The ‘Black Book’ is a collection of technical practice documents which covers all processes throughout the construction project life cycle. The documents are essential development tools for junior professionals working through their APC and useful guides to best practice for more experienced professionals.
Black book notification
A project is currently underway to review and update the black book content with the aim of producing a comprehensive new edition, with improved presentation and navigation. While this review is taking place, we have withdrawn a number of guidance notes which have been rendered out-of-date by the publication of various forms of contract, legislation and case law. Although these documents cannot be relied on as guidance, they contain relevant principles of custom and practice and can be accessed from our archive for information only.
- Ascertaining loss and expense
- Cash flow forecasting
- Construction sectors and roles for chartered quantity surveyors
- Cost analysis and benchmarking
- Damages for delay to completion
- Defects and rectification
- Developing an appropriate procurement strategy and selecting an appropriate route
- Electronic document management
Knowledge and Information Services
Providing support to members in their work. Our goal is to combine the best of traditional library services and space with a resource and enquiry service open to all members, regardless of where they work.
