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.

- The planning system - Financing the project - Public sector projects - Public/private sector partnerships - Tender process - The construction contract - Construction insurance - Ways of operating - Working with others - Working internationally - The engineer's appointment - Collateral warranties - Professional indemnity insurance - Copyright and intellectual property - Employment law - Computers and IT - Law of contract - Law of tort - Environmental law - Health and safety law - Insolvency in construction - Administration of claims - Litigation - Arbitration - Adjudication

The newly revised and updated Construction Law, Second Edition provides a complete orientation to the construction industry and its processes, and it can be used for introductory survey courses or more advanced courses oriented towards litigation or transactions.

The authors provide practical information that can be used by all construction industry professionals, as well as detailed analyses of California construction law-both as codified in the statutes & as expressed by California courts. The topics in the book are organized in the same manner as they would actually arise in a construction project. First, it deals with pre-construction issues-licensing, bidding, & the formation of the construction contract. Then it discusses what happens when things go wrong-breach of contract by the owner and/or the contractor. An in-depth analysis is provided with regard to claims involving delay, disruption, & acceleration. Several chapters are then devoted to statutory remedies-mechanics' liens, stop notices, & bonds both on public & private works. Finally, coverage is provided on other issues & subjects involving the construction industry, including expanding liability, construction defect issues, bankruptcy, & alternative dispute resolution.

A much-needed guide to this complex area, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the issues involving insurance encountered in the process of construction projects. It proposes practical solutions to all the problems likely to be faced when negotiating construction contracts, insurance policies, or insurance claims.

Principles and Practices of Construction Law presents the most common areas of law encountered in the construction industry in an easy-to-read format. Geared to those not yet studying law, the legal concepts are simplified and presented in a basic and simple format that is understandable, practical and devoid of excessive legal detail that can be overwhelming. The book is designed to build readers' ability to think critically, solve legal problems and write comprehensible solutions to claims and issues arising in the construction process. The volume provides an introduction to the legal system and the maxims of law, and addresses applying and using the law, logic, preparing legal arguments and briefing cases, law, ethics, and morality, relationships among the parties on the project, bidding, specification and plans, delays, and acceleration, differing, and unforeseen site conditions, warranties, termination of the contract and contract damages, torts, joint liability and indemnity and dispute resolution. For construction industry professionals interested in a basic understanding of important legal concepts.

Construction Contracts focuses on the law governing construction contracts, and the management and administration of these contracts.