Construction

Environmental Law for Sustainable Construction gives a practical overview of key areas of environmental law as it affects the construction sector. Clearly structured for ease of reference, the book provides coverage of core areas in a format that will...

'Drawing on his long and practical experience [the author gives] guidance which only the foolhardy would reject without good reason for doing so. With this manual beside him, many an arbitrator will, I feel sure, sleep the sounder.' - The Rt Hon The Lord...

Disruption of a construction project is of key concern to the contractor as any delay to the project will involve the contractor in financial loss, unless those losses can be recovered from the employer. It is, however, acknowledged that disruption...

The subcontract is intended for use in appointing a subcontractor where the contractor has been appointed under the NEC3 Engineering and construction options, the available secondary options, schedules of cost components and contract data. ...

Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry 7th edition aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject, and reinforces the changes that are taking place within the construction industry. The book looks at contract law...

Adjudication has been the main means of settling construction disputes since it was first introduced by the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, and a substantial body of case law has now built up. This book established itself as the...

Economics and Property provides a clear and easy-to-read introduction to any property economics module in a degree leading to a profession in real estate, surveying, construction and related courses in the built environment. It focuses on the core...

NEC3 Practical Solutions navigates the contractual issues faced by users of the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC). Based on real queries posed to the NEC Users' Group Helpdesk, this concise reference guide is a helpful problem-solving...

An important guide to the quantification of contract claims in the construction industry, updated third edition The substantially expanded third edition of Evaluating Contract Claims puts the spotlight on the quantification of claims in the construction...

This practical, user-friendly textbook starts at the beginning of construction projects and makes important connections between stages, accompanied by helpful illustrations and real-life industry examples. Contracts and agreements underpin the whole...

This book is an introduction to construction contract administration and management, covering the delivery and execution stage of a construction project and the various issues which the contract administrator needs to proactively manage. It can therefore...

Provides tools and techniques required to research and prepare a contractual construction claim This book guides readers through the techniques and approach for properly preparing a construction contract claim and seeing it through. It teaches them how...

The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the law relating to houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in part 2 of the Housing Act 2004 that local authorities environmental health practitioners use to regulate this sector...

The revised and updated edition of this classic book on the JCT Minor Works Building Contracts The JCT Minor Works Building Contracts 2016 offers a concise overview of this agreement, which continues to be the most popular JCT contract, as it used on...

The role of the expert witness has long been important in the resolution of construction disputes. The specialist opinion brought by the expert can aid understanding and interpretation of the facts of the dispute, and may be influential in deciding the...

Provides a guide to the general principles of Scottish law relevant to construction contracts and the main provisions of the standard forms of construction contract used in Scotland including: the obligations of employers and...

To clarify the practical requirements of the Building Regs and help you meet their requirements first go, all the information contained in the building regulations 2010 and approved documents is presented here in an easy-to-understand format, clear,...

Liability for the design of a building or structure is of fundamental concern to construction professionals, design-build contractors, specialist sub-contractors, and lawyers. Although other texts cover a wide range of aspects of liability, only Cornes...

The short subcontract can be used as a subcontract to NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) and NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC). It should be used with contracts which do not require sophisticated management techniques,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911035329Author Jon CloseFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint Law Brief PublishingPublisher Law Brief Publishing

Which member of the NEC3 family of contracts should I use?How do I choose and use my main and secondary options? What are the roles and responsibilities of the various parties?How should I effectively manage early warnings and compensation...

Provides a clear and comprehensive guide to the 2017 FIDIC contracts-written by a member of the FIDIC Updates Task Group FIDIC contracts are the most widely used engineering standard form contracts internationally but until 2017 the three main forms (the...

Books about construction contracts tend to be dense and wordy, but what most architects, quantity surveyors, project managers, builders and employers are looking for is an easily navigable, simple guide to using a contract, written in plain language. The...

Construction Law explores the general principles which govern civil liability for the design and construction of building works. Essentially it is concerned with three key questions which arise in the event of the design or construction proving...

Explaining the basics of construction law, this is a practical and authoritative overview of the subjects that are at the heart of every construction law dispute. It is based on the concept that what sets construction lawyers apart from other lawyers is...

The latest and most up-to-date edition of the best hands-on guide to construction claims and claims response preparation In the newly revised third edition of Construction Claims and Responses: Effective Writing and Presentation, renowned construction...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780989193016Author Leon F Mead II EsqFormat PaperbackPage Count 394Imprint Dhg PublishingPublisher Dhg PublishingWeight(grams) 626gDimensions(mm) 244mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780867188158Author Zach PackardFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint BuilderBooksPublisher BuilderBooksWeight(grams) 272g

Option D is a target cost contract with a bill of quantities where the out-turn financial risks are shared between the Client and the Contractor in an agreed proportion. This document contains all the core and secondary option clauses, the schedules of...

Fully revised and updated for 2010 to include the new NEC3 Supply Contract. this unique addition to the NEC3 suite of documents provides guidance for users of NEC in determining the procurement and contract strategies to meet project objectives and in...

Now in its fourth edition, this textbook confronts many of the major problems which can arise in claims situations. It employs a systematic approach and is supported by extensive reference to UK and international case law. The negotiation and settlement...

The Professional Services Short Contract, produced in partnership with the Association for Project Management is intended for use in the appointment of a supplier to provide professional services on smaller scale projects where sophisticated management...

This book is written for users of mediation, whether they be a party, an advisor or an expert. It should also be of help to commercial mediators who have no specialism in construction. Its aim is to encourage confidence in the mediation process and to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780414054790Format PaperbackImprint Sweet & MaxwellPublisher Sweet & Maxwell Ltd

These guide notes explain the structure of the Professional Services Short Contract and the reasons for its provisions. They explain the "shell" of the contact and the need to provide important additional information such as the scope. The main...

These guide notes explain the structure of the Professional Services Contract and the reasons for its provisions. They explain the "shell" of the contact and the need to provide important additional information such as the scope. The main options,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845861100Author A.M. SlaterFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Discovery PressPublisher Dundee University Press Ltd

Since it came into force on 31 January 1997 the Arbitration Act 1996 has generally been welcomed by users and practitioners in the construction industry. It has fulfilled expectations that it would provide a user-friendly and practical basis of resolving...

The updated second edition of the practical guide to international construction contract law The revised second edition of International Construction Contract Law is a comprehensive book that offers an understanding of the legal and managerial aspects...

Lord Justice Jackson's retirement in March 2018 concluded a career of almost 20 years on the bench. His judicial career has seen a remarkable transformation of construction law, construction law litigation and the litigation landscape more generally...