentralBranch. Also of Interest The Law & Management of Building Subcontracts Second Edition John McGuinness 1 4051 6102 7 978 14051 6102 2 The JCT Intermediate Building Contracts Third Edition David Chappell 1 4051 4049 6 978 14051 4049 2 The JCT Minor Works Building Contracts 2005 Fourth Edition David Chappell 1 4051 5271 0 978 14051 5271 6 The NEC 3 Engineering and Construction Contract Second Edition Brian Eggleston 0 6320 5386 0 978 06320 5386 5 Building Contract Casebook Fourth Edition Michael Furmston 1 4051 1881 4 978 14051 1881 1 One Hundred and Fifty Contractual Problems and theirSolutions Second Edition Roger Knowles 1 4051 2070 3 978 14051 2070 8 Cover design by Workhaus