This book provides a broad overview of the laws relevant to the practice of architecture, engineering, and geoscience in Canada. Legal concepts and language are simplified and presented in practical, rather than theoretical, terms to provide professionals and students a sufficient background to identify legal issues. This text is an excellent reference for professionals and an excellent study aid for the Professional Practice Exam.

The primary focus of this text is to provide a bridge for students between the academic world and the real world. This bridge is built through an understanding of what is law, how law is created, how law affects almost every activity of human conduct, and how legal institutions operate. Intended mainly for architectural and engineering students, but increasingly for those in business schools and law schools, this text features a clear, concise, and jargon-free presentation. It probes beneath the surface of legal rules and uncovers why these rules developed as they did, outlines arguments for and against these rules, and examines how they work in practice. Updated with the most recent developments in the legal aspects of architectural, engineering, and the construction processes, this text is also a valuable reference for practitioners and has been cited in over twenty-five court decisions. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Thoroughly revised, plain-language explanations of legal issues that impact today’s practicing engineersThis fully updated guide helps engineers navigate the complicated legal issues they encounter in their work. The book focuses on Canadian engineering practices and discusses the latest international rules and regulations. Contracts, liability issues, and intellectual property and tax laws are covered in full detail.Written by a recognized expert in the field, Law for Professional Engineers: Canadian and Global Insights, Fifth Edition features concise, easy-to-understand explanations of the legal issues that impact engineering. You will get relevant examples from Canadian case law that demonstrate real-world applications of each legal concept. The book provides practical advice that will help engineers navigate the complexities of international projects, whether they are based in Canada, in the U.S., or anywhere else in the world.•Cuts out the legalese and explains concepts from an engineer’s perspective•Includes expanded coverage of engineering ethics•Written by an expert on international construction law and dispute resolution

As a judge, Beverley McLachlin is known for her unique ability to stand up for the values and beliefs that reflect the best of Canadaand Canadians. As chief justice, she led the way to assisted suicide legislation, greater recognition of aboriginal rights and title, safe injection sites for drug users and many other changes that have had a dramatic impact on Canadian life. Less well known is how she encouraged collegiality within the Supreme Court and led Canadian judges to pay closer attention to real-world information about the issues they are considering. Her defence of the independence of the court and her own personal integrity when she was attacked by Stephen Harper — an incident discussed and documented in this book — underline her strength of character and integrity. This book sketches Beverley McLachlin's experiences growing up in rural Alberta, attending university, becoming a lawyer and then a judge. At a time when governments were seeking qualified women for senior positions in Canada's courts, she was selected by politicians, both Liberal and Conservative, to fill progressively higher positions. As leading Canadian writers on the role of the judiciary in Canada, Ian Greene and Peter McCormick offer readers a balanced, informed perspective on her time on the Supreme Court — a role that was remarkable for her prodigious work and the clarity of her decisions.

This comprehensive textbook introduces engineers and geoscientists to the structure, practice, and ethics of their professions and encourages them to apply ethical concepts in their professional lives. It is a comprehensive reference for engineers and geoscientists in any branch of these professions, in any province or territory of Canada. The book is intended for practicing professionals, recent graduates, and senior undergraduates and is an excellent study guide for the practice and ethics part of the Professional Practice Examination (PPE) required for licensing in every province and territory.

The definitive resource for designer-led projects The Architect's Guide to Design-Build Services offers authoritative knowledge and industry insight to architects considering entry into the burgeoning practice of design-build project delivery. Written by architects and other professionals with expertise in risk management, law, ethics, finance, and contracts, this instructive guide addresses the roles architects can assume during a design-build project, including leading the project, acting as subcontractor, and forming a joint venture with a contractor. Developed by the AIA Design-Build Professional Interest Area, this book offers the real-world expertise of thirty industry leaders from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, who share their experience and know-how on such topics as: Starting out in design-build Risks and rewards of design-build delivery Succeeding in a design-build practice Design-build education Essential practice information Ethics and licensing laws State laws regulating both architects and contractors are summarized to help busy firms bring design-build projects through to successful completion in a variety of jurisdictions. The Architect's Guide to Design-Build Services is the most complete, definitive resource for architects, contractors, and attorneys involved in designer-led projects.