Construction Contracts
Construction Contracts 3e was written to serve as a learning tool and reference guide. The fundamentals of contract law are presented, along with an in-depth treatment of the construction topics which most frequently result in litigation illustrated by example cases. In addition the author provides an overview of other important construction-related topics, including the procurement process for construction contracts, methods of dispute resolution, surety bonds, construction insurance,...
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Construction Contracts 3e was written to serve as a learning tool and reference guide. The fundamentals of contract law are presented, along with an in-depth treatment of the construction topics which most frequently result in litigation illustrated by example cases. In addition the author provides an overview of other important construction-related topics, including the procurement process for construction contracts, methods of dispute resolution, surety bonds, construction insurance, construction safety, and construction labor laws. The book is of a managable size for a one-semester course and suitable for undergraduate or graduate construction or architecture students.The 3rd edition incorporates many changes in construction law, regulation, and practice that have occurred during the past decade.
Preface1Description of the Construction Industry12Construction Contracting Methods113The Nature of Contracts194Issues Concerning Real Property305Agents466Forms of Organizations557Contract Disputes and Torts688Surety Bonds749Acquiring Contractor Services9310Construction Contract Documents12011Unit Price, Cost-Plus, and Lump Sum Contracts13812Changes14713Changed Conditions15714Matters of Time16615Payments19416Warranty20217Construction Insurance21018Subcontractors and Subcontracts23419International Construction Contracts26220Methods of Dispute Resolution27121Professional Ethics29322Construction Safety30823Labor Relations in Construction318Glossary329Appendix337Answers to Selected Review Questions377Index431
