RIBA concise building contract - Revision history

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	* Sub-contract.		* Sub-contract.

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Designing Buildings at 08:31, 16 March 2018

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	In November 2014, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) launched two building contracts, in both print and online formats:		In November 2014, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) launched two building contracts, in both print and online formats:

−	* [~~http~~://www.~~ribabookshops~~.com/~~item~~/riba-concise-building-contract~~-2014/82644/~~ RIBA Concise Building Contract].	+	* [https://www.architecture.com/riba-contracts/riba-concise-building-contract RIBA Concise Building Contract].
−	* [~~http~~://www.~~ribabookshops~~.com/~~item~~/riba-domestic-building-contract~~-2014/82643/~~ RIBA Domestic Building Contract].	+	* [https://www.architecture.com/riba-contracts/riba-domestic-building-contract RIBA Domestic Building Contract].

	The Domestic Building Contract is for non-commercial projects. The Concise Building Contract is for small commercial projects.		The Domestic Building Contract is for non-commercial projects. The Concise Building Contract is for small commercial projects.

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	* Collateral warranties for funders and future purchasers or tenants.		* Collateral warranties for funders and future purchasers or tenants.
	* Public sector employers.		* Public sector employers.
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		+	A revised version of the contract was published in 2018. The main changes are:
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		+	* Amendments to fully comply with the CDM Regulations.
		+	* Guidance on insurance has been expanded.
		+	* The consents, fees and charges item have been expanded.
		+	* Guidance on dispute resolution has been expanded and simplified.
		+	* The optional programme item has been simplified.
		+	* The optional contractor design item allows a level of professional indemnity insurance to be specified.
		+	* The optional required specialists item has been amended.
		+	* A contract checklist has been included.

	For more information about the domestic contract see RIBA Domestic Building Contract.		For more information about the domestic contract see RIBA Domestic Building Contract.

Valeria at 23:36, 9 May 2016

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	For more information about the domestic contract see RIBA Domestic Building Contract.		For more information about the domestic contract see RIBA Domestic Building Contract.
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−	~~RIBA Standard for of Appointment 2010 (2012 revision)~~
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−	~~- Avoid misunderstandings and disputes~~
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−	~~- Define fees and provisions for payment~~
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−	~~- Ascertain and retain copyright~~
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−	~~- Establish a fair and reasonable allocation of risks between client and architect~~
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−	~~- Provide clarity, comfort and protection to both parties~~
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−	~~- Incorporate standard industry practices in an agreement which has a proven legal basis in case law~~
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−	~~- Comply with RIBA and ARB code of conduct requirements~~
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−	It outlines the duty of care, duty to collaborate etc which are agreed with PI New amendments to the appointment have meant that the architect now has more of a prominent position of power if the client withholds fees; can ultimately revoke copy right licence.
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−	~~Payment period is also reduced from 28 to 14 days which is vital to keep on top of the offices cashflow.~~
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−	~~Sets out payment provisions.~~
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−	~~Can allow for fee adjustment.~~
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−	~~Knowledge – time/expense – tried and tested, but with improvements for both client and architect. RISK – apportioned equally / in a tried and tested manner.~~
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−	~~Purpose of appointment agreements:~~
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−	~~- properly engage Architect within a framework offering a degree of legal certainty~~
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−	~~- avoid misunderstandings & disputes define payment arrangements and retain copyright~~
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−	~~- enable a successful client-architect relationship~~
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−	~~- Clarify the respective undertakings of the parties~~

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Valeria at 23:35, 9 May 2016

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	In November 2014, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) launched two building contracts, in both print and online formats:		In November 2014, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) launched two building contracts, in both print and online formats:
−	*[http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/riba-concise-building-contract-2014/82644/ RIBA Concise Building Contract].	+
−	*[http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/riba-domestic-building-contract-2014/82643/ RIBA Domestic Building Contract].	+	* [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/riba-concise-building-contract-2014/82644/ RIBA Concise Building Contract].
		+	* [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/riba-domestic-building-contract-2014/82643/ RIBA Domestic Building Contract].

	The Domestic Building Contract is for non-commercial projects. The Concise Building Contract is for small commercial projects.		The Domestic Building Contract is for non-commercial projects. The Concise Building Contract is for small commercial projects.
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	It includes provisions for:		It includes provisions for:
−	*Flexible payment modes.	+
−	*Proposing suppliers and sub-contractors.	+	* Flexible payment modes.
−	*Project changes.	+	* Proposing suppliers and sub-contractors.
−	*Completion in stages.	+	* Project changes.
−	*Contractor design of parts of the building.	+	* Completion in stages.
−	*Collaboration between the employer and contractor over events that might cause delays or extra costs.	+	* Contractor design of parts of the building.
−	*Insurance provisions for both parties.	+	* Collaboration between the employer and contractor over events that might cause delays or extra costs.
−	*Certifying completion.	+	* Insurance provisions for both parties.
−	*Managing defects.	+	* Certifying completion.
−	*Collateral warranties for funders and future purchasers or tenants.	+	* Managing defects.
−	*Public sector employers.	+	* Collateral warranties for funders and future purchasers or tenants.
		+	* Public sector employers.

	For more information about the domestic contract see RIBA Domestic Building Contract.		For more information about the domestic contract see RIBA Domestic Building Contract.
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		+	RIBA Standard for of Appointment 2010 (2012 revision)
		+
		+	- Avoid misunderstandings and disputes
		+
		+	- Define fees and provisions for payment
		+
		+	- Ascertain and retain copyright
		+
		+	- Establish a fair and reasonable allocation of risks between client and architect
		+
		+	- Provide clarity, comfort and protection to both parties
		+
		+	- Incorporate standard industry practices in an agreement which has a proven legal basis in case law
		+
		+	- Comply with RIBA and ARB code of conduct requirements
		+
		+	It outlines the duty of care, duty to collaborate etc which are agreed with PI New amendments to the appointment have meant that the architect now has more of a prominent position of power if the client withholds fees; can ultimately revoke copy right licence.
		+
		+	Payment period is also reduced from 28 to 14 days which is vital to keep on top of the offices cashflow.
		+
		+	Sets out payment provisions.
		+
		+	Can allow for fee adjustment.
		+
		+	Knowledge – time/expense – tried and tested, but with improvements for both client and architect. RISK – apportioned equally / in a tried and tested manner.
		+
		+	Purpose of appointment agreements:
		+
		+	- properly engage Architect within a framework offering a degree of legal certainty
		+
		+	- avoid misunderstandings & disputes define payment arrangements and retain copyright
		+
		+	- enable a successful client-architect relationship
		+
		+	- Clarify the respective undertakings of the parties

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Appointing consultants.
−	*Breach of contract.
−	*Contract administrator.
−	*Contract conditions.
−	*Contract v tort.
−	*Construction contracts.
−	*Contracts under seal v under hand.
−	*Essentials of a contract.
−	*Minor works.
−	*Modifying clauses in standard forms of contract.
−	*NEC3.
−	*Procurement route.
−	*RIBA.
−	*RIBA Domestic Building Contract.
−	*Sub-contract.

−	[[Category:Publications_/_reports]]	+	* Appointing consultants.
−	[[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]	+	* Breach of contract.
		+	* Contract administrator.
		+	* Contract conditions.
		+	* Contract v tort.
		+	* Construction contracts.
		+	* Contracts under seal v under hand.
		+	* Essentials of a contract.
		+	* Minor works.
		+	* Modifying clauses in standard forms of contract.
		+	* NEC3.
		+	* Procurement route.
		+	* RIBA.
		+	* RIBA Domestic Building Contract.
		+	* Sub-contract.
		+
		+	[[Category:Publications_/_reports]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]

Designing Buildings at 07:38, 9 October 2015

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*~~Appointment~~.	+	*Appointing consultants.
	*Breach of contract.		*Breach of contract.
	*Contract administrator.		*Contract administrator.
	*Contract conditions.		*Contract conditions.
	*Contract v tort.		*Contract v tort.
−	*~~Contracts~~.	+	*Construction contracts.
	*Contracts under seal v under hand.		*Contracts under seal v under hand.
	*Essentials of a contract.		*Essentials of a contract.

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	*RIBA Domestic Building Contract.		*RIBA Domestic Building Contract.
	*Sub-contract.		*Sub-contract.
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−	~~=== External references ===~~
−	*[http://www.ribacontracts.com./ RIBA Contracts].

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Designing Buildings at 09:59, 7 November 2014

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−	In ~~October~~ 2014, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) ~~announced that it will launch [http://www.ribacontracts.com./~~ two building contracts~~] on 5 November 2014~~, in both print and online formats:	+	In November 2014, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) launched two building contracts, in both print and online formats:
−	*RIBA Concise Building Contract.	+	*[http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/riba-concise-building-contract-2014/82644/ RIBA Concise Building Contract].
−	*RIBA Domestic Building Contract.	+	*[http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/riba-domestic-building-contract-2014/82643/ RIBA Domestic Building Contract].

	The Domestic Building Contract is for non-commercial projects. The Concise Building Contract is for small commercial projects.		The Domestic Building Contract is for non-commercial projects. The Concise Building Contract is for small commercial projects.

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	Dale Sinclair, RIBA Vice President of Practice and Profession said, ‘The contracts have been developed to be much simpler, much more straightforward and certainly easier for a contract administrator to sit down with a client and explain’.		Dale Sinclair, RIBA Vice President of Practice and Profession said, ‘The contracts have been developed to be much simpler, much more straightforward and certainly easier for a contract administrator to sit down with a client and explain’.

−	The RIBA Concise Building Contract is a contract for construction works between ~~and~~ employer (the construction client) and a contractor. The RIBA suggest that it offers ‘Fair and equitable terms for all parties’. It is written in plain English and is intended for use on small-scale commercial construction projects that are considered to be straight forward. It is not suitable for domestic projects.	+	The RIBA Concise Building Contract is a contract for construction works between an employer (the construction client) and a contractor. The RIBA suggest that it offers ‘Fair and equitable terms for all parties’. It is written in plain English and is intended for use on small-scale commercial construction projects that are considered to be straight forward. It is not suitable for domestic projects.

	The RIBA Concise Building Contract is intended to be administrated by an architect or contract administrator (not by the client).		The RIBA Concise Building Contract is intended to be administrated by an architect or contract administrator (not by the client).

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In October 2014, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced that it will launch [http://www.ribacontracts.com./ two building contracts] on 5 November 2014, in both print and online formats:
*RIBA Concise Building Contract.
*RIBA Domestic Building Contract.

The Domestic Building Contract is for non-commercial projects. The Concise Building Contract is for small commercial projects.

They were developed by a member group (set up by the Practice and Profession Committee) and by RIBA Enterprises. They have been created in particular for use by home owners and builders of small projects and can be used alongside the RIBA’s Domestic Agreement and Concise Agreement for the appointment of an architect.

Dale Sinclair, RIBA Vice President of Practice and Profession said, ‘The contracts have been developed to be much simpler, much more straightforward and certainly easier for a contract administrator to sit down with a client and explain’.

The RIBA Concise Building Contract is a contract for construction works between and employer (the construction client) and a contractor. The RIBA suggest that it offers ‘Fair and equitable terms for all parties’. It is written in plain English and is intended for use on small-scale commercial construction projects that are considered to be straight forward. It is not suitable for domestic projects.

The RIBA Concise Building Contract is intended to be administrated by an architect or contract administrator (not by the client).

It includes provisions for:
*Flexible payment modes.
*Proposing suppliers and sub-contractors.
*Project changes.
*Completion in stages.
*Contractor design of parts of the building.
*Collaboration between the employer and contractor over events that might cause delays or extra costs.
*Insurance provisions for both parties.
*Certifying completion.
*Managing defects.
*Collateral warranties for funders and future purchasers or tenants.
*Public sector employers.

For more information about the domestic contract see RIBA Domestic Building Contract.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
*Appointment.
*Breach of contract.
*Contract administrator.
*Contract conditions.
*Contract v tort.
*Contracts.
*Contracts under seal v under hand.
*Essentials of a contract.
*Minor works.
*Modifying clauses in standard forms of contract.
*NEC3.
*Procurement route.
*RIBA.
*RIBA Domestic Building Contract.
*Sub-contract.

=== External references ===
*[http://www.ribacontracts.com./ RIBA Contracts].

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[[Category:Contracts_/_payment]]