Engineering and Construction Law and Contracts

Name: Engineering and Construction Law and Contracts
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ISBN: 9780135033524

ISBN-10: 0135033527

ISBN-13: 9780135033524

Edition: 2011

Authors: Janet K. Yates

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ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION LAW & CONTRACTS, 1/e is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to engineering and construction law and contracts, written from the perspective of practicing engineers and construction professionals. Dr. J. K. Yates covers key issues through examples and case studies, minimizing the use of legal terminology, and explaining all essential legal terms in the common vernacular. This text's broad coverage encompasses these and many other topics: labor, environmental, and sustainability law; professional ethics; tort law; agency relationships; real property law; firm ownership; contracts, including terms and conditions; government contracting; change orders; dispute…

Book details

List price: $138.99
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication date: 10/22/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Size: 9.00" wide x 11.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.332
Language: English



Dedication


Preface


About the Author


Acknowledgments



Introduction



The United States and other Legal Systems



The United States Federal and State Court Systems



United States Labor Laws that affect Engineers and Constructors



Environmental and Sustainability Laws that affect Engineers and Constructors



Engineering Professional Ethics



Engineering and Professional Registration and the Contractor Licensing Process



Agency Relationships



Tort Law



Legal Issues related to Real Property



Forms of Ownership of Firms



Forming Engineering and Construction Contracts



Contracts for Engineering and Construction Services



Contract Terms and Conditions



Specifications



Government Contracting



Changes



Contract Dispute Resolution Techniques



Risk Management and Construction Insurance



International Law, Contracts, and Arbitration



International Summary



United States Constitution



The Engineering and Health History of Love Canal



American Society of Civil Engineers Code of Ethics



Codes of Ethics



Suggested Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Construction



Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services



Short Form of Agreement Between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services



Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract



Guide to the Preparation of Supplementary Conditions



Guidelines on Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures