This text explains the role of the law in balancing the conflicting social, political, and economic goals of construction. Changes to this edition include streamlined topics and cases, more current cases, and updated environmental information. New material covers changes in the copyright law, the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the increasing emphasis in foreign countries on a safer workplace, and more. Chapters end with problems that can be used for assignment and/or class discussion.

A compilation of commentaries on the various jurisdictions where there either is, or is planned, a statutory adjudication system , this is a review of such systems worldwide in the commercial and construction fields. It features analysis by specialist advisory editors on the adjudication system in place in each separate jurisdiction, together with a copy of the relevant local legislation, and permits a comparative approach between each. This book addresses statutory adjudication in a way that is practically useful and academically rigorous. As such, it remains an essential reference for any lawyer, project manager,contractor or academic involved with the commercial and construction fields.

Architects must be proficient in a variety of business practices to contribute to, manage, or launch a successful firm. They are responsible for the same kind of legal, financial, marketing, management, and administrative activities as any other professional. Within these broad categories, however, there are many details, including professional standards and documents, that are unique to the profession of architecture.