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Fit for Purpose: The Clause QS’s Should Never Let Slip Through

Understand the risks behind one of the most dangerous phrases in construction contracts: “fit for purpose.” This course explains how fitness for purpose obligations differ from reasonable skill and care, why they create significant commercial exposure, and how they can appear throughout construction contracts and specifications. Using real-world case law and practical QS examples, we break down why these clauses matter, how they impact liability and insurance, and what Quantity Surveyors should be looking for during tender and contract review stages.

20 minutes
1 video
1 transcript
key points
1 quiz

What you will work through

1 of 4
WatchVideoThe core idea explained, step by step.
2 of 4
ReadTranscriptThe full transcript, to go back over the detail.
3 of 4
Take inKey pointsThe key points, ready for revision.
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Quiz1 quizPass to earn your CPD certificate.

Understand the risks behind one of the most dangerous phrases in construction contracts: “fit for purpose.” This course explains how fitness for purpose obligations differ from reasonable skill and care, why they create significant commercial exposure, and how they can appear throughout construction contracts and specifications. Using real-world case law and practical QS examples, we break down why these clauses matter, how they impact liability and insurance, and what Quantity Surveyors should be looking for during tender and contract review stages.

 

What Does This Course Entail?

One Video

One Detailed Transcription

Key Points

One Quiz

 

How Long Will This Course Take?

20 minutes