Construction law : from beginner to practitioner / Jim Mason.

By: Mason, Jim (James Robert) [author.]Material type: TextTextPublisher: London : Routledge, 2016Description: xvii, 378 pages ; 23 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781138933316; 1138933317; 9781138933323; 1138933325Subject(s): Construction industry -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain | Construction contracts -- Great Britain | Law | Construction contracts | Construction industry -- Law and legislation | Great Britain | LawDDC classification: 343/.07869 LOC classification: KD2435 | .M376 2016Summary: This innovative book provides a thorough and comprehensive guide to construction law of Great Britain by blending together black letter law and socio-legal approaches. This mixed methodology makes an ideal introduction to the subject for those studying to enter the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry in a professional capacity. Designed to equip the student with all they need to know about construction law, the topics covered include: The fundamentals of law and the English legal system; contract, business, tort and property law; procurement, subcontracting and partnering; building information modelling (BIM) and best practice; dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration, litigation and adjudication. The book's suitability for study is enhanced by its logical structure, chapter summaries and further reading lists whilst the role of law in achieving a more collaborative and less confrontational AEC industry is examined in detail.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

This innovative book provides a thorough and comprehensive guide to construction law of Great Britain by blending together black letter law and socio-legal approaches. This mixed methodology makes an ideal introduction to the subject for those studying to enter the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry in a professional capacity. Designed to equip the student with all they need to know about construction law, the topics covered include: The fundamentals of law and the English legal system; contract, business, tort and property law; procurement, subcontracting and partnering; building information modelling (BIM) and best practice; dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration, litigation and adjudication. The book's suitability for study is enhanced by its logical structure, chapter summaries and further reading lists whilst the role of law in achieving a more collaborative and less confrontational AEC industry is examined in detail.

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