Notes on a few of the interesting sub-clauses associated with the General Conditions of Contract for Building Works – Private Edition (with Quantities) 2005

A paper given to the Society of Construction Law Hong Kong on 25 May 2005

In 2005, the General Conditions of Contract for Building Works – Private Edition (2005) (the New Standard Form) was published, replacing the 1986 version which was based on JCT 1963.

The author highlights some of the more interesting sub-clauses from the New Standard Form.

Introduction – General Overview – Points for the Contractor to Note.

The author: Peter J. Berry was Principal Assistant Secretary in the Works Branch of Hong Kong Government between 1990 and 1997 before his retirement. Peter assisted the Hong Kong Construction Association (HKCA) advising the drafters of the new Standard Form of Building Contract 2005 and in preparing the accompanying Guidance Notes.