[PDF] Wiley Construction Law Update 1993 eBook

Author : Esq Sweeney
Publisher : Aspen Publishers
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 17,61 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 : 32,15 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 : 23,98 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 : John M. Mastin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 773 pages
File Size : 16,32 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1119540178

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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 : Gail Kelley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,51 MB
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 1118229037

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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.