Basics Building Contract breaks down the legal and procedural architecture of building contracts — their structure, their drawings and specifications, and the modifications that almost inevitably follow signing — into clear, workable guidance for practising architects.
About This Book
The building contract is not a bureaucratic formality — it is the document that translates design intent into constructed reality, and its misreading can unravel a project entirely. This compact volume addresses the full lifecycle of a building contract: its typical structures, the specifications and drawings that form its basis, and the reality that most contracts require amendment post-execution. Aimed at architects in a supervisory role, it equips practitioners with the tools to draft and adapt project-specific contracts with clarity and confidence. A practical reference for both emerging and established professionals navigating contract administration.
Key Features
- 80 pages of structured guidance on building contract formats, specifications, and amendment processes
- Published by Birkhäuser, ISBN 9783035616026
What You'll Discover
- The typical structural components of a building contract and how each element functions in practice
- How drawings and specifications operate as contractual documents, not merely design representations
- Why post-signing modifications are the norm rather than the exception, and how to manage them effectively
- Frameworks for creating project-specific contracts tailored to the complexity and diversity of individual commissions
About the Author
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Specifications
- Format: Softcover
- Pages: 80
- Dimensions: 220 x 155 mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9783035616026
- Publisher: Birkhäuser
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Architecture graduates entering practice, registered architects taking on contract administration roles, and project managers seeking clarity on the legal and procedural dimensions of building contracts.