Principles of Construction Law

Part 1 Introductory topics 1. Introduction: the construction industry and construction law 2. An outline of some aspects of the legal system 3. A review of statutory provisions affecting construction work Part 2 Contracts 4. An introduction to contracts in the construction industry 5. Formation of contract 6. Contract terms: general considerations 7. Ending of construction and consultancy contracts 8. Restitution in the absence of a contract 9. Payment for construction work performed under contract 10. The time for performance of construction contracts 11. Defining the contract work 12. The obligation of the employer to cooperate with the contractor 13. Subcontracting 14. Certificates issued under construction contracts 15. Assignments of contractual benefits 16. Consultancy contracts Part 3 Torts in construction 17. The law of tort in construction 18. Negligence and the duty of care 19. Breach of the duty of care in negligence 20. Negligence: the requirement for resulting damage before action 21. The law of neighbours: nuisance and Rylands v Fletcher Part 4 Miscellaneous topics in construction law 22. Damages for breach of contract and breach of tortious obligations 23. Joint and vicarious liability 24. Avoiding, limiting and insuring against liability risks for construction and consultancy work 25. The resolution of construction law disputes 26. The role of construction professionals in the administration of construction contracts and resolution of construction law disputes 27. International aspects of construction law Bibliography Index