This volume on contract management provides advice on how to select the most suitable procurement path and form of contract. It includes specimen letters, instructions and forms. Each chapter offers general comments on subjects listed under main headings, together with information specifically related to the three standard forms of contracts published by the Joint Contracts Tribunal: Standard Forms, Intermediate Forms and Agreement for Minor Building Works. The text is cross-referenced to the corresponding volume "Job Administration", in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of effective architectural project management.