TY - BOOK AU - Mason,Jim TI - Construction law: from beginner to practitioner SN - 9781138933316 AV - KD2435 .M376 2016 U1 - 343/.07869 23 PY - 2016/// CY - London PB - Routledge KW - Construction industry KW - Law and legislation KW - Great Britain KW - Construction contracts KW - Law KW - eflch KW - fast KW - ukslc N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - 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 ER -