Keating on Construction Contracts 9th ed

Keating on Construction Contracts 9th ed

By The Hon Sir Vivian Ramsey, Stephen Furst QC

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$602.41* $753.01 RRP Save: $150.60 (20%)

Date: 08/02/2012

Code: 9780414047921

Sweet & Maxwell, UNITED KINGDOM

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Description

 
"For the construction specialist it is quite simply indispensable." – Estates Gazette
 
"If there is such a thing as a building contract bible, this is it.” – Building Design
 
A classic construction law text, Keating on Construction Contracts is the 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, it covers all relevant legislation and case law, EC law, and the JCT Forms of Contracts and ICE Conditions of Contract. This popular title:
 
  • Shows how the underlying principles of contract law apply to building contracts
  • Interprets legislation and the various standard forms of construction contract
  • Illustrates how the law works in practice by detailed analysis of judicial decisions
  • Features key sections of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act including amendments in the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
  • Includes a new section dealing with delay and disruption claims
  • Covers case law from the UK and European jurisdictions.
 
Jurisdiction: UK/Commonwealth
 

Table of Contents

  • The nature of a construction contract
  • Formation of contract
  • Construction of contracts
  • The right to payment and varied work
  • Employer’s approval and architect’s certificates
  • Excuses for non-performance
  • Negligence and economic loss
  • Default of the parties – damages
  • The time for completion and liquidated damages
  • Default of the parties – various matters
  • Various equitable doctrines and remedies
  • Assignments, substituted contracts and subcontracts
  • Architects, engineers and surveyors
  • Public Procurement
  • Various legislation
  • Arbitration
  • The Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996
  • Litigation
  • The JCT Standard Form of Building Contract (2005). The ICE Form of Contract

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