Smith, Currie and Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional

Name: Smith, Currie and Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional
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ISBN: 9780470231364

ISBN-10: 047023136X

ISBN-13: 9780470231364

Edition: 4th 2009

Authors: Thomas J. Kelleher, G. Scott Walters, Smith Currie and Hancock Staff, Smith Currie and Hancock Staff, G. Scott Walters

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Knowledge of construction law and employment law is essential to running a successful construction business. Now, industry professionals dont have to rely on lawyers to translate the sometimes-confusing theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the business. Coming from one of the most respected construction law firms in the world, this bestselling guide provides a practical, plain-English introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting construction industry professionals. This Fourth Edition offers a complete update of the classic reference, with coverage of the recently revised industry-standard contract documents produced by the AIA, AGC, EJCDC, and…

Book details

List price: $125.00
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/27/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 736
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.684
Language: English



Preface


Author Biographies



The Legal Context of Construction



Alternative Contracting Methods



Preparing to Work In A New State: Preproposal and Performance Considerations



Competing For the Contract



Intepreting the Contract



The Uniform Construction Code and the Construction Industry



The Authority and Responsibility of the Design official



Subcontract Administration and Dispute Avoidance



Contract Changes



Differening Site Conditions



Schedules, Delays, and Acceleration



Inspection, Acceptance, Warranties, and Commissioning



Management Techniques to Limit Risks and Avoid Disputes



Payment Bonds



Performance Bonds and Termination



Proving Costs and Damages



Construction Industry Environmental and Safety Concerns



Construction Insurance



Labor and Employment Issues Affecting the Construction Industry



Bankruptcy in the Construction Setting



Resolution of Construction Disputes of Federal Government Construction Contract Disputes