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| Author | : Gail Kelley |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 2012-10-02 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 1118229037 |
A clear, concise introduction to construction law for professionals Construction Law: An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors offers a comprehensive review of the U.S. legal environment, focusing on the legal concepts and issues applicable to the design and construction industries. Topics covered include: Basic legal principles Project participants Project delivery systems Construction contracts The design process Procurement Pricing construction projects Subcontractors and suppliers Time for performance Construction scheduling Contract administration The payment process Changes to the work Differing site conditions Termination of the construction contract Mechanic's liens Construction insurance Surety bonds Liability for defective construction Calculations of damages The Economic Loss Doctrine Alternative dispute resolution This book serves as an excellent introduction to construction law for students as well as professionals in the construction industry.
| Author | : Matthew J. Ninneman |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 425 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : Actions and defenses |
| ISBN | : 9781641058148 |
"Educate design and legal professionals on the legal issues impacting the design industry"--
| Author | : Carl J. Circo |
| Publisher | : American Bar Association |
| Total Pages | : 1180 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 9781604425543 |
This is THE book you need if you're involved in multi-state construction and design projects. It outlines essential information about design and construction law and contracting in all 50 states plus DC and Puerto Rico. Information follows a standard format, offering quick comparisons of how different jurisdictions treat the same issue. Topics include licensing and regulation; mechanic's liens; financing; consumer protection; ADR; environmental matters; and statutory and case law governing contracting practices.
| Author | : John Murdoch |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 408 |
| Release | : 2002-01-04 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 1135803269 |
Although the legal principles involved in construction contracts and their management and administration are an aspect of general contract law, the practical and commercial complexities of the construction industry have increasingly made this a specialist field. Recognizing this, Construction Contracts is a fully revised edition of the UK’s leading textbook on the law governing this area. Brought up to date with recent cases and developments in the law as it stands at July 2000, this new edition: takes full account of the effects of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, the Arbitration Act 1996, the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 and the changes in the legal system brought about by the Woolf reforms includes extended coverage of financial protection, construction insurance and tendering controls, as well as the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations has been revised to take account of changes to the common standard-form contracts, particularly the New Engineering Contract and the GC/Works family of contracts. Retaining the same basic approach as its successful predecessors, this important text introduces the general principles that underlie contracts in construction, illustrating them by reference to the most important standard forms currently in use.
| Author | : John M. Mastin |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 773 |
| Release | : 2019-10-01 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1119540178 |
The #1 construction law guide for construction professionals Updated and expanded to reflect the most recent changes in construction law, this practical guide teaches readersthe difficult theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the construction business. It addresses the practical steps required to avoid and mitigate risks—whether the project is performed domestically or internationally, or whether it uses a traditional design-bid-build delivery system or one of the many alternative project delivery systems. Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional provides a comprehensive introduction to the important legal topics and questions affecting the construction industry today. This latest edition features: all-new coverage of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD); extended information on the civil False Claims Act; and fully updated references to current AIA, ConsensusDocs, DBIA, and EJDC contract documents. Chapters coverthe legal context of construction; interpreting a contract; public-private partnerships (P3); design-build and EPC; and international construction contracts. Other topics include: management techniques to limit risks and avoid disputes; proving costs and damages, including for changes and claims for delay and disruption; construction insurance, including general liability, builders risk, professional liability, OCIP, CCIP, and OPPI; bankruptcy; federal government construction contracting; and more. Fully updated with comprehensive coverage of the significant legal topics and questions that affect the construction industry Discusses new project delivery methods including Public-Private Partnerships (P3) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Presents new coverage of digital tools and processes including Electronically Stored Information (ESI) Provides extended and updated coverage of the civil False Claims Act as it relates to government construction contracting Filled with checklists, sample forms, and summary “Points to Remember” for each chapter, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional, Sixth Edition is the perfect resource for construction firm managers, contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers. It will also greatly benefit students in construction management, civil engineering, and architecture.
| Author | : Justin Sweet |
| Publisher | : Cengage Learning |
| Total Pages | : 640 |
| Release | : 2014-02-26 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 9781111986902 |
CONSTRUCTION LAW FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, CONSTRUCTIONS MANAGERS AND CONTRACTORS is a condensed -- and completely revamped -- version of the bestselling authority on engineering law, LEGAL ASPECTS OF ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS (now in its 9th edition) by Justin Sweet, Marc M. Schneier and Blake Wentz. For this new book, the authors have directed the text at engineering, architecture and construction management students. Given the authors’ long and deep understanding of the intersection between the law and the construction industry, professors and students can trust this text is unparalleled. The addition of Blake Wentz to the author team emphasizes the commitment to the field. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
| Author | : Michael K. De Chiara |
| Publisher | : Wolters Kluwer |
| Total Pages | : 456 |
| Release | : 2003-01-01 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 0735530130 |
New York Construction Law covers everything from licensing and contracts to disputes and claims-including full chapters on design-build projects and recent trends in ADR. It examines all the pertinent cases and statutes, with expert analysis by the state's top construction attorneys, along with practical insights, warnings, and advice culled from years of experience. Highlights include: extensive discussion of the newly enacted Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 - burden of proof under the Eicheleay formula - pending legislation in New York that would permit a new form of business entity that would be know as design professional service corporation - efforts by Governor Pataki to repeal the Wick's Law - pending state legislation that would render design-build contracts void unless the licensed engineer or architect is specifically identified in the contract and such licensee's practice is independent of the contracting party's business - pending state legislation that would increase the threshold for public works contracts - latest cases concerning who may file a lien, what items are alienable, when liens can be filed, liens filed against condominiums, lien foreclosure actions - a new section regarding assignee of construction contracts.
| Author | : Nancy J. White |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : House & Home |
| ISBN | : 9780130325761 |
Principles and Practices of Construction Law presents the most common areas of law encountered in the construction industry in an easy-to-read format. Geared to those not yet studying law, the legal concepts are simplified and presented in a basic and simple format that is understandable, practical and devoid of excessive legal detail that can be overwhelming. The book is designed to build readers' ability to think critically, solve legal problems and write comprehensible solutions to claims and issues arising in the construction process. The volume provides an introduction to the legal system and the maxims of law, and addresses applying and using the law, logic, preparing legal arguments and briefing cases, law, ethics, and morality, relationships among the parties on the project, bidding, specification and plans, delays, and acceleration, differing, and unforeseen site conditions, warranties, termination of the contract and contract damages, torts, joint liability and indemnity and dispute resolution. For construction industry professionals interested in a basic understanding of important legal concepts.
| Author | : Bart Gary |
| Publisher | : Daily Report |
| Total Pages | : 488 |
| Release | : 2019-05-28 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781628816051 |
Georgia Construction Law Handbook follows and unpacks new movement in this area of law as it develops. It is a guide to common construction law issues, such as regulatory matters and the collection of money using the mechanic's lien law or the public works bond laws. A ready reference for attorneys and construction and design professionals, the Handbook analyzes construction law in Georgia, as set forth in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and reported State and federal court decisions, and includes relevant legal forms.
| Author | : Ross J. Altman |
| Publisher | : American Bar Association |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2019 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9781641054645 |
The newly revised and updated Construction Law, Second Edition provides a complete orientation to the construction industry and its processes, and it can be used for introductory survey courses or more advanced courses oriented towards litigation or transactions.
