Contracting for Project Management

In all but the smallest of projects the project sponsor inevitably has to buy in the goods and services of other suppliers. This requires people to make contracts so that they know the basis on which they are working with each other and to deal with any disagreements that subsequently arise. So a knowledge of contracting specifically for project management is essential if a project is to avoid difficulties and reach a successful conclusion. This book concentrates specifically on the contracting issues that surround projects of any size. Contents: Roles and responsibilities in project contract management, Nigel Smith; Contracts and payment structures, Peter Marsh; Farsighted project contract management, Rodney Turner; Standard forms of contract, Stephen Simister and Rodney Turner; Contract law, Peter Marsh; Partnering, benchmarking and incentive contracts, Denise Bower and Fotis Skountzos; Procurement, Peter Baily; Bidding, Stephen Simister; Managing variations, claims and disputes, Peter Marsh, Index.