Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, w. CD-ROM: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471662097 ISBN 13: 9780471662099

Verlag: Wiley & Sons, 2005

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The bestselling guide to the laws that govern construction

Knowledge of construction law and employment law is essential to running a successful construction business. Now, industry professionals don't have to rely on lawyers to translate the sometimes-confusing theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the business. In plain English, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Third Edition provides a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting construction industry professionals.

General contractors, subcontractors, owners, and surety bond agents will turn to this updated edition of the bestselling guide again and again for:
* Information on intrastate licensure and practice
* Advice on "Best Value" source selection and alternative project delivery systems
* Recent trends in claim resolution, including recovery of compensation for delays, extra work, and differing site conditions
* Expanded coverage on industry safety and environmental issues, including the latest information on project safety, indemnity, mold risks, and insurance coverage issues
* Helpful "Points to Remember" summarizing important concepts and useful "Checklists" make concepts easy to implement in real-world practice
* Advice on successfully managing employment issues in the construction industry


Complete with a CD-ROM containing over 180 sample contracts and documents from AIA, AGC, and EJCDC, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Third Edition is an invaluable reference for industry professionals whose jobs rely on their ability to avoid unwelcome legal surprises that can cripple a project or kill a business.

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THOMAS J. KELLEHER, JR. is Senior Partner and Managing Partner for Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP.

Founded in 1965, SMITH, CURRIE & HANCOCK LLP is one of the most highly respected construction law firms in the world.

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The bestselling guide to the laws that govern construction

Knowledge of construction law and employment law is essential to running a successful construction business. Now, industry professionals don't have to rely on lawyers to translate the sometimes-confusing theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the business. In plain English, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Third Edition provides a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting construction industry professionals.

General contractors, subcontractors, owners, and surety bond agents will turn to this updated edition of the bestselling guide again and again for:

• Information on intrastate licensure and practice
• Advice on "Best Value" source selection and alternative project delivery systems
• Recent trends in claim resolution, including recovery of compensation for delays, extra work, and differing site conditions
• Expanded coverage on industry safety and environmental issues, including the latest information on project safety, indemnity, mold risks, and insurance coverage issues
• Helpful "Points to Remember" summarizing important concepts and useful "Checklists" make concepts easy to implement in real-world practice
• Advice on successfully managing employment issues in the construction industry

Complete with a CD-ROM containing over 180 sample contracts and documents from AIA, AGC, and EJCDC, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Third Edition is an invaluable reference for industry professionals whose jobs rely on their ability to avoid unwelcome legal surprises that can cripple a project or kill a business.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0471662097
• ISBN 13: 9780471662099
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 3
• Anzahl der Seiten: 576
• Herausgeber: Kelleher Thomas J.
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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