Download or read book Two States of Construction Law written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A State by state Guide to Construction Design Law written by Carl J. Circo and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2009 with total page 1180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is THE book you need if you're involved in multi-state construction and design projects. It outlines essential information about design and construction law and contracting in all 50 states plus DC and Puerto Rico. Information follows a standard format, offering quick comparisons of how different jurisdictions treat the same issue. Topics include licensing and regulation; mechanic's liens; financing; consumer protection; ADR; environmental matters; and statutory and case law governing contracting practices.
Download or read book California Construction Law written by Kenneth C. Gibbs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1992 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors provide practical information that can be used by all construction industry professionals, as well as detailed analyses of California construction law-both as codified in the statutes & as expressed by California courts. The topics in the book are organized in the same manner as they would actually arise in a construction project. First, it deals with pre-construction issues-licensing, bidding, & the formation of the construction contract. Then it discusses what happens when things go wrong-breach of contract by the owner and/or the contractor. An in-depth analysis is provided with regard to claims involving delay, disruption, & acceleration. Several chapters are then devoted to statutory remedies-mechanics' liens, stop notices, & bonds both on public & private works. Finally, coverage is provided on other issues & subjects involving the construction industry, including expanding liability, construction defect issues, bankruptcy, & alternative dispute resolution.
Download or read book The Construction Contracts Book written by Carrie Okizaki and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Annotated analysis and comparison of the AI, ConsensusDocs, and EJCDC contract forums"--
Download or read book Smith Currie Hancock s Common Sense Construction Law written by John M. Mastin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 773 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 construction law guide for construction professionals Updated and expanded to reflect the most recent changes in construction law, this practical guide teaches readersthe difficult theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the construction business. It addresses the practical steps required to avoid and mitigate risks—whether the project is performed domestically or internationally, or whether it uses a traditional design-bid-build delivery system or one of the many alternative project delivery systems. Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional provides a comprehensive introduction to the important legal topics and questions affecting the construction industry today. This latest edition features: all-new coverage of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD); extended information on the civil False Claims Act; and fully updated references to current AIA, ConsensusDocs, DBIA, and EJDC contract documents. Chapters coverthe legal context of construction; interpreting a contract; public-private partnerships (P3); design-build and EPC; and international construction contracts. Other topics include: management techniques to limit risks and avoid disputes; proving costs and damages, including for changes and claims for delay and disruption; construction insurance, including general liability, builders risk, professional liability, OCIP, CCIP, and OPPI; bankruptcy; federal government construction contracting; and more. Fully updated with comprehensive coverage of the significant legal topics and questions that affect the construction industry Discusses new project delivery methods including Public-Private Partnerships (P3) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Presents new coverage of digital tools and processes including Electronically Stored Information (ESI) Provides extended and updated coverage of the civil False Claims Act as it relates to government construction contracting Filled with checklists, sample forms, and summary “Points to Remember” for each chapter, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional, Sixth Edition is the perfect resource for construction firm managers, contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers. It will also greatly benefit students in construction management, civil engineering, and architecture.
Download or read book Construction Law written by Ross J. Altman and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newly revised and updated Construction Law, Second Edition provides a complete orientation to the construction industry and its processes, and it can be used for introductory survey courses or more advanced courses oriented towards litigation or transactions.
Download or read book Construction Law written by Julian Bailey and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-04-04 with total page 2203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Construction Law by Julian Bailey provides a detailed treatment of the major issues arising out of construction and engineering projects, with extensive references to case law, statutes and regulations, standard forms of contract and legal commentary. It is a “one stop shop” for busy practitioners with construction law issues as it presents a comprehensive view of the subject matter of construction law in England, Wales, Australia and internationally. Construction Law provides: Detailed treatment of the major issues arising out of construction and engineering projects, with extensive references to case law, statutes and regulations, standard forms of contract and legal commentary. A three-volume work, giving a comprehensive view of the subject matter of construction law in England, Wales, Australia and internationally. A “one stop shop” for all your construction law issues.
Download or read book Smith Currie Hancock s Common Sense Construction Law written by Neal J. Sweeney and published by . This book was released on 1997-02-07 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When are you entitled to recover bid preparation costs? What is the design professional's liability to a contractor? When does a subcontractor have a legal right to terminate? Who may claim under a payment bond? Get the answers to these and all of your construction law questions—when you need them—in Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law. Growing out of the extremely popular national construction law seminars given by Smith, Currie & Hancock's construction law experts, this user-friendly reference equips construction professionals and the attorneys who counsel them with all of the crucial facts on: Bidding in the private and public sectors Contracts and contract changes The Uniform Commercial Code Responsibility of project architects and engineers Subcontracting, subcontract administration, and dispute avoidance Scheduling and delays Inspections and warranties Insurance, bonds, and termination Claims and disputes Environmental liability Bankruptcy And much more Filled with dozens of useful checklists, charts, and valuable sample forms, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law gives you the practical help you need to make sure you've got your legal bases covered. In the construction industry—as in any type of business—knowledge is power. This is especially true when it comes to knowledge of the complex body of local, state, and federal laws and regulations that apply to virtually every aspect of the construction industry. Now Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law arms you with the legal knowledge and practical insight you need to survive and thrive in today's business climate. Written by the attorneys at Smith, Currie & Hancock, one of North America's leading law firms focusing on construction contracts, law, and disputes, this straightforward guide is pitched to address the practical concerns of construction professionals. Complete, self-contained, and easy to use, it provides contractors, subcontractors, owners, and designers, as well as the attorneys who advise them, with instant access to all of the crucial legal principles pertinent to every phase of a construction project—from bidding to completion. In plain English, the book defines all of the important legal terms and concepts, informs you of your rights and responsibilities under the law, tells you what you need to know to avoid common legal pitfalls, and offers valuable tips on how to take advantage of both well-known and not-so-well-known aspects of construction law. The book also provides you with a wide variety of useful checklists, charts, and sample forms that help you to avoid unwelcome legal surprises that can cripple a project or kill a business. Comprehensive and up to date, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law is a peerless source of solid information and practical guidance for today's construction industry professional.
Download or read book Model Rules of Professional Conduct written by American Bar Association. House of Delegates and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Download or read book Construction Contracts written by John Murdoch and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-01-04 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the legal principles involved in construction contracts and their management and administration are an aspect of general contract law, the practical and commercial complexities of the construction industry have increasingly made this a specialist field. Recognizing this, Construction Contracts is a fully revised edition of the UK’s leading textbook on the law governing this area. Brought up to date with recent cases and developments in the law as it stands at July 2000, this new edition: takes full account of the effects of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, the Arbitration Act 1996, the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 and the changes in the legal system brought about by the Woolf reforms includes extended coverage of financial protection, construction insurance and tendering controls, as well as the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations has been revised to take account of changes to the common standard-form contracts, particularly the New Engineering Contract and the GC/Works family of contracts. Retaining the same basic approach as its successful predecessors, this important text introduces the general principles that underlie contracts in construction, illustrating them by reference to the most important standard forms currently in use.
Download or read book State and Local Construction Projects written by Daniel D. McMillan and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-07 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook highlights the critical differences that frequently exist between the law applicable to state and local public works versus private works so that owners, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals can avoid the many pitfalls and surprises that can arise due to such differences. Although the law of each state or local jurisdiction may vary in its particulars, there are a number of common differences between the law applicable to public and private projects. Familiarity with such differences enables those providing legal advice to participants on public projects and the participants themselves to better understand and discern the particular requirements of their state or local jurisdiction and how it differs from those applicable to private construction projects.
Download or read book State by state Guide to Design and Construction Contracts and Claims Alabama Missouri written by Michael Dodd and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: State-by-State Guide to Design and Construction Contracts and Claims, Second Edition provides a practical, state-by-state analysis of legal issues affecting architects, engineers, project owners, and construction contractors. Included are in-depth treatments of design and construction issues for all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Updated annually, this essential sourcebook covers each state in its own separate chapter written by leading construction industry attorneys from that jurisdiction, making it easy to find answers quickly for your jurisdictions. You'll find expert answers to such questions as: Are contract clauses that waive a potential claimant's statutory lien rights enforceable in your jurisdiction? Can you enforce andquot;pay-if-paidandquot; and andquot;pay-when-paidandquot; contract clauses in your jurisdiction? Is there a leading case or statute in your jurisdiction that specifically discusses the elements of a claim for breach of contract? Is there a leading case or statute in your jurisdiction that specifically addresses the elements of a claim for ordinary negligence, gross negligence, or professional negligence? What are the most common theories of recovery in the design and construction claim setting in a particular jurisdiction? What damages are recoverable in the context of design and construction claims in a particular jurisdiction? Designed to assist you in managing any type of litigation situation, the State-by-State Guide to Design and Construction Contracts and Claims, Second Edition offers expert explanations and analyses of the full range of contract and claim topics.
Download or read book Fifty State Construction Lien and Bond Law written by Stephen D. Butler and published by CCH. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many experienced construction lien and bond attorneys have learned the hard way that a failure to comply with a seemingly minor requirement of a particular statute may threaten to void contractor's or supplier's rights under that statute. Fifty State Construction Lien and Bond Law, Fourth Edition is the first and only in-depth state by-state guide to the law and business of construction liens and bonds. This valuable two-volume reference covers not only the legal issues but also essential instructions and unique procedures for proper filing and follow through steps. Fifty State Construction Lien and Bond Law, Fourth Edition guides you through similar and contrasting requirements, both between public and private projects, within the same state and among the different states. You'll get complete coverage of: Bid bonds Payment bonds Performance bonds Mechanics' liens Forms for preserving both lien and bond rights in each of the 50 states This indispensable two-volume reference is written by leading construction lien and bond experts from each of the fifty states - as well as District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and American Samoa. It provides authoritative coverage of mechanics' liens, payment bonds, performance bonds and bid bonds, along with comprehensive coverage of the statutes and analysis of the key cases in each state. There's even a chapter on federal payment bond law. You also get an entire section with the necessary forms for preserving liens and related payment remedies in all fifty states. Previous Edition: Fifty State Construction Lien and Bond Law, Third Edition, ISBN 9781454845409
Download or read book California Construction Law written by Kenneth C. Gibbs and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors provide practical information that can be used by all construction industry professionals, as well as detailed analyses of California construction law-both as codified in the statutes & as expressed by California courts. The topics in the book are organized in the same manner as they would actually arise in a construction project. First, it deals with pre-construction issues-licensing, bidding, & the formation of the construction contract. Then it discusses what happens when things go wrong-breach of contract by the owner and/or the contractor. An in-depth analysis is provided with regard to claims involving delay, disruption, & acceleration. Several chapters are then devoted to statutory remedies-mechanics' liens, stop notices, & bonds both on public & private works. Finally, coverage is provided on other issues & subjects involving the construction industry, including expanding liability, construction defect issues, bankruptcy, & alternative dispute resolution.
Download or read book International Construction Law written by Wolfgang Breyer and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-03-29 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction industry routinely operates across international borders, which means that construction professionals need to have a good understanding of how legislation in different jurisdictions might affect their work. This book is an in-depth analysis of international construction law from all the major jurisdictions of the world, alongside their relevant contract law principles, helping the reader to prepare for the complexity of an international construction project. The book begins by introducing the major families of law, before looking at individual jurisdictions. Each chapter is written by an experienced legal professional operating in that region and covers subjects such as: taking over, defects liabilities, warranties, design issues, termination, bonds and guarantees, limitation of liability, and more. The systems included are: German civil system (Germanic code) French civil system (Napoleonic code) English common law system GCC countries civil law system (with emphasis on UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt) Nordic legal system Chinese civil system Finally, the book will discuss the national standard construction contracts used in the differing legal systems and the widely used FIDIC contracts. The combination of truly international coverage with the practical insight of experienced practitioners means that this book will be invaluable to any professional involved in the construction industry including lawyers, project managers, contractors, and investors as well as academics in the field.
Download or read book More Sticks Bricks written by Suzanne M. McSorley and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Construction Law Update 2020 written by Sweeney and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2020 Construction Law Update provides current coverage of legal issues that have a practical impact on the day-to-day functioning of the very dynamic processes in a dynamic industry, that is, construction. Highlights of the 2020 update include: Five chapters take readers through notable cases throughout the past year in the various regions of the country including recent developments under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the False Claims Act (FCA), various federal regulations that potentially impact federal contractors, revised procedural rules in the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, and recent Department of Justice Memoranda impacting claims under the FCA. This edition also addresses developments in employees' health and safety issues as well as construction law developments. Contracting with the federal government comes with its own set of pitfalls. This year's chapter is written by a former JAG officer who has worked for and dealt with the government procurement process for over 40 years. Chances are his insight will bring new perspectives to navigating the treacherous federal government waters. Space. The Final Construction Site. This supplement contains an interesting and unique chapter dealing with building the International Space Station. Not a typical construction site, but a crowded one with fourteen different nations participating in the build. Who will get to and build on the Moon and Mars first? How do you build in zero gravity? Arbitration is a viable and popular alternative to the court process. The more you know and the more you prepare in advance, the better the outcome. Not only is arbitration a preference domestically, but with our global economy, arbitration is also a popular international option. Labor and employment should always be at the forefront of everyone's mind when putting together a team for a project, managing that team, or being part of the team. This chapter covers authorization to work, employment relationships, pay, ADA, sexual harassment and retaliation. These issues are not just for the owners and executives. We all have an obligation to the environment, and there are a myriad of environmental issues facing the construction industry today. Owners and contractors not only have to know how to build, but also have to know where to build and what impact that build will have on air and water pollution, stormwater, wastewater, noise, habitat loss, and much more. Why should an owner have a Suspension of Work clause in their contracts? This Update offers practical recommendations on what actions contractors should take to protect the recovery of damages and why these actions may help owners resolve claims in the field rather than the court. Note: Online subscriptions are for three-month periods. Previous Edition: Construction Law Update 2018, ISBN: 9781543810172¿
