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The 'RIBA Outline Plan of Work' has become the de facto standard framework used throughout the construction industry for running a job from inception to completion. This title sets out the various activities at each work stage in a multi-disciplinary services schedules.The 'RIBA Outline Plan of Work' has become the de facto standard framework used throughout the construction industry for running a job from inception to completion. To reflect recent changes in practice and legislation it was updated in 2007 and provides the framework for the activities in the schedule of services. In the new edition, the various activities at each work stage are set out in a multi-disciplinary services schedules showing the activities likely to occur at each stage and who has responsibility for carrying them out, be it the Client, Lead Consultant, CDM Co-ordinator, Cost Consultant, Design Leader, Architectural Designer, Structural Designer or Building Services Designer. These services schedules can be used to define each consultant's responsibilities in their appointment documents and ensure that all activities are assigned to someone.

This essential guide is for all professional advisors and contractors who advise on or make a contract with a consumer.UK Consumer Rights legislation imposes obligations designed to protect the consumer client which can trip up an unwary architect or contractor and leave them exposed to significant contractual risk, charges of negligence, or statutory fines.A Short Guide to Consumer Rights in Construction Contracts provides an accessible guide to the legislation, clearly explaining exactly what needs to be done and when.The guide:Is applicable to both professional appointments and building contracts Explains how to comply with all the relevant law, including the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations; The Cancellation of Contracts made in a Consumer's Home or Place of Work etc. Regulations; and The Provision of Services Regulations Provides easy-to-use model contract clauses and model notes to clients, which the reader can use to outline the client's rights and meet their obligations

The 2012 edition of this guide explains how to use the brand new and comprehensively reviewed suite of contracts for professional services known as the RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 revision). With worked examples and guidance about matters affecting professional contracts, it is designed to be read in conjunction with the Notes and Model Letters accompanying each of the contracts in the suite. Clients will also find that it helps them understand the professionals' role and the responsibilities of each party to the Agreement.