[PDF] 1991 Wiley Construction Law Update eBook

Author : Esq Sweeney
Publisher : Aspen Publishers
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 16,17 MB
Release : 1998-03-11
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ISBN : 9781567068269

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For the past decade, legal and business professionals in the construction industry have eagerly anticipated the annual release of this best-selling guide. The 1998 Wiley Construction Law Update provides in-depth analysis of critical, need-to-know legal and business developments from every corner of the construction industry. Comprised of 18 informative chapters--each written by an expert of team of experts from the legal, business and government sectors--the 1998 Update offers timely, practical analysis on these issues of national importance: the launching of the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) General Conditions--new AIA Document A201 Additional insured endorsements Other peoples' insurance (OPI) coverage in construction projects Limitations on design professional liability Recent developments in arbitration law Multi-prime contracting Owners' remedies for damage to property Correction or withdrawal of a bid; government contracts Liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and more! You get clear, in-depth explanations of recent case law and statutory developments, plus on-point practical guidance to help you make informed strategic and tactical moves. The 1998 Wiley Construction Law Update also brings you up-to-date with new developments impacting the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Northwest and Western regions of the U.S. These include: new state legislation affecting payment obligations, minority business enterprise requirements, bidding rights and obligations, contractual rights and obligations, building Code issues, taxation, and more!

Author : Esq Sweeney
Publisher : Aspen Publishers
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 38,8 MB
Release : 2000-06-30
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ISBN : 9780735513488

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For the past decade, legal and business professionals in the construction industry have eagerly anticipated the annual release of this best-selling guide. the 2000 Wiley Construction Law Update, in its tenth year, chronicles and communicates changes in the construction industry. Comprised of 15 informative chapters--each written by an expert or experts in the field--the 2000 Update offers these contributing authors' timely, practical analysis on many current issues in the construction industry. Some are listed below: Experienced attorney and construction consultant shares his critique of judicial forums for their failure to enter or recognize the real world of construction. European perspective on the concept of benchmarking and its benefits to the construction industry in identifying and responding to customers' needs. CGL insurance coverage and the issues of liabilities in contracts, economic damages, and business risks. Recent developments and comments on 'Pay if Paid' clauses and the debates over them in the courts and state legislatures. Issue of waiver of consequential damages. Recent developments in change order law, including a review of the manner in which formal change order procedures may provide a trap for unwary contractors and formidable defenses for an owner when they are not fulfilled. Use of Special Masters in construction litigation pursuant to Rule 53 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Recent developments in federal construction contracts. New and important developments in six discrete geographical regions (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Northwest, and West) of the U.S.

Author : Overton A. Currie
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons Incorporated
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 32,14 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471133223

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This is a yearbook of current and important legal developments affecting the construction industry. It is intended to provide insight and information about those changes, analyze developments that have already influenced the industry and anticipate those that will in the future.

Author : Thomas J. Kelleher, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 627 pages
File Size : 45,31 MB
Release : 2005-02-04
Category : Law
ISBN : 0471662097

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The bestselling guide to the laws that govern construction Knowledge of construction law and employment law is essential to running a successful construction business. Now, industry professionals don't have to rely on lawyers to translate the sometimes-confusing theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the business. In plain English, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Third Edition provides a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting construction industry professionals. General contractors, subcontractors, owners, and surety bond agents will turn to this updated edition of the bestselling guide again and again for: Information on intrastate licensure and practice Advice on "Best Value" source selection and alternative project delivery systems Recent trends in claim resolution, including recovery of compensation for delays, extra work, and differing site conditions Expanded coverage on industry safety and environmental issues, including the latest information on project safety, indemnity, mold risks, and insurance coverage issues Helpful "Points to Remember" summarizing important concepts and useful "Checklists" make concepts easy to implement in real-world practice Advice on successfully managing employment issues in the construction industry Complete with a CD-ROM containing over 180 sample contracts and documents from AIA, AGC, and EJCDC, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Third Edition is an invaluable reference for industry professionals whose jobs rely on their ability to avoid unwelcome legal surprises that can cripple a project or kill a business.

Author : Neal J. Sweeney
Publisher : Wolters Kluwer
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 36,40 MB
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 1454857196

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For the past twenty one years, legal and business professionals in the construction law industry have eagerly anticipated the annual release of this best-selling guide. The Construction Law Update chronicles and communicates changes in the construction law industry. Comprised of 14 informative chapters -- each written by an expert or experts in the field -- the 2015 Edition offers these contributing authors' timely, practical analysis on many current issues in the construction law industry. Construction Law Update brings you up-to-date with new developments impacting six major geographical regions of the United States: Southeast, Northeast, Southwest, West, Northwest, and Midwest. For these regions, you'll discover what's happening in vital areas like: New legislation affecting payment obligations Bidding rights and obligations Contractual rights and obligations Bonds and liens Insurance and sureties Building Code issues Arbitration And more!