Sarah Lupton

The latest edition of the JCT Guide series provides a practical, comprehensive overview of the 2024 JCT Standard Contract suite (SBC/Q, SBC/AQ, and SBC/XQ). It organises and explains all provisions, procedures, and conditions by subject, clearly outlining the obligations of various parties and addressing key contractual issues that may arise during a project—supported by the most recent legislation and case law. Key features of the 2024 edition: Detailed analysis of the JCT Standard Building Contract 2024, explaining every update.Coverage of recent legislative changes, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations Part 2A and Procurement Act 2023.Case law updates on key topics, such as design liability, concurrent delay, practical completion, liquidated damages and more.Comparative insights on NEC4 and RIBA Building Contracts, offering broader context for contract administration.New figures and tables, designed to enhance clarity and usability. This guide is not only an essential reference for busy practitioners but also a valuable resource for architecture and construction students preparing for their professional exams, requiring no prior knowledge of JCT contracts or law.

The latest edition of the JCT guide series provides an indispensable resource for architects navigating the JCT Minor Works Contract suite 2024. It offers a clear, practical breakdown of every provision, procedure and supplementary condition, comparing obligations under both the Minor Works and Minor Works with Contractor’s Design contracts. This guide equips you to handle on-site contractual challenges with confidence, supported by the latest case law and legislative updates. Key features of the 2024 edition: Detailed analysis of the JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2024, explaining every update.Coverage of recent legislative changes, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations Part 2A and Procurement Act 2023.Case law updates on key topics, such as design liability, concurrent delay, practical completion, liquidated damages and more.Comparative insights on NEC4 and RIBA Building Contracts, offering broader context for contract administration.New figures and tables, designed to enhance clarity and usability. Whether you’re an experienced architect or a student preparing for exams, this guide is designed to save you time and ensure you stay informed and compliant. With its easy-to-follow structure and expert analysis, it’s an essential tool for successfully managing JCT contracts.

The latest edition of the JCT Guide series is an essential resource for architects working with the JCT Design & Build Contract 2024. Organised by topic, this guide offers a clear, practical breakdown of the contract’s provisions, procedures and party obligations. It also addresses potential contractual issues with support from the latest legislation and case law. Key updates in the 2024 edition: Comprehensive analysis of the JCT Design & Build Contract 2024, covering all recent changes.Legislative updates, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations Part 2A and the Procurement Act 2023.Case law coverage on crucial topics, like design liability, responsibility for employer requirements and planning permission, concurrent delay, practical completion, and more.Comparative insights on other JCT contracts and NEC4, offering a broader view of contract management.New figures and tables, improving clarity and ease of use. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a student preparing for exams, this guide is designed to simplify complex contract administration and ensure compliance with the latest legal requirements. With its clear structure and expert analysis, it's an indispensable tool for architects handling the JCT Design & Build Contract.

Guide to the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2024 is a must-have resource for architects and construction professionals navigating the latest JCT Intermediate Building Contract (IC and ICD). This updated edition provides clear, practical guidance on key provisions, procedures and conditions, making it essential for both everyday use and on-site problem-solving. Organised by topic, it offers clarity on the obligations of all parties, highlighting crucial contractual updates and issues commonly encountered during a project. Key updates in the 2024 edition: In-depth analysis of the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2024, covering key revisions.Legislative updates, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations Part 2A and Procurement Act 2023.Case law coverage, addressing topics such as concurrent delay, right to suspend, practical completion, liquidated damages and more.Comparative insights with other JCT contracts, as well as NEC4 and RIBA Building Contracts.New figures and tables, enhancing clarity and usability. Whether you're an experienced professional or preparing for exams, this guide provides the insights and analysis needed to navigate JCT contracts with confidence. Designed for ease of reference, it’s an essential tool for staying informed and compliant in today's evolving construction landscape.

Indispensable guidance on how to identify the most appropriate procurement strategy and contract Since the first edition published in 1989, Which Contract? Choosing the Appropriate Building Contract has been the most reliable and essential comparative analysis of the standard forms of building contract available in the UK. The sixth edition has been updated to cover the latest UK building contracts, as well as brand new coverage of international contracts, used by global companies. Presented in an accessible and user-friendly style, Which Contract? helps to break down your contract options with expert analysis, comparative tables and diagrams. This is an essential desktop companion to any built environment trying to navigate the contemporary procurement landscape before starting a new project.

This latest title from Sarah Lupton provides comprehensive guidance to RIBA's two updated building contracts: RIBA Domestic Building Contract 2018 and the RIBA Concise Building Contract 2018. Introducing the contracts' features and benefits and covering all aspects of their use, the Guide has been expanded with increased assistance on choice of form, tendering and contract formation. It enables readers to choose and form the right contract for the appropriate project and guides all parties through the various stages. A new section on practical completion, including certification, has been added, alongside additional detail on role and liabilities of contract administrators. Assuming no current knowledge of the law or contract administration, this acts as a standalone guide for new users of the RIBA contracts, as well as a valuable update for previous users. It is the ideal companion for anybody using the latest building contracts.

Guide to JCT Intermediate Contract 2016, the new edition of Sarah Lupton’s ever popular Guide to IC11, is a practical guide to the operation and administration of the JCT Intermediate Contract suite 2016.All of the contract’s provisions, procedures and conditions are organised and explained by subject, clearly distinguishing the different obligations due to various parties and the contractual issues arising during the course of a job – all backed up by the latest legislation and case law.Changes to this new edition include:thorough explanation and analysis of the new JCT Intermediate Contract 2016comprehensive update on legislative changes since 2011, such as the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and CDM Regulations 2015coverage of key case law developments, on issues such as the meaning residential occupier, choice of contract, access to site, concurrent delay, inspection, practical completion, certification, payment, termination and mediationobjective commentary and comparison with relevant features of the new RIBA Building Contractsbrand new content to improve coverage and overall value to the readerfresh new design.Not only is this an indispensable reference for the hard-pressed practitioner, but, assuming no prior knowledge of JCT contracts or the law, it is also ideal for architecture and other construction students on the threshold of undertaking their professional exams.

Guide to JCT Standard Building Contract, the new edition of Sarah Lupton’s ever popular Guide to SBC11, is a practical guide to the operation and administration of the JCT Standard Contract suite 2016 (SBC/Q, SBC/AQ and SBC/XQ).All of the contract’s provisions, procedures and conditions are organised and explained by subject, clearly distinguishing the different obligations due to various parties and the contractual issues arising during the course of a job – all backed up by the latest legislation and case law.Changes to this new edition include:thorough explanation and analysis of the new JCT Standard Contract Suite 2016comprehensive update on legislative changes since 2011, such as the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and CDM Regulations 2015coverage of key case law developments, on issues such as the meaning residential occupier, choice of contract, access to site, concurrent delay, inspection, practical completion, certification, payment, termination and mediationobjective commentary and comparison with relevant features of the new RIBA Building Contractsbrand new content to improve coverage and overall value to the readerfresh new design.Not only is this an indispensable reference for the hard-pressed practitioner, but, assuming no prior knowledge of JCT contracts or the law, it is also ideal for architecture and other construction students on the threshold of undertaking their professional exams.

Guide to JCT Minor Works is a practical guide to the operation and administration of the JCT Minor Works Building Contract suite 2016. All of the contracts’ provisions, procedures and conditions are organised and explained by subject, clearly distinguishing the different obligations due to various parties and the contractual issues arising during the course of a job - all backed up by the latest legislation and case law. JCT Minor Works is the most widely-used building contract in the UK construction industry Lupton’s Guides to JCT series has sold over 20,000 units to date Author is a well-known specialist within the industry and trusted by many practitioners

Liability for the design of a building or structure is of fundamental concern to construction professionals, design-build contractors, specialist sub-contractors, and lawyers. Although other texts cover a wide range of aspects of liability, only Cornes and Lupton’s Design Liability in Construction draws together all those matters that relate specifically to design. A number of factors have come together recently and are addressed in this significant update and rewrite of the 4th edition, including: popularity of design & build procurementpartnering arrangements and early contractor involvementnew standard forms of construction contract and appointment, and revisions to older formstechnical innovations in constructioncollaborative working and BIM systemsmany well-publicised cases regarding design failuressignificant developments in the law of tort and professional liabilitythe development of the single European market and increased provision of services overseas Together these factors create a new range of design liability issues which the construction professional has to face. Written for lawyers, architects, engineers, and contractors, the fifth edition of Design Liability in Construction will also serve as a useful text for masters level courses in engineering, surveying and construction law.

Sarah Lupton's best-selling Guide comes fully revised for JCT 2011, to provide the most up-to-date authoritative working aids to the operation and administration of the main JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2011.It provides a comprehensive analysis of the respective form in light of today's legal and practice landscape, pointing out all the recent developments an changes to each contract and providing illuminating and up-to-date cases as valuable lessons to the unwary.The contract's provisions, procedures and supplementary conditions are organised into the key practical topics - such as 'documents', 'programme', 'payment', and 'insurance' - providing the hard-pressed practitioner with a comprehensive and concise reference guide for specific guidance during the course of the job.The guide assumes only general knowledge of Contracts and so can be used by both the architect and construction students on the threshold of undertaking their professional examinations. It also serves as an invaluable desktop reference guide for the busy contract administrator.