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Smith, Currie & Hancock's common sense construction law : a practical guide for the construction professional / edited by Thomas J. Kelleher, Jr., John M. Mastin, Jr, and Ronald G. Robey.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Construction contracts--United States.
- Construction contracts -- United States.
- Construction industry--Law and legislation--United States.
- Construction industry -- Law and legislation -- United States.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (900 p.)
- Edition:
- 5th ed
- Other Title:
- Smith, Currie and Hancock's common sense construction law
- Common sense construction law
- Place of Publication:
- Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, c2015.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Cut through the legalese to truly understand construction law Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law is a guide for non-lawyers, presenting a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting the construction industry. Now in its fifth edition, this useful guide has been updated to reflect the most current developments in the field, with new information on Public Private Partnerships, international construction projects, and more. Readers will find full guidance toward the new forms being produced by the AIA, AGC, and EJDC, including a full review,
- Contents:
- The legal context of construction
- Interpreting the contract
- Alternative contracting methods
- Public private partnerships
- International construction contracts
- Working in a new state : pre-proposal & performance considerations
- Competing for the contract
- The uniform commercial code and the construction industry
- Authority and responsibility of the design professional
- Subcontract administration and dispute avoidance
- Contract changes
- Differing site conditions
- Schedules, delays, and acceleration
- Inspection, acceptance, warranties, and commissioning
- Management techniques to limit risks and avoid disputes
- Payment bonds
- Performance bonds and terminations
- Proving costs and damages
- An overview of environmental and safety concerns on the construction site
- Construction insurance
- Labor and employment issues affecting the construction industry
- Bankruptcy in the construction setting
- Resolution of construction disputes
- Federal government construction contracting : an overview.
- Notes:
- Includes index
- ISBN:
- 1-118-85815-8
- 1-118-85809-3
- 9781118858097
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