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Construction contract law the essentials

By: Language: English Publication details: Basingstoke Palgrave Macmillan 2004Description: xxviii, 362p. 24cmISBN:
  • 0333980875
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 692.8
Contents:
Nature of construction contracts
Outline of the law of obligations
The formation of construction contracts
Consideration
The role of the architect and the engineer
The main obligations of the contractor
The main obligations of the employer
Time and provision for delay
Variations and the right to payment
Payment and certification
Sub-contracting
Supply contracts
Design liability of professionals and contractors
Liabilities post completion
Determination and damages
Methods of dispute resolution
Summary: Aimed primarily at students on construction management or building and surveying courses, this book covers the key areas of construction contract law, including its practical application. Key topics include: the interaction within construction contracts of the law of contract, tort and restitution; the relationship between common law and standard forms of contract; and the introduction of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 Part II. Tables of cases, statutes and regulations. Bibliography.Summary: Superseded by second edition (ISBN 9780230521650).
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Nature of construction contracts

Outline of the law of obligations

The formation of construction contracts

Consideration

The role of the architect and the engineer

The main obligations of the contractor

The main obligations of the employer

Time and provision for delay

Variations and the right to payment

Payment and certification

Sub-contracting

Supply contracts

Design liability of professionals and contractors

Liabilities post completion

Determination and damages

Methods of dispute resolution

Aimed primarily at students on construction management or building and surveying courses, this book covers the key areas of construction contract law, including its practical application. Key topics include: the interaction within construction contracts of the law of contract, tort and restitution; the relationship between common law and standard forms of contract; and the introduction of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 Part II. Tables of cases, statutes and regulations. Bibliography.

Superseded by second edition (ISBN 9780230521650).