The Streetwise Subbie 3rd Edition

Description

Jack Russell, well known for his 'contractual terrier' column in the Electrical Times, shares a lifetime's experience of the construction industry, with a style and insight that speaks directly to electrical and mechanical subcontractors. Thousands of subbies have already benefitted from these insights: the streetwise approach to claims avoidance through the implementation and maintenance of basic routines on site, and clear paperwork including the contract and the programme of works.Instead of writing another daunting handbook, Jack Russell's insights are captured in brief, crisp, humorous articles, complemented by a series of cartoons. The text is supported by forms and checklists that have already made it onto site cabin walls around the country.The third edition features new chapters, including coverage of the New Engineering Contract (NEC3) and several new checklists.

CONTENTS:

PrefaceWorth the risk?Deadly intentRead that orderBeware starting the clockA programme check listDon't be shy - get noticed!Why work for free?Site records and survivalRecords and codesA site diary check listWhat makes a good delay notice?Get the picture?Bang it in, billJust a minuteThe twilight zoneOut of sync!All on boardAdverse reactionsLittle tin godsbest endeavours or acceleration?Acceleration - the true costsThe alligator problemCheck ups and check listsCash flow - everybody's problemPayment problemsValuation of variations - change of character/conditionsValuation of variations - check list of possible factors changing character/conditionsVariations - the true costs of engineering and supervision involvementVariations - a check list of engineering and supervisory involvementAre your systems user-friendly?Claims and confrontationExtension of timeClaim for delay costsHead office headachesDisruption claimsQuestions and answers on loss and expenseSet-off and contrasIntroduction to the construction actPayment under the construction actAdjudication under the actTricks and dodges of the construction actThe act - some questions and answers.Dom/1 and the actBrave new world or con trick?New engineering contract - an introductionDelay and disruption protocol - a summaryReal life problemsA question of imageMagic momentsWhat is normal?Provisional sumsPremature occupationThe bedford lorry syndromeGet it in the budget!Stand by your manFalling in loveConclusionThe streetwise subbie's site check listJack Russell's monthly check-upGood and bad correspondence/noticesExamples of site records