Be prepared with the bestselling guide to the laws that govern
construction
Knowledge of construction law and employment law is essential to
running a successful construction business. This Fourth Edition of
the bestselling Smith, Currie Hancock''s Common Sense
Construction Law provides a practical introduction to the
significant legal topics and questions affecting construction
industry professionals. Like its popular previous editions, this
Fourth Edition translates the sometimes-confusing theories,
principles, and established rules that regulate the business into
clear, lay-person''s English.
This new edition updates the comprehensive scope of its
predecessors with:
Coverage of the newly issued and recently revised
industry-standard contract documents produced by the AIA,
ConsensusDOCS, and EJCDC for 20072008
A CD featuring sample contracts and documents from AIA,
ConsensusDOCS, and EJCDC that familiarizes readers with these
important documents, and aids in
關於作者:
Smith, Currie Hancock LLP was founded in 1965. With
offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Tallahassee
and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Washington,
D.C., the firm has nationally recognized practices in the areas of
construction law, government contracts, and environmental law. The
firm represents clients in all fifty states, as well as Mexico,
Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
THOMAS J. KELLEHER Jr. is a Senior Partner with Smith, Currie
Hancock LLP.
G. Scott Walters is a Partner with Smith, Currie Hancock
LLP.
目錄:
Preface.
Author Biographies.
1. The Legal Context of Construction.
2. Alternative Contracting Methods.
3. Preparing to Work In A New State: Preproposal and Performance
Considerations.
4. Competing For the Contract.
5. Intepreting the Contract.
6. The Uniform Construction Code and the Construction
Industry.
7. The Authority and Responsibility of the Design official.
8. Subcontract Administration and Dispute Avoidance.
9. Contract Changes.
10. Differening Site Conditions.
11. Schedules, Delays, and Acceleration.
12. Inspection, Acceptance, Warranties, and Commissioning.
13. Management Techniques to Limit Risks and Avoid Disputes.
14. Payment Bonds.
15. Performance Bonds and Termination.
16. Proving Costs and Damages.
17. Construction Industry Environmental and Safety Concerns.
18. Construction Insurance.
19. Labor and Employment Issues Affecting the Construction
Industry.
20. Bankruptcy in the Construction Setting.
21. Resolution of Construction Disputes of Federal Government
Construction Contract Disputes.