Architect's instructions - a powerful tool
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Citation
Building journal Hong Kong China, Dec, 1992, pp. 114-116
Abstract
In this article, Margaret Coates, an Associate Solicitor with Baker & McKenzie, considers the effects of an Architect's Instruction and why it is important to know whether the Architect is issuing an instruction, or simply making a suggestion.
(1) HKIA standard form of building contract
(a) Provisions relating to instructions
(b) Contractual effects of a instruction
(i) Clause 2(1)
(ii) Clause 11(4), (6)
(iii) Clause 23(e), (f), (k)
(iv) Clause 24(a), (e)
(c) Comments
(2) Points to consider
(a) Form and language
(b) Instruction creating a breach of contract
(c) Method of working
(d) Challenging a purported instruction
(e) Oral instructions
(f) Timing of instructions
(3) Conclusions
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Subject
Type
Article
Format
Date
1992
Language
en