Construction law for managers, architects, and engineers / Nancy J. White.

By: White, Nancy J [author]
Publisher: Clifton Park, New York : Thomson Delmar Learning, c2008Description: xiii, 511 pages : illustrations, forms ; 25 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781418048471; 141804847XSubject(s): Construction contracts -- United States | Construction industry -- Law and legislation -- United StatesDDC classification: 343.73078624 LOC classification: KF902 | .W47 2008Online resources: Table of contents only | Publisher description | Contributor biographical information
Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction to Government and Dispute Resolution Processes in the United States Overview Chapter 2: Mistakes in Bids, Defective Construction, and Differing and Unforeseen Site Conditions Chapter 3: Employment and Labor Law Chapter 4: Forms of Doing Business, Project Delivery Methods, and Contractual Relationships Common in Construction Projects Chapter 5: Bonds, Liens, and Waivers Chapter 6: Legal Issues Relating to Plans and Specifications Chapter 7: Contract Formation, Breach, and Damages Chapter 8: Changes, Additions, and Delays Chapter 9: Scope of the Contract Chapter 10: Environmental, Real Property, and Intellectual Property Law Chapter 11: Insurance Chapter 12: Torts and Warranties Chapter 13: Sales of Materials and Supplies Chapter 14: Killer Clauses Appendix A: Notice of Commencement (Michigan Law) Appendix B: Notice of Furnishing (Michigan Law) Appendix C: Claim of Lien
Summary: The construction industry now has a clear, targeted resource for learning pertinent legal principles. Traditional books focus on general legal principles or general construction practices, while this book focuses on that critical place where the law and construction practices intersect. From labor law to contracts, property law to insurance, Construction Law for Managers, Architects, and Engineers uses real-world examples and clear, straightforward business language to transform complex legal jargon into relevant, applicable legal principles and strategies. This book serves as an ideal reference for managers, architects, engineers, construction executives, as well as a useful learning tool for students seeking the knowledge to succeed in these important fields.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Government and Dispute Resolution Processes in the United States
Overview
Chapter 2: Mistakes in Bids, Defective Construction, and Differing and Unforeseen Site Conditions
Chapter 3: Employment and Labor Law
Chapter 4: Forms of Doing Business, Project Delivery Methods, and Contractual Relationships Common in Construction Projects
Chapter 5: Bonds, Liens, and Waivers
Chapter 6: Legal Issues Relating to Plans and Specifications
Chapter 7: Contract Formation, Breach, and Damages
Chapter 8: Changes, Additions, and Delays
Chapter 9: Scope of the Contract
Chapter 10: Environmental, Real Property, and Intellectual Property Law
Chapter 11: Insurance
Chapter 12: Torts and Warranties
Chapter 13: Sales of Materials and Supplies
Chapter 14: Killer Clauses
Appendix A: Notice of Commencement (Michigan Law)
Appendix B: Notice of Furnishing (Michigan Law)
Appendix C: Claim of Lien

The construction industry now has a clear, targeted resource for learning pertinent legal principles. Traditional books focus on general legal principles or general construction practices, while this book focuses on that critical place where the law and construction practices intersect. From labor law to contracts, property law to insurance, Construction Law for Managers, Architects, and Engineers uses real-world examples and clear, straightforward business language to transform complex legal jargon into relevant, applicable legal principles and strategies. This book serves as an ideal reference for managers, architects, engineers, construction executives, as well as a useful learning tool for students seeking the knowledge to succeed in these important fields.

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