This is an authoritative and up-to-date review of current construction industry payment practices under Part II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 for the construction industry. It provides clear and practical guidance on some of the key features of the Act, notably the payment procedures and corresponding structures. With hands-on, in depth experience in this crucial field, the author is well qualified to advice on the law and practice in this area.
This book will be invaluable to construction professionals who need a practical understanding of the operation of the Act.
Preface
Chapter 1 : The Economic and Statutory Background
Chapter 2 : The Legal and Contractual Background
Chapter 3 : How The Act Works in Practice
Chapter 4 : Section 109 and The Entitlement to Stage and Other Payments
Chapter 5 : Section 110 - The Adequate Payment Mechanism and The Five-Day Notice
Chapter 6 : Section 111 and The Withholding Notice
Chapter 7 : Section 113 and The Prohibition of Conditional Payment Provisions
Chapter 8 : Section 112 and The Right of Suspension
Chapter 9 : Applying The Payment Provisions of The Scheme for Construction Contracts
Chapter 10 : The Link to Other Statutory Remedies and Procedures
Chapter 11 : Late Payment - Is It a Continuing Problem and What is Next?
Appendices
Bibliography
