Handbook on Construction Law and Arbitration provides a comprehensive analysis of legal issues arising in construction and infrastructure projects. The book covers contract management, dispute resolution, and arbitration mechanisms, offering practical insights into handling construction-related disputes. It integrates legal principles with industry practices, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of construction law and arbitration proceedings.
Key Features
- Detailed coverage of construction law and infrastructure contracts
- Explanation of arbitration procedures and dispute resolution mechanisms
- Focus on contract management and risk allocation
- Insights into handling construction disputes and claims
- Contributions from legal experts and senior professionals
- Practical approach combining law and industry practices
- Structured for professional and academic reference
This book is highly suitable for legal practitioners, arbitrators, engineers, project managers, and professionals working in the construction and infrastructure sector. It is also beneficial for law students and researchers specializing in arbitration and commercial law. Individuals involved in contract drafting, dispute resolution, and project management will find this book particularly useful for practical application and legal understanding.
| Chapters | Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Contracting Arrangements in the Construction Industry |
| 2 | Public Procurement |
| 3A | Fundamental Principles Related to Delay in Construction Contracts |
| 3B | No Damages for Delay: An Indian Perspective |
| 4 | Scope of Works and Variations in Construction Contracts |
| 5 | Ground Conditions |
| 6 | Dealing with Design Liability Disputes in Construction Arbitration |
| 7 | Subcontractors, Consultants, and Contractual Provisions |
| 8 | Legislative Requirements in the Field of Construction Law |
| 9 | Securities in Construction Contracts in India |
| 10 | Insurance |
| 11A | Liabilities Arising out of Construction Contracts |
| 11B | Claims in Construction Contracts |
| 12 | Limitation of Liability |
| 13 | The Law on Termination of Construction Contracts |
| 14 | Formula-Based Damages Assessment in Construction Contracts |
| 15 | Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for Construction Disputes under Standard Forms of Contract |
| 16A | Alternative Dispute Resolution in India: The Push Towards Mediation and Institutional Arbitration |
| 16B | Construction Project Claim Avoidance: Risk Management and Effective Dispute Prevention |
| 17 | The Arbitration Agreement |
| 18 | Judicial Developments on Stamping of Arbitration Agreements and Awards in India: Conflicts, Clarity, and the Way Forward |
| 19 | Selection of Arbitral Tribunals in Construction Disputes |
| 20 | Conduct of Arbitration Proceedings |
| 21A | Conducting Preliminary Meeting, Applications |
| 21B | Granting Interim Relief |
| 22 | Drafting Directions and Orders |
| 23 | Evidence and Expert Evidence |
| 24 | Preparation for a Full Arbitration Hearing |
| 25 | Award in Arbitration |
| 26 | Award Writing |
| 27 | Enforcement and Challenges to Arbitral Award |
| 28 | Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in Construction Disputes |
