ABSTRACT

A little book that’s big on information, the Architect’s Legal Pocket Book is the definitive reference guide on legal issues for architects and architectural students. This handy pocket guide covers key legal principles which will help you to quickly understand the law and where to go for further information.

Now in its third edition, this bestselling book has been fully updated throughout to provide you with the most current information available. Subjects include contract administration, building legislation, planning, listed buildings, contract law, negligence, liability and dispute resolution. This edition also contains new cases and legislation, government policy, contract terms and certificates including the RIBA contract administration certificates, inspection duties and practical completion, The Building a Safer Future, Proposals for Reform of the Building Safety Regulatory System Report, the Hackitt review, the Report of the Independent Inquiry into the Construction of Edinburgh Schools and practical issues facing architects.

Illustrated with clear diagrams and featuring key cases, this is a comprehensive guide to current law for architects and an invaluable source of information. It is a book no architect should be without.

chapter 1|18 pages

Legal framework

chapter 2|51 pages

Legislation

chapter 3|72 pages

Town and country planning

chapter 4|47 pages

Land law

chapter 5|19 pages

General principles of the law of tort

chapter 6|20 pages

General principles of contract law

chapter 7|45 pages

Types of construction contracts

chapter 8|44 pages

Contract administration

chapter 9|9 pages

Dispute resolution

chapter 10|26 pages

Design coordination