Construction Law
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Construction Law

An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors

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eBook - PDF

Construction Law

An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors

About this book

A clear, concise introduction to construction law for professionals

Construction Law: An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors offers a comprehensive review of the U.S. legal environment, focusing on the legal concepts and issues applicable to the design and construction industries. Topics covered include:

  • Basic legal principles
  • Project participants
  • Project delivery systems
  • Construction contracts
  • The design process
  • Procurement
  • Pricing construction projects
  • Subcontractors and suppliers
  • Time for performance
  • Construction scheduling
  • Contract administration
  • The payment process
  • Changes to the work
  • Differing site conditions
  • Termination of the construction contract
  • Mechanic's liens
  • Construction insurance
  • Surety bonds
  • Liability for defective construction
  • Calculations of damages
  • The Economic Loss Doctrine
  • Alternative dispute resolution

This book serves as an excellent introduction to construction law for students as well as professionals in the construction industry.

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Information

Publisher
RSMeans
Year
2012
Print ISBN
9781118229033
eBook ISBN
9781118360750
Edition
1
Topic
Law
Index
Law

Table of contents

  1. Construction Law: An Introduction for engineers, Architects, and Contractors
  2. Copyright
  3. Contents
  4. Preface
  5. 1: Law and Government
  6. 2: Basic Legal Principles
  7. 3: Project Participants
  8. 4: Project Delivery Systems
  9. 5: Construction Contracts
  10. 6: The Design Process
  11. 7: The Procurement Process
  12. 8: Pricing Construction Projects
  13. 9: Subcontractors and Suppliers
  14. 10: Time for Performance
  15. 11: Construction Scheduling
  16. 12: Contract Administration
  17. 13: The Payment Process
  18. 14: Changes to the Work
  19. 15: Differing Site Conditions
  20. 16: Termination of the Construction Contract
  21. 17: Mechanic's Liens
  22. 18: Construction Insurance
  23. 19: Surety Bonds
  24. 20: Liability for Defective Construction
  25. 21: Calculations of Damages
  26. 22: The Economic Loss Doctrine
  27. 23: Alternative Dispute Resolution
  28. Appendix A: List of Abbreviations
  29. Appendix B: Table of Cases
  30. Appendix C: Understanding Case Citations
  31. Glossary
  32. Index