The Joint Contracts Tribunal's (JCT) Standard Form of Building Contract, one of the most common standard contracts used in the UK to procure building work, is updated regularly to take account of changes in legislation and industry practice and relevant court decisions from litigation. The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract: Law and Administration is a second edition to the authors' earlier award-winning The JCT98 Building Contract: Law and Administration, and clarifies complex issues surrounding obligations and rights under the contract. This makes it an essential reference for construction professionals, employers, contractors, and lawyers new to construction seeking to update and consolidate their knowledge. The book also provides the knowledge and understanding of the contract, which are a fundamental part of the education of most students who go on to become managers and leaders in the construction industry. It thoroughly works through the provisions of the contract in simple language, using case law examples and relevant statute to demonstrate approaches to its interpretation.

Chapter 1 Style of JCT 05 Standard Building Contract, Contract Execution and Related Problems; Chapter 2 Participants in the Project and their Roles under the Contract; Chapter 3 JCT 05 Timetable; Chapter 4 Contractor Designed Work; Chapter 5 Architect's Instructions; Chapter 6 Variations and Provisional Sums; Chapter 7 Risks to Health and Safety; Chapter 8 Novation, Assignment and Sub-Contracting; Chapter 9 Third Party Rights and Collateral Warranties; Chapter 10 Health and Safety Obligations Under the CDM Regulations; Chapter 11 Delays, Extension of Time and Liquidated Damages; Chapter 12 Claims for Damages and Contractual Claims; Chapter 13 Contractual Money Claims Under JCT 05; Chapter 14 Fluctuations; Chapter 15 Payment; Chapter 16 Termination; Chapter 17 Dispute Resolution;