ABSTRACT

Now in a fully updated second edition, The Law of Construction Disputes is a leading source of authoritative and detailed information on the whole area of construction law including contracts and their performance, third parties, pursuing claims and dispute resolution. It covers the construction dispute process by analysing the main areas from which disputes arise, up to date case law, and how to effectively deal with construction project disputes once they have arisen. This edition expands on advanced practitioner issues, as well as the emerging law of construction disputes on an international basis and gives the practitioner all the case law needed in one concise volume.

The book examines the methods and methodology of construction law, not only for a common law context, but also under other legal systems. Readers will be guided through the various international contract formats governing construction, alongside applicable case law. Additionally, they will be shown the correct contract provisions and forms used to prevent disputes from escalating in order to reach successful conclusions without litigation.

Including expert advice and many relevant reference materials, this book is an extremely helpful guide to legal practitioners and construction professionals.

chapter 1|40 pages

INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES

chapter 2|32 pages

THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

chapter 3|36 pages

DESIGN DISPUTES AND LIABILITY

chapter 4|16 pages

SITE CONDITIONS

chapter 5|14 pages

THE SUBCONTRACTOR

chapter 6|14 pages

DEFENCES TO CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES

chapter 8|16 pages

TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

chapter 9|34 pages

THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS

chapter 10|46 pages

TYPES OF CLAIMS

chapter 11|8 pages

COLLATERAL WARRANTIES

chapter 12|32 pages

NON-CONTRACT LIABILITY

chapter 13|18 pages

TIME AT LARGE AND TIME-BAR CLAUSES

chapter 14|44 pages

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

chapter 15|50 pages

KEY ISSUES IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION