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Legal and Contractual Procedures for Architects, Fifth Edition [Paperback]

Robert Greenstreet PhD RIBA (Author), David Chappell BA MA PhD ARIBa (Author), Michael Dunn BSc (Hons) LLB LLM FRICS FCIArb (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0750654082 | ISBN-13: 978-0750654081 | Publication Date: February 14, 2003 | Edition: 5

A practical guide which provides a route map through the legal and contractual maze of everyday architectural practice. Clear flow-charts, checklists, guides to action and sample documents enable the reader to find essential information at a glance.

Highly selective bibliographies list precise references for more detailed study.

This fifth edition has been comprehensively revised to deal with the recent changes in legislation and protocol and includes a new section on adjudication.

* Gives you all the basic knowledge needed to cope with legal and professional issues
* Includes clear flow-charts, checklists, guides to action and sample documents that enable the reader to find essential information at a glance
* Comprehensive, concise, simplified source of practical information

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Highly selective bibliographies list precise references for more detailed study.

This fifth edition has been comprehensively revised to deal with the recent changes in legislation and protocol and includes a new section on adjudication.

* Gives you all the basic knowledge needed to cope with legal and professional issues
* Includes clear flow-charts, checklists, guides to action and sample documents that enable the reader to find essential information at a glance
* Comprehensive, concise, simplified source of practical information

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'Essential solid text on how to run a job and avoid law suits'
Designer's Journal

'An invaluable book for students and young architects embarking on practice.'
RIBA Journal

'A model of concision.'
Building Design

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The fourth edition of this book has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of all the changes in the legal and administrative aspects of architecture. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Paperback: 108 pages
Publisher: Architectural Press; 5 edition (February 14, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0750654082
ISBN-13: 978-0750654081
Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,306,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The basic 'rules' of society have developed through the common law, and are governed by the doctrine of stare decisis, constraining English judges to stand by past decisions of superior courts. Read the first page

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nomination instruction, relevant caselaw, performance specified work, final date for payment, practical completion, interim certificate, nominated suppliers, priced bills, nominating body, contract sum, provisional sums, quantity surveyor, initial notice, final certificate, approved inspector, main contract, referring party, planning supervisor, good defects, accordance with the contract, building contract

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Main Contractor, Architect's Instruction, Contract Administrator, Contract Bills, High Court, Secretary of State, Sub-Contract Works, Building Act, House of Lords, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Court of Appeal, Employer The Law, Hedley Byrne, Warranty Agreement, Employer Architect, Unfair Contract Terms Act, Fire Precautions Act, Local Authority Edition

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Planning Under Pressure, Third Edition (Urban and Regional Planning Series) by John Friend in Back Matter
The New Engineering Contract on page 54
Professional Liability (Architectural Press Legal Guides) by Ray Cecil in Back Matter
Criminal Law (with 2000 Supplement) by EZ Rules on page 3
Health and Safety (Statutory Instruments) by The Stationery Office on page 26

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Professional Practice 101: Business Strategies and Case Studies in Architecture by Andrew Pressman on page 229
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