Guide to Using the RIBA Professional Services Contracts 2018 - Other - Page 6
Foreword
The RIBA Professional Services Contracts 2018 are a complete suite of agreements
that can be used for the provision of built environment consultancy services
across projects of every scale and complexity. Representing the latest thinking in
consultant-client contracts, the RIBA Professional Service Contracts offer flexibility
and innovation within the tried, trusted and tested framework of RIBA conditions
of engagement that have evolved to reflect changes in legislation, case law and
industry practice.
In this Guide to RIBA Professional Services Contracts 2018, Ian Davies has used
his extensive experience as a practising architect and detailed knowledge as Editor
of the Contracts to provide a highly informed and practical guide to the use of the
different contract forms and how to complete and operate the various components
that make them up. Written in straight forward language this Guide will enable you
to negotiate the legal and management aspects of setting up a contract for the
provision of professional services with the minimum of fuss.
Professional codes of conduct require that a proper written appointment is in place
before work is commenced for any client, and getting this key document right,
including the schedules of services and fee arrangements, is critical to meeting your
professional obligations, safeguarding your business aspirations and managing
your legal liabilities. This straightforward and effective book is a great place to start
in making sure each appointment contract does what you need and covers all
the right bases in managing risk and providing comfort and protection to you and
your clients.
Adrian Dobson
RIBA Executive Director Professional Services
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