Cornes' design liability in the construction industry
By: Sarah Lupton
Contributors: Cornes, David L.
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2012
Place of publication: West Sussex, UK; Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 430
ISBN-13: 9781444330069
Subjects: Construction contracts; Architects; Malpractice; Engineers
Other titles: Design liability in the construction industry
Description: Although other books cover a wide range of aspects of construction liability, this book draws together all the elements that relate specifically to design. It covers build procurement, two stage tendering and partnering arrangements, technical innovations in construction, and much more.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The industry context; title: Liability under contract; title: Law of tort: Part 1; title: Law of tort: Part 2; title: Liability under statute; title: Nature of liability for professional negligence; title: Fitness for purpose liability; title: Duty to warn; title: Duties in detail; title: Liability to third parties: 'novation' and collateral warranties; title: Damages; title: Limitation; title: Measures for limiting liability; title: Standard forms of contract; title: Standard forms of appointment; title: Professional indemnity insurance; title: Design liability in the EU; title: Design liability in other jurisdictions.