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• Types of contract, applications and principal features.
• Standard Forms of Contract - availability and applications; relationship to common and statute law and ordinary contracts.
• Provisions of JCT 2011/16 & NEC3/4 in regard to:
• Obligations of the Parties; Instructions; Variations; Completion; Practical Completion and Making Good Defects; Payments, Retention and Final Accounts; Insurances; Damages and Contractual Claims;
• Other Scottish Building Contracts.
• Selecting an appropriate procurement route using a scoring matrix system based on a client’s requirements for their project.

On completion of this module, you will be able to:

LO1: demonstrate an understanding of the legal framework and procedures associated with the administration of the construction process;
LO2: explain and apply the general principles of construction contract procedures;
LO3: investigate, analyse and resolve contractual problems;
LO4: demonstrate an understanding of the procurement options available in the UK construction industry
LO5: apply good practice in the selection of appropriate procurement strategies for individual projects;