This edition of the ICE conditions of contract for minor works has been updated to include the following changes: a new clause on design responsibility; a paragraph on liquidated damages, identifying when damages may not be payable; many of the clauses have been deleted and replaced by updated versions consistent with the text of the ICE Conditions of Contract 6th edition; a clause to cover application to Northern Ireland; the recommended limit on contract value has been increased to u250,000 in place of the previous limit of u100,000; the recommended minimum cover for Third Party Insurance has been increased to u2 million; clauses are included on value added tax, and the requirements of the Construction, Design and Management Regulations 1994; and a set of guidance notes to help the reader to understand and implement the contract."

The new edition of ICE Conditions of Contract for Minor Works has been updated to include relevant legislation such as the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration (HGCR) Act, the Contracts (Right of Third Parties) Act, the Arbitration Act and a new national agreement the Scottish Arbitration Code with the ICE's annex (2001) to that code. Clause 11 has been modified so that the new addendum A is incorporated to accommodate both the HGCR and Arbitration Acts. notes show how the original disputes procedure replaces clause 11 and addendum A.

Helps towards delivering construction projects on time by enabling better client-contractor communication. This publication will help towards delivering construction projects on time by enabling better client-contractor communication. The new contract allows the employer, usually with the assistance of the contractor, to set a clear target for the cost of the civil engineering works to be carried out, in order to avoid projects overrunning on cost and deadline. ICE's latest contract also encourages the contractor to be more closely involved in the project at an early stage, such as project design, and provides an incentive for the employer and contractor to share profit or loss if the costs differ from the original estimation.To utilise the Target Cost Version effectively, a more open style of control and management is required which will permit an early and joint approach to the identification and management of risks. This is intended to lead to better channels of communication at an early stage between client and contractor. The Target Cost version - the latest member of the ICE Conditions of Contract family - has been produced due to industry demand.

- Acknowledgements - Contents of ICE Condition of Contract - Index to ICE Conditions of Contract - ICE Conditions of Contract Ground Investigation - Definitions and interpretation - Engineer and Engineer's representative - Assignment and sub-contrating - Contract documents - General obligations - Materials and workmanship - Commencement time and delays - Liquidated damages for delay - Certificate of substantial completion - Outstanding work and effects - Alterations, additions and omissions - Procedure for additional payment - Property in materials and contractor's equipment - Measurement - Provisional and prime cost sums and nominated sub-contrats - Certificates and payment - Remedies and powers - Avoidance and settlement of disputes - Application to Scotland and Northern Ireland - Notices - Tax matters - The construction (Design and Management) regulations 1994 - Special conditions - Form of tender - Appendix to form of tender - Form of agreement - ICE form of default bond - Contract price fluctuations

This publication provides guidance to the ICE Conditions of Contract Target Cost Version, First edition which encourages active collaboration to reduce costs by sharing expertise and jointly managing risks in an open working environment, within the framework of the ICE Conditions of Contract family. It encourages the Contractor to be more closely involved in aspects of design, provides for payment to the Contractor on a cost reimbursable basis and an incentive share arrangement if the costs differ from the target. A more open style of control and management, which permits an early and joint approach to the identification and management of risks, obliges parties to recognise and understand each other's objectives and promotes closer working relationships.

Guidance Notes for the ICE Conditions of Contract for Archaeological Investigation