Construction Law

Construction Law Contents

Introduction to Construction Law
Construction Legal Frameworks
Construction Contract Formation
Contract Terms
Contract Procurement
Contract Administration
Construction Contract Interpretation
Standard Construction Contract Forms
Construction Contract Pricing Arrangements
Contract Breach and Termination
Construction Legal Risks
Construction Payment
Construction Warranties
Construction Indemnity
Construction Insurance
Construction Contract Performance
Construction Time
Construction Regulation
Construction Licensing
Construction Arbitration
Construction Variations
Construction Negligence
Construction Damages
Construction Remedies
Construction Intellectual Property
Home Building Contracts
Construction Subcontracts
Construction Health and Safety
Construction Bankruptcy and Insolvency
Construction Dispute Resolution
Construction Litigation

Further Reading (UK mainly)

Beale, H.G. et al. ( 2008 ) Chitty on Contracts, 30th edition Sweet & Maxwell .
Bernstein, R., Tackaberry, J. and Marriot, A. ( 2003 ) Bernstein ’ s Handbook of Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Practice, 4th edition Sweet & Maxwell .
Building Law Encyclopedia (2009), Wiley.
Carnell, N. ( 2005 ) Causation and Delay in Construction Disputes, 2nd edition Blackwell Publishing .
Chappell, D. ( 2006 ) Contractual Correspondence for Architects and Project Managers, 4th edition Blackwell Publishing .
Chappell, D. ( 2006 ) The JCT Intermediate Building Contracts 2005, 3rd edition Blackwell Publishing .
Chappell, D. ( 2006 ) The JCT Minor Works Building Contracts 2005, 4th edition Blackwell Publishing .
Chappell, D. ( 2007 ) The JCT Design and Build Contract, 3rd edition Blackwell Publishing .
Chappell, D. ( 2007 ) Understanding JCT Standard Building Contracts, 8th edition Taylor & Francis .
Chappell, D. and Willis, A. ( 2005 ) The Architect in Practice, 9th edition Blackwell Publishing .
Chappell, D., Powell – Smith, V. and Sims, J. ( 2005 ) Building Contract Claims, 4th edition Blackwell Publishing .
Eggleston, B. ( 2008 ) Liquidated Damages and Extensions of Time, 3rd edition Blackwell Publishing .
Furmston, M. P. ( 2006 ) Powell – Smith & Furmston ’ s Building Contract Casebook, 4th edition Blackwell Publishing .
Greenstreet, R., Chappell, D. and Dunn, M. ( 2002 ) Legal and Contractual Procedures for Architects, 5th edition Architectural Press .
Harris, B., Plantrose, R. and Tecks, J. ( 2007 ) The Arbitration Act 1996, 4th edition Blackwell Publishing .
Jones, M. A. and Dugdale, A. M. ( 2008 ) Clerk and Lindsell on Torts, 19th edition Sweet & Maxwell .
Jones, N. F. ( 1998 ) Set – Off and Adjudication in the Construction Industry, 2nd edition Blackwell Science .
Keane, P. J. and Caletka, A. F. ( 2008 ) Delay Analysis in Construction Contracts . Wiley – Blackwell .
Lewison, K. ( 2007 ) Interpretation of Contracts, 4th edition Sweet & Maxwell .

Lupton, S. ( 2002 ) Architect ’ s Handbook of Practice Management, 7th edition RIBA
Publishing .
Murdoch, J. and Hughes, W. ( 2007 ) Construction Contracts Law and Management,
4th edition Taylor & Francis .
Parris, J. ( 1982 ) Retention of Title on the Sale of Goods . Granada .
Powell, A., Stewart, R. et al. ( 2008 ) Jackson & Powell on Professional Liability, 6th
edition Sweet & Maxwell .
Ramsey, V. and Furst, S. ( 2008 ) Keating on Construction Contracts, 8th edition Sweet
& Maxwell .
Reiss, G. ( 2007 ) Project Management Demystified, 3rd edition Taylor & Francis .
Riches, J. L. and Dancaster, C. ( 2004 ) Construction Adjudication, 2nd edition Blackwell
Publishing .
Turnbull, C. ( 2007 ) McRoberts on Scottish Building Contracts, 2nd edition Blackwell
Publishing .
Walker, A. ( 1996 ) Project Management in Construction, 3rd edition Blackwell Science .
Wallace, I. N. D. ( 1995 ) Hudson ’ s Building and Engineering Contracts, 11th edition
Sweet & Maxwell .

Building and Construction Law

Contents of Building and Construction Law

Contents of this subject matter include:

The nature of the building and construction industries
Commercial procurement methods
Residential building and construction
Building and construction contracts
The role of the Superintendent
Construction claims and disputes
Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution
Litigation of building and construction disputes
Experts and expert evidence
Security of payments legislation

Introduction