New CIC consultants’ contract

Citation

(2006), "New CIC consultants’ contract", Structural Survey, Vol. 24 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/ss.2006.11024dab.008

New CIC consultants’ contract

The CIC consultants’ contract (or “Cons Con”) is a standard form of contract for the appointment of consultants. It is intended to be used by experienced clients working with experienced consultants on major construction projects. In preparation for the publication of the contract (hopefully later in the year), an Exposure Draft has been put on the CIC web site. The consultants’ contract has been developed by a multidisciplinary team taken from CIC’s wide membership. The contract aims to strike a fair balance between the interests of clients and consultants, bearing in mind the market for which it is intended. It is clear, concise, easy to use and attractively produced. It is complementary to the standard forms currently published by the professional bodies and is sufficiently flexible to be used on traditional or design and build contracts. It can also be used in England and Wales, or Scotland. The Cons Con also includes an innovative approach to services: the contract package includes comprehensive, fully integrated services, which set down by role the services required to fully define what is to be constructed. The parties allocate these services to the consultants appointed, specialists and the contractor, bearing in mind the procurement route and personnel involved. The resulting schedules which form part of the signed contract therefore create clarity and transparency. A full explanation can be found on the CIC web site.