This book expertly focuses on practical issues whilst also providing insights on the law applying to construction projects.

Presenting readers with all the need-to-know information on complex construction projects within a single publication, this book expertly focuses on practical issues whilst also providing insights on the law applying to construction projects. As well as exploring individual subjects such as the negotiation of a contract, the evaluation of a claim or assistance in relation to contractual disputes, the book also creates an overarching understanding of the entire life of a project. It presents an inside view on the various stages of complex projects, from the moment they are conceived to the end of the contractual relation between employer and contractor, including any disputes between the parties. The reader will become familiar with the terminology used in the construction industry, the various phases of complex construction projects, the law applying to each phase and the various deliverables produced by the parties throughout the project. While including sections on the law applying to each phase, the book’s primary focus is on the practical aspects faced on a daily basis by practitioners working in the construction industry. This book is important reading for professionals involved in construction law at every level, including relevant academics, government employees and lawyers. It will also serve as a useful book for students, providing a comprehensive overview of the many factors and phases of a complex construction project.

Construction Projects Law and Practice provides you with a comprehensive step-by-step guide to the law governing the construction process - from pre-construction to dispute resolution. It covers concerns such as regulation, building contracts, problems in construction projects, insurance and dispute resolution. Written by an unrivaled panel of nine professionals, drawn from both the legal and construction arenas, each section examines, in detail, a major legal or business issue from the perspective of the all the parties involved. It provides you with citations to key cases throughout, along with analysis of the factual circumstances that led to key decisions. This one volume reference manual presents you with a clear and unambiguous statement of the law related to construction.Construction Projects Law and Practice is the ultimate reference to this complex and heavily regulated industry and can save you time by helping you locate the right answers quickly.Editors:The Late David Keane was an architect and author of Building and the Law - 4th Edition published by the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland. Anthony Hussey is a practising solicitor specialising in construction law. He is also a registered Chartered Arbitrator and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.Contributors:Brian Hutchinson is a senior lecturer in law at University College, Dublin with a special interest in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Nap Keeling is a practising barrister. Eoin O'Cofaigh is an architect. Gerry O'Sullivan is a health and safety expert with Mulcahy, McDonagh & Partners. Patrick McGovern is a partner in Arthur Cox and specialises in Commercial, Telecommunications and Public Procurement. Yvonne Scannell is a senior professor in environmental and land use law in Trinity College Dublin. Fintan Valentine is a practising barrister.

Be prepared with the bestselling guide to the laws that govern construction 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.

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Understand how a building is built, from the foundation to the roof. This updated guide to practical construction technology explains: - Building materials and systems - Construction means and methods - Construction terminology Includes many photographs, drawings and figures - plus glossaries and bibliographies. MORE Sticks and Bricks brings together in one volume the expertise of nationally recognized engineers, architects and contractors who explain in clear language their areas of building technology. No matter what your level of expertise, this guide pulls together the basics of constructing a building and presents it in a practical format.