Ice Manual of Construction Law

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-7277-4087-8
Verlag: Emerald Publishing Limited

Buch, Englisch, Band 8, 568 Seiten, Format (B × H): 224 mm x 279 mm, Gewicht: 1814 g

Reihe: ICE Manuals

Now part of the ICE manuals series, ICE manual of construction law is the essential legal reference for all construction professionals. Written for non-lawyers by experts from the largest specialist construction law firms and leaders from within the construction industry, ICE manual of construction law considers the practical and commercial implications of case law and legislation and delivers practical guidance and a breadth of knowledge that is unrivalled by any other publication. Covering current UK and European legislation, the most important construction law issues are addressed as they may arise on a project – from planning, financing and procurement, through operational issues and general law, such as insurance, employment, contracts, health and safety, environmental issues, to construction disputes and dispute resolution.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ramsey, Vivian

Minogue, Ann

Baster, Jenny

Reilly, Michael

O'Reilly, Michael

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Bauindustrie, Baugewerbe
• Rechtswissenschaften Bürgerliches Recht Privates Baurecht, Architektenrecht

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Legal issues arising during the course of the construction project

The planning system
Financing the project
Public sector projects
Public-private partnerships
Facilities management contracts
Procurement route
The construction contract
Tender process
Construction insurance
Bonds, parent company guarantees and other security
Operational issues in an engineering practice

Ways of operating
Joint ventures
International offices
The consulting engineer's appointment
Collateral warranties
Professional indemnity insurance
Employment law
Intellectual property
General Law

The law of contract
Construction health and safety I: Enforcement, HSW Act and management duties
Construction health and safety II: Industry & hazards specific regs, work equip. & workplace safety
Insolvency in construction
Law of tort
Environmental issues
Construction Disputes

Administration of claims
Litigation for the construction industry
Arbitration
Adjudication
Alternative dispute resolution