We are well-versed in advising on and drafting/negotiating all types of build contract documentation, in particular the JCT forms, including the new JCT 2005 Build Contracts and the partnering contract, PPC 2000, together with other contract documentation, such as, Consultant Letters of Appointment, Collateral Warranties, Bonds and Parent Company Guarantees.
Our Practice is at the forefront of construction procurement for Registered Social Landlords, including the need to comply with the EU Procurement Regulations in relation to Public Works and Service Contracts above the specified thresholds. We advise landowners, house-builders, developers and Registered Social Landlords on the applicability of the Regulations to specific mixed contracts, including, land acquisition, s106 Works, Stock Transfers and the consortia bids. We also advise on and draft/negotiate Framework Agreements.
Prince Evans’ expertise extends to prosecuting and defending build contract disputes, whether before Adjudication (under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996), Arbitration or the Courts, including:
- Contractor insolvency and build contract determination
- Extension of time/loss and expense
- Incomplete and defective workmanship
- Performance Bond/Parent Company Guarantee recovery
- Consultant negligence
- CDM Regulation and Health and Safety prosecutions
- Planning Appeals and disputes, for example, the breach of a s106 Agreement
- Party Wall disputes and appeals from Awards
For further information, please contact either Robert Jennings or Anthony Best.