Construction contracts - law and management. 5th edition
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Explains the fundamental principles of construction contract law, using examples from a range of standard-form contracts provided by JCT, FIDIC, NEC and ICC. Looks at the UK construction sector context while also providing guidance on: roles and relationships; general contracting; design-build; construction management; collaborative contracting; risk allocation and procurement decisions; contract choice; tendering and contract formation; liability in contract and tort; contractor's obligations; employer's obligations; responsibility for design; time; payment; contractor's delay and disruption costs; insurance and bonds; role of the contract administrator; sub-contracts; financial remedies for breach of contract; defective buildings and subsequent owners; suspension and termination of contracts; non-adversarial dispute resolution; and adversarial dispute resolution.
Author
Hughes, W., Champion, R. and Murdoch, J.
History
Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.
ISBN
9780415657044
Subjects
- Contracts
- Legal issues and management
Publisher History
An imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group, Routledge publishes books in the humanities, social sciences, built environment, education, health, and other professional subjects.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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