[eBook Code] The Aqua Group Guide to Procurement, Tendering & Contract Administration (eBook Code, 1st)

Foreword by Rob Smith, Davis Langdon LLP.

Introduction.

Part I Briefing the Building Team.

Chapter 1. The Building Team.

Chapter 2. Assessing the Needs.

Part II Available Procurement Methods.

Chapter 3. Principles of Procurement.

Chapter 4. Basic Concepts.

Chapter 5. Accountability.

Chapter 6. Value and Risk Management.

Chapter 7. Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursement.

Chapter 8. Fixed Price Contracts.

Chapter 9. Cost Reimbursement Contracts.

Chapter 10. Target Cost Contracts.

Chapter 11. Management and Construction Management Contracts.

Chapter 12. Design and Build Contracts.

Chapter 13. Continuity Contracts.

Chapter 14. Partnering.

Part III Preparing for and Inviting Tenders.

Chapter 15. Procedure from Brief to Tender.

Chapter 16. Pre-Contract Cost Control.

Chapter 17. Drawings and Schedules.

Chapter 18. Specifications.

Chapter 19. Bills of Quantities.

Chapter 20. Sub-Contractors.

Chapter 21. Obtaining Tenders.

Chapter 22. Placing the Contract.

Chapter 23. Important Rights, Duties and Liabilities of Members of the Building Team.

Chapter 24. Meetings.

Chapter 25. Site Duties.

Chapter 26. Instructions.

Chapter 27. Variations and Post-Contract Cost Control.

Chapter 28. Interim Payments.

Chapter 29. Completion, Defects and the Final Account.

Chapter 30. Delays and Disputes.

Chapter 31. Insolvency.

Chapter 32. Capital Allowances.

Index