Description
A classic construction law text Keating on Construction Contracts is a first port of call for all research on the history and principles governing building contracts, their practical application and their interpretation by the courts. Renowned for its accessible style, and reliable authority the title covers all relevant legislation and case law, EC law, and the FIDIC, NEC3, JCT Forms of Contracts and ICE Conditions of Contract.
The book offers solicitors, barristers and construction professionals detailed and authoritative commentary on all issues relating to construction contracts and presents in depth practical help in a concise style, discussing legal principles, analysing judicial decisions, interrogating standard forms and interpreting legislation.
What’s New:
- A new chapter on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- A revised chapter now dealing with all construction professionals
- Updates on recent appellate and TCC decisions
- An expanded chapter commenting on FIDIC forms
- Commentary on the latest NEC form, NEC4
- Contents:
- Chapter 1 The Nature of a Construction Contract
- Chapter 2 Formation of Contract
- Chapter 3 Construction of Contracts
- Chapter 4 The Right to Payment and Varied Work
- Chapter 5 Employer’s Approval and Architect’s Certificates
- Chapter 6 Excuses for Non-performance
- Chapter 7 Negligence, Economic Loss, Liability to Third Parties and Nuisance
- Chapter 8 Delay and Disruption Claims
- Chapter 9 Financial Recovery and Causation
- Chapter 10 Liquidated Damages and Penalties
- Chapter 11 Default of the Parties ¬– Various Matters
- Chapter 12 Various Equitable Doctrines and Remedies
- Chapter 13 Assignments, Substituted Contracts and Sub-contracts
- Chapter 14 Architects, Engineers and Surveyors
- Chapter 15 Public Procurement
- Chapter 16 Various Legislation
- Chapter 17 Arbitration and ADR
- Chapter 18 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
- Chapter 19 Litigation
- Chapter 20 The JCT Standard Form of Building Contract (2011 EDN)
- Chapter 21 The Infrastructure Conditions of Contract, 2014 EDN
- Chapter 22 The FIDIC Standard Forms
- Chapter 23 NEC3 Contract
- Appendix A The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 as Amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
- Appendix B The Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998, as Amended
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