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Construction Law in Australia has long been regarded as an authoritative yet accessible text on the law relating to building and construction in Australia and has been completely revised for this third edition.

This highly respected work provides a comprehensive overview of the law and is an invaluable resource for students, legal practitioners and construction professionals including engineers, architects and builders.

Ian Bailey SC and Matthew Bell share their expertise through succinct, yet accurate, legal statements which assist the reader by explaining the legal and practical context in which the industry operates.

Key topics include:

The Australian legal system
Understanding the law
Regulation of construction
Participants in the industry
Contract law
Tort law
Property law
Procurement methodologies
Key issues in construction contracts
Standard forms
Professional liability
Dispute avoidance, management and resolution
Conduct of construction disputes

In addition, the book outlines a wealth of resources to help readers understand the latest developments in each area.

Many signficant developments in the law since the last edition are considered, including:

Security of payment/adjudication
Proportionate liability
Relationship-based contracting
Consumer law
Reform of arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution.

Construction Law in Australia, 3rd edition provides students, practitioners and construction professionals with an accessible, affordable and authoritative resource on the law in Australia.