Building Contract - Essential clauses

[NOCAB]

Hi,

I am about to enter into a building contract for an extension and wanted to double check essential clauses that should be included in the contract.

Having been burnt before concerning delivery dates my primary concern is re delivery dates and how I enforce these and subsequent penalties if they are missed, so any help to ensure this is water tight would be much appreciated.

Thank you

[Celestine]

Very wise move. Have the building company offered to supply a standard agreement or are you wanting to draft one specifically for this job.

[NOCAB]

I am wanting to include something specific in this regard hence why I am asking. I am not sure if I would want to trust their 'standard' format so I need to be clear what is going to ensure I am covered should they delay. Something that introduces a penalty on a rolling basis, something i.e if they are a month late then then the bill is reduced by 20% etc.

I want something that will make them focus and not get distracted with other jobs, plate spinning as usual builders do.

[des8]

I think the JCT Homeowners Contract contains penalty clauses and sets the liquidated damages for all circumstances
https://www.jctltd.co.uk/category/home-owner-contracts

[NOCAB]

I am not sure i can extract what i need from here.

Can someone help re an existing contract they have used which has been successful

I just need the clause that would protect my position

Thanks