Construction Contracts: Law and Practice 2nd Edition

Provides a clear and practical approach to construction contracts
Offers extensive coverage of arbitration and adjudication
Written by a highly regarded practitioner guaranteeing the highest quality commentary and analysis
New to this edition

Full coverage of all the legislation and case law since the publication of the first edition in March 2006, including the changes proposed in the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
Offers a new chapter on partnering
Revised and updated appendices to include and the amendments to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 proposed by the Local Democracy, Economic Development, and Construction Act 2009
The second edition of this well-regarded title continues to take a clear and practical approach to the law and practice relating to construction contracts in the UK. It provides comprehensive coverage of the substantive law and modern dispute resolution procedures in the field of construction.

Throughout the work the author provides key practical tips including: where and when you issue proceedings; what the judges will expect and their preferences; and how trials can be made shorter. A separate section also examines enforcement of adjudicator's awards covering recent case law on this area. This is carefully examined and digested in detail to ensure the reader has an understanding of the pitfalls of enforcement.

The second edition covers all relevant case law and legislation since the publication of the first edition in 2006 including the changes proposed under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill. It includes a new chapter on partnering and revised and updated appendices to include the amendments to the Housing Grants, Construction, and Regeneration Act 1996.

Readership: Solicitors and barristers practising in construction law; construction professionals, architects and engineers.