Construction Law: An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors
A clear, concise introduction to construction law for professionalsConstruction 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 principlesProject participantsProject delivery systemsConstruction contractsThe design processProcurementPricing construction projectsSubcontractors and suppliersTime for performanceConstruction schedulingContract administrationThe payment processChanges to the workDiffering site conditionsTermination of the construction contractMechanic's liensConstruction insuranceSurety bondsLiability for defective constructionCalculations of damagesThe Economic Loss DoctrineAlternative dispute resolutionThis book serves as an excellent introduction to construction law for students as well as professionals in the construction industry.