Knowledge of construction law and employment law is essential to running a successful construction business. This Fourth Edition of the bestselling Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law provides a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting construction industry professionals. Like its popular previous editions, this Fourth Edition translates the sometimes-confusing theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the business into clear, lay-person's English.
This new edition updates the comprehensive scope of its predecessors with:
- Coverage of the newly issued and recently revised industry-standard contract documents produced by the AIA, ConsensusDOCS, and EJCDC for 2007/2008.
- A CD featuring sample contracts and documents from AIA, ConsensusDOCS, and EJCDC that familiarizes readers with these important documents, and aids in understanding document citations in the book.
- Improved pedagogical tools and instructor support material for use in the classroom.
The most up-to-date and thorough guide to a sometimes intimidating but critical aspect of the practice of construction, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Fourth Edition gives industry professionals the knowledge they need to avoid legal surprises and gain a competitive advantage.
Contents
- 1. The Legal Context of Construction.
- 2. Alternative Contracting Methods.
- 3. Preparing to Work In A New State: Preproposal and Performance Considerations.
- 4. Competing For the Contract.
- 5. Interpreting the Contract.
- 6. The Uniform Construction Code and the Construction Industry.
- 7. The Authority and Responsibility of the Design official.
- 8. Subcontract Administration and Dispute Avoidance.
- 9. Contract Changes.
- 10. Differencing Site Conditions.
- 11. Schedules, Delays, and Acceleration.
- 12. Inspection, Acceptance, Warranties, and Commissioning.
- 13. Management Techniques to Limit Risks and Avoid Disputes.
- 14. Payment Bonds.
- 15. Performance Bonds and Termination.
- 16. Proving Costs and Damages.
- 17. Construction Industry Environmental and Safety Concerns.
- 18. Construction Insurance.
- 19. Labor and Employment Issues Affecting the Construction Industry.
- 20. Bankruptcy in the Construction Setting.
- 21. Resolution of Construction Disputes of Federal Government Construction Contract Disputes.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 736 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 4th edition (January 27, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 047023136X
- ISBN-13: 978-0470231364
- Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 1.6 x 9.6 inches
- List Price: $115.00