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Construction contract law the essentials

By: Language: English Publication details: Basingstoke Palgrave Macmillan 2007Edition: 2nd edDescription: xxx, 378p. 24cmISBN:
  • 9780230521650
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 692.8
Partial contents:
The 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 provisions for delay -- Variations and the right to payment -- Payment and certification -- Subcontracting -- Supply contracts -- Design liability of professionals and contractors -- Liabilities post-completion -- Determination and damages -- Methods of dispute resolution
Summary: Written for both students and construction professionals, this book covers the key areas of construction contract law, including the interaction within construction contracts of the law of contract, tort and restitution, and the relationship between common law and the standard forms of contract. Incorporates recent developments in the law and the way it is applied, including changes resulting from the JCT 05 suite of contracts. Tables of cases, statutes, and regulations. Bibliography.Summary: Supersedes first edition (ISBN 0333980875).
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book London Books 692.8 ADR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30074364

The 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 provisions for delay -- Variations and the right to payment -- Payment and certification -- Subcontracting -- Supply contracts -- Design liability of professionals and contractors -- Liabilities post-completion -- Determination and damages -- Methods of dispute resolution

Written for both students and construction professionals, this book covers the key areas of construction contract law, including the interaction within construction contracts of the law of contract, tort and restitution, and the relationship between common law and the standard forms of contract. Incorporates recent developments in the law and the way it is applied, including changes resulting from the JCT 05 suite of contracts. Tables of cases, statutes, and regulations. Bibliography.

Supersedes first edition (ISBN 0333980875).