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- how construction contracts have developed in the last 5,000 years
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- how the construction industry compares to banking which had standardised money less than 2500 years ago and is now using digital and smart money eg bitcoin
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Electronic = editable online document (JCT Digital launched in 2006)
Digital = contract completion, execution and archiving on trusted digital platform (eg Contract Express, owned since 2015 by Thomson Reuters)
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8 Habits of Highly Defective Contracts
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For more information go to www.500words.co.uk or send Sarah an email sarah@500words.co.uk
Why Use 50,000 Words When 500 Will Do?
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Do you find yourself unable to agree contract terms because of their complexity?
Are you paralysed by indecision over which elements are important?
Do you find yourself avoiding the pain of paperwork by not signing or reviewing contracts?
Do you want a quick way of sorting out if your construction contract is good to go or may cause problems later in the project?
This checklist is designed for use during the tender stage to determine whether to continue.
The checklist was developed by Sarah Fox, author of the 500-Word Contract for construction projects. If you want to know how to use 4 key elements to evaluate contracts before they are signed then 500 Words Ltd runs a 90-minute introductory workshop to help you spot the disasters waiting to happen.
For information on how we can give you the confidence to use contracts for project success, email sarah@500words.co.uk or visit www.500words.co.uk
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- contracts are tools to help companies do business
- how construction contracts have developed in the last 5,000 years
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- how the construction industry compares to banking which had standardised money less than 2500 years ago and is now using digital and smart money eg bitcoin
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Sarah referred to these formats for construction contracts:
Paper = hard copy. First produced under sanction of RIBA. First JCT in 1931.
Electronic = editable online document (JCT Digital launched in 2006)
Digital = contract completion, execution and archiving on trusted digital platform (eg Contract Express, owned since 2015 by Thomson Reuters)
Smart = contract creation, execution and operation using logic systems
Intelligent = contracts & works documents all smart; eg multi-party payments made remotely once conditions met
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five main options to resolve a dispute in the UK construction industry. It compares litigation (court proceedings), arbitration, adjudication, negotiation and mediation.
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Are you paralysed by indecision over which elements are important?
Do you find yourself avoiding the pain of paperwork by not signing or reviewing contracts?
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The checklist was developed by Sarah Fox, author of the 500-Word Contract for construction projects. If you want to know how to use 4 key elements to evaluate contracts before they are signed then 500 Words Ltd runs a 90-minute introductory workshop to help you spot the disasters waiting to happen.
For information on how we can give you the confidence to use contracts for project success, email sarah@500words.co.uk or visit www.500words.co.uk
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www.500words.co.uk
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In this case the court reviewed agreed damages ie sums set out in a construction contract payable on breach of that contract. Such damages, known as liquidated damages or LADs are often payable for delay on construction projects.
This note summarises the judgment of the Court of Appeal.
For help writing simpler contracts or understanding complex ones, including how the court might view your limitations and exclusions of liability, email: sarah@500words.co.uk or visit www.500words.co.uk
A Legal Checklist
A checklist following our BUILD process for legal advisers and construction lawyers which puts the client at the heart of the legal process.
The BUILD process is:
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D = deliver and de-brief
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To learn more, go to www.500words.co.uk or email sarah@500words.co.uk.
Guide to Construction Procurement Strategies
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3. Management based (covering management contracting, construction management and prime contracting).
Many construction professionals stick with what they know when choosing or recommending procurement, risk and contract strategies. However, making an informed choice can reduce the risk of conflict later. The comparison of the different strategies is partly based on Which Contract? By Cox, Clamp and Lupton.
This guide was developed by Sarah Fox, author of the 500-Word Contract. Using her 20 years' experience with construction projects, she gives you the confidence to use the right contracts for project success. The right contracts depend on the right procurement and risk strategies.
To find out more about her contract workshops, visit www.500words.co.uk or email sarah@500words.co.uk
SWOT template for Construction Projects
A template for reviewing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for a construction project.
The template was developed by Sarah Fox, author of the 500-Word Contract.
For help writing simpler contracts or understanding complex ones, including using SWOT to decide which terms are critical, email: sarah@500words.co.uk or visit www.500words.co.uk.
Guide to BS8534 British Standard on Procurement
A guide to the British Standard, BS8534:2011 “Construction procurement policies, strategies and procedures – code of practice.”
This short note sets out some of the content of the Standard and how it links with the Briefing Checklist for Advisers www.slideshare.net/sarahjvfox/construct-checklist
The guide was developed by Sarah Fox, author of the 500-Word Contract.
For help writing simpler contracts or understanding complex ones, including ensuring your contract processes meet best practice and British Standards, email: sarah@500words.co.uk or visit www.500words.co.uk
Briefing Checklist for Advisers on Construction Projects
Each construction project is unique - people, site, project. Getting accurate and complete information at the right time is often difficult for advisers.
This checklist was developed for lawyers to take instructions from clients involved in construction projects but can be used or adapted by any adviser.
For help writing simpler contracts or understanding complex ones, including which terms might trip your company up or even bring it to its knees, email: sarah@500words.co.uk or visit www.500words.co.uk
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The checklist was developed by Sarah Fox, author of the 500-Word Contract. The tips and techniques from her 500-Word series of talks, workshops and contract coaching will help you create simple, ethical contracts you can read, use and understand.
Contact her by email sarah@500words.co.uk or for more information, visit her website www.500words.co.uk
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