The Employer’s Agent in the Construction Industry

The role of Employer's Agent is a complex blend of skills from various professions, but there is little in the way of guidance for anyone acting in this role. Very little is written to provide any clarity, and what information is available is scattered through various documents and texts. The Employer's Agent in the Construction Industry aims to bring clarity to the scope, extent and requirements for the role, by defining the skills required to deliver the role and to ensure the legal implications are understood. For example, unlike other appointments, the Employer's Agent is exposed to unlimited liability under tort (law of agency), so strict control measures need to be in place to reduce Client, professional and project risk. The text also introduces the reader to exemplars that can be drawn upon by anyone involved with the role. Full referencing will allow readers to further examine the source information in more detail.