The History of the Institution of Engineering and Technology Model Forms of Contract
It appears that there were no standard forms in use in the electrical/mechanical engineering field prior to those produced by the IEE at the turn of the 20th century.
The creation of a Model Form for electrical works, in 1900-1903, was therefore a response to a real demand. Its appearance was greeted by a complaint that the IEE Council should have "several years earlier endeavoured to remove some of the real grievances shown to be affecting the stability and prosperity of the industry."
A pioneer member, Mr Robert Hammond (1850-1915) was the prime mover in the creation of the first model form.
Further Information
A Model Forms Information Pack which expands on the above and which contains copies of all Supplements, Amendment Slips and Amendment Lists relating to the current range of Model Forms is available on this Website. It also gives the terms and conditions upon which a licence to install and use the texts of the Institution of Engineering and Technology copyright Model Forms on users' computing systems may be purchased.
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