Construction Law For Managers Architects And Engineers

Author : Nancy J. White
Publisher : Delmar Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781418048471
Total Pages : 511 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Construction Law for Managers, Architects, and Engineers written by Nancy J. White and published by Delmar Pub. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction industry now has a clear, targeted resource for learning pertinent legal principles. Traditional books focus on general legal principles or general construction practices, while this book focuses on that critical place where the law and construction practices intersect. From labor law to contracts, property law to insurance, Construction Law for Managers, Architects, and Engineers uses real-world examples and clear, straightforward business language to transform complex legal jargon into relevant, applicable legal principles and strategies. This book serves as an ideal reference for managers, architects, engineers, construction executives, as well as a useful learning tool for students seeking the knowledge to succeed in these important fields.Check out our app, DEWALT® Mobile Pro(tm). This free app is a construction calculator with integrated reference materials and access to hundreds of additional calculations as add-ons. To learn more, visit dewalt.com/mobilepro.

Author : Gail Kelley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118229037
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Construction Law written by Gail Kelley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : William Jabine
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Case Histories in Construction Law written by William Jabine and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bruce M. Jervis
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Construction Law, Principles and Practice written by Bruce M. Jervis and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1988 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joseph T. Bockrath
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers and Architects written by Joseph T. Bockrath and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1995 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Desk-top guide to your professional rights and obligationsAre you prepared for legal problems that could easily come up in your practice? Will you know when it's wise to call a lawyer and how to work with him or her for outcomes favorable to you?In a new edition that takes a keen look at how the law is adapting to fast-changing technology, Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers & Architects, Sixth Edition, by Joseph T. Bockrath, gives you a sound foundation in basic legal principles, emphasizing yourown area of contracts and specifications. This savvy advisor uses illustrations drawn from recent litigation to help you understand:*Types of contracts*Performance or breach of contract obligations*Termination of contracts*Contracts for construction and engineering services...advertising for bids...proposals*Contract clauses relating to finances, including damage claims, extras, partial and withheld payments*Professional liability of architects and engineers*Much, much more

Author : John M. Mastin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119540186
Total Pages : 1004 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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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 2019-09-16 with total page 1004 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.

Author : Keith Pickavance
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1317859677
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Construction Law and Management written by Keith Pickavance and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Construction Law and Management explains the state of design information appropriate to a given procurement route, and the need to identify risks and strategies for managing them. This handy desk side reference offers a comprehensive guide to construction law and management and is essential reading for anyone in the construction, architecture and engineering industries.

Author : David Chappell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119540070
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Professional Practice for Architects and Project Managers written by David Chappell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains construction professional practice in an appealing, succinct, and relatively informal way This book details the management of construction projects from beginning to end, concentrating on the principles underlying what construction professionals like architects do. It covers the entire process—from the initial meetings with clients through the design, recruitment of a contractor, contract management, construction, and handover—all without referencing legal cases, contract clause numbers, laws, statutes, or the complex jargon that can muddle comprehension. The first part of Professional Practice for Architects and Project Managers offers enlightening chapters that cover: professional standards, perks of the job, bonds and parent company guarantees, office meetings, letter writing, the RIBA Plan of Work, and Building Information Modelling (BIM). The second section teaches all about dealing with the clients, and includes chapters that discuss the extent of services, fee negotiations, conflicts of interest, and more. Next the book looks at such on-the-job responsibilities as surveys, ground investigations, cost estimates, work schedules, letters of intent, etc. The final section goes over everything readers need to know about dealing with a building contract in progress, informing them about advance payments, insurance, site inspections, contractor disputes, terminations, final certificates, and more. Details the entire process of managing a construction project, including dealing with clients, the design process, running a construction project, and more Highlights what the construction professionals do in their positions Shows how principles of construction management are applied in practice Written in a reader-friendly and accessible way Professional Practice for Architects and Project Managers is an excellent resource for architects and other construction professionals such as contract administrators, project managers, quantity surveyors, and contractors.

Author : Donald Charrett
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000505707
Total Pages : 507 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contracts for Construction and Engineering Projects written by Donald Charrett and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-12-22 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contracts for Construction and Engineering Projects provides unique and invaluable guidance on the role of contracts in construction and engineering projects. The work explores various aspects of the intersection of contracts and construction projects involving the work of engineers and other professionals engaged in construction, whether as project managers, designers, constructors, contract administrators, schedulers, claims consultants, forensic engineers or expert witnesses. Compiling papers written and edited by the author, refined and expanded with additional chapters in this new edition, this book draws together a lifetime of lessons learned in these fields and covers the topics a practising professional might encounter in construction and engineering projects, developed in bite-sized chunks. The chapters are divided into five key parts: 1. The engineer and the contract 2. The project and the contract 3. Avoidance and resolution of disputes 4. Forensic engineers and expert witnesses, and 5. International construction contracts. The inclusion of numerous case studies to illustrate the importance of getting the contract right before it is entered into – and the consequences that may ensue if this is not done – makes this book essential reading for professionals practising in any area of design, construction, contract administration, preparation of claims or expert evidence, as well as construction lawyers who interact with construction professionals.

Author : Sido
Publisher : Wolters Kluwer
ISBN 13 : 1454845163
Total Pages : 2708 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Architect and Engineer Liability: Claims Against Design Professionals, 4th Edition written by Sido and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 2708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now you can keep construction design exposure to a minimum! Prepared for design and construction professionals and their attorneys, this comprehensive, up-to-date resource is written by eminent authorities in the field. Architect and Engineer Liability: Claims Against Design Professionals, Fourth Edition details all relevant topics: risk management, alternative dispute resolution, trial conduct, handling shop drawings, insurance and surety, and more. You'll get straightforward answers to all your legal questions, as well as examples of the valuable lessons learned by leading design and construction experts.