Construction Law (eBook)

A clear, concise introduction to construction law for professionals

Construction Law: An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors offers a comprehensive review of the U.S. legal environment, focusing on the legal concepts and issues applicable to the design and construction industries. Topics covered include:

• Basic legal principles
• Project participants
• Project delivery systems
• Construction contracts
• The design process
• Procurement
• Pricing construction projects
• Subcontractors and suppliers
• Time for performance
• Construction scheduling
• Contract administration
• The payment process
• Changes to the work
• Differing site conditions
• Termination of the construction contract
• Mechanic's liens
• Construction insurance
• Surety bonds
• Liability for defective construction
• Calculations of damages
• The Economic Loss Doctrine
• Alternative dispute resolution

This book serves as an excellent introduction to construction law for students as well as professionals in the construction industry.

GAIL S. KELLEY is a Professional Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional as well as a licensed attorney in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Gail has an extensive background in design and construction having worked in construction management, structural design, and structural evaluation.

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A clear, concise introduction to construction law for professionals Construction Law: An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors offers a comprehensive review of the U.S. legal environment, focusing on the legal concepts and issues applicable to the design and construction industries. Topics covered include: Basic legal principles Project participants Project delivery systems Construction contracts The design process Procurement Pricing construction projects Subcontractors and suppliers Time for performance Construction scheduling Contract administration The payment process Changes to the work Differing site conditions Termination of the construction contract Mechanic's liens Construction insurance Surety bonds Liability for defective construction Calculations of damages The Economic Loss Doctrine Alternative dispute resolution This book serves as an excellent introduction to construction law for students as well as professionals in the construction industry.