Construction Contracts: Law and ManagementThis text examines the law governing construction contracts, and the management and administration of those contracts. The study of these aspects of construction law form a core part of most building and construction courses. Revised and updated, the book contains commentary on all key legislation, case law and contract amendments since June 1995. |
Contents
UK construction industry context | 1 |
Roles and relationships | 11 |
General contracting | 25 |
Design and build | 41 |
Management contracting | 57 |
Construction management | 71 |
Procurement and contract choice | 83 |
Tendering and contract formation | 109 |
Contractors claims for loss and expense | 211 |
Insurance and bonds | 223 |
Role of the contract administrator | 237 |
Health and safety obligations | 253 |
Subcontracts | 259 |
Nomination | 275 |
Financial remedies for breach of contract | 297 |
Defective buildings and subsequent owners | 311 |
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