This is an excellent, comprehensive text on the law governing construction contracts and the management and administration of those contracts. Study of these aspects of construction law form a core part of most building and construction courses and the book has been widely adopted.
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'It would give someone who studied it a thorough understanding of the types of contractual arrangement available and the principles of law applicable to their operation.' Construction Management and Economics
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John Murdoch is Professor at the Department of Law, University of Reading. Will Hughes is from the Department of Construction Management, University of Reading.
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This review is from: Construction Contracts 3E: Law and Management (Paperback)
I bought this book believing it discussed US construction contract law and management. It is very good and explicit, BUT it discusses UK and not US laws.
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This book is about construction contracts. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
most building contracts, contract administrator, traditional general contracting, contractor possession, repudiatory breach, main contractor, contract sum analysis, fluctuations clause, management contractor, risk apportionment, performance specified work, minor works form, determination clause, completion supplement, retention money, practical completion, stage selective tendering, nominated supplier, planning supervisor, construction management contracts, interim certificate, insolvent person, management contracting, civil engineering contracts, portion supplement Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Court of Appeal, House of Lords, Construction Ltd, Joint Contracts Tribunal, Arbitration Act, Sons Ltd, Construction Co Ltd, Housing Grants, Hong Kong, Son Ltd, Foundations Ltd, Institution of Civil Engineers, Latham Report, Least Most Figure, New Zealand, North West Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board, Unfair Contract Terms Act, British Property Federation, European Union, John Mowlem, New Engineering Contract, Civil Estate, Defective Premises Act, Junior Books, Peak Construction New!
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This book is about construction contracts. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
most building contracts, contract administrator, traditional general contracting, contractor possession, repudiatory breach, main contractor, contract sum analysis, fluctuations clause, management contractor, risk apportionment, performance specified work, minor works form, determination clause, completion supplement, retention money, practical completion, stage selective tendering, nominated supplier, planning supervisor, construction management contracts, interim certificate, insolvent person, management contracting, civil engineering contracts, portion supplement Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Court of Appeal, House of Lords, Construction Ltd, Joint Contracts Tribunal, Arbitration Act, Sons Ltd, Construction Co Ltd, Housing Grants, Hong Kong, Son Ltd, Foundations Ltd, Institution of Civil Engineers, Latham Report, Least Most Figure, New Zealand, North West Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board, Unfair Contract Terms Act, British Property Federation, European Union, John Mowlem, New Engineering Contract, Civil Estate, Defective Premises Act, Junior Books, Peak Construction New!
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- The New Engineering Contract on page 23, page 106, and page 107
- Construction Law Journal 2001: v. 17 by Julian Holloway in Back Matter
- Health and Safety: Questions and Answers: A Practical Approach (Questions & Answers) by Pat Perry in Back Matter
- Professional Liability (Architectural Press Legal Guides) by Ray Cecil in Back Matter
- Arbitration Procedure on page 355
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- Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management in Construction: An International Perspective by Edward Davies in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Creating the Built Environment: The Practicalities of Designing, Constructing and Owning Buildings by Leslie Holes on page 315, and page 365
- Building on the Past: A Guide to the Archaeology and Development Process by G. McGill on page 265, and page 311
- Building Services Procurement by Christopher Marsh on page 42, and page 60
- Modern Construction Management by Frank Harris III in Back Matter
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