Construction Law & Risk Management: Case Notes and Articles [Paperback]

J. Kent Holland Jr. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0972315810 | ISBN-13: 978-0972315814 | Publication Date: April 2003

This book compiles and organizes case notes, articles and papers written by well known and respected attorneys and professional consultants for original publication in a number of newsletters published by a variety of organizations including law firms, claim consultants, financial services providers, accountants, design professionals and contractors. Articles that do not include a specific byline were written by Kent Holland and first published in the ConstructionRisk.com Report, or a newsletter of one or more organizations to whom he contributes articles.

The cases and articles that are included in this book were selected based on their value for demonstrating risk management principles to be considered and applied. The intent is to give a sampling of issues and cases, and it is by no means a comprehensive study or complete compilation of important cases.

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About the Author

J. Kent Holland, Jr., Esq., is the Director of Risk Management Services for the Environmental and Design Professional Liability Unit of Arch Insurance Group, with headquarters in New York, and he is Of Counsel with the law firm of Wickwire Gavin, P.C. in Washington, D.C./Virginia. From 1982 through 1986, Mr. Holland served in the Office of General Counsel of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with responsibility for advising the Agency in rendering decisions concerning wastewater treatment construction grants disputes, contractor claims, bid protests, suspension and debarment matters, and minority business enterprise matters.

From 1995 through June 2002 Mr. Holland was the risk management consultant for the Design Professional Liability unit of Zurich North America Insurance, providing contract reviews and assisting in drafting several unique insurance policy forms, including the Owner's Protective Professional Indemnity Insurance (OPPI).

Mr. Holland's legal practice has emphasized construction and environmental law—representing project owners, design professionals, and construction contractors in contract negotiations, claim resolution, disputes and litigation. He has written and spoken extensively on the subjects of construction project risk management, including chapters in several Wiley Law books and Aspen Law books, and in the Construction Risk Management Manual published by International Risk Management Institute (IRMI).

Product Details

• Paperback: 310 pages
• Publisher: Ardent Publications (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972315810
• ISBN-13: 978-0972315814
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,855,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Buy for Construction Professionals, October 22, 2003

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Richard Garavito (East Rockaway, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Construction Law & Risk Management: Case Notes and Articles (Paperback)

The book is an elegant complilation of real world design and construction case law. It is concise, cogent and well presented.
Although it should be referenced in the case one is involved in litigation, it's true value is as a prerequisite primer prior to underatking any new design or construction project.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Construction Law Book Review, August 13, 2003

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rob hartley - See all my reviews

This review is from: Construction Law & Risk Management: Case Notes and Articles (Paperback)

Kent,
I have found the reference to be a valuable source of information on a broad range of problematic construction topics. The articles include abstracts of issues brought before Triers of Fact, providing both the issue basis and the decisions of contentious contract disputes. A helpful source for those desiring an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of issues before them. Thanks for your great work.

Rob Hartley
Sr Construction Consultant
TRS Consultants
San Ramon, CA.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Specific Points or Overview, July 24, 2003

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Frank Keres (Construction Risk Associates, Brookfield, Wi.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Construction Law & Risk Management: Case Notes and Articles (Paperback)

This book is an excellent resource for any one who is in Construction or deals with Contractors. If you need to know a specific point, the concise but well reasoned sections provide you an answer. Also, if you want an overview of Construction Risk, the book as a whole can do that.
This book should be utilized by Contractors, Insurance Brokers and Carriers and Attorneys. I have been a Contractor, Broker and Attorney and find it useful. I have used it as a resource and a way to review this arena. Take this book to lunch and read a few sections at a time.
As I do Construction Risk Consulting for Contractors, I find that this recap is an excellent way of keeping aware and it has provided resources for my business.