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Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry 7th Edition

Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry 7th Edition

Author: Allan Ashworth; Srinath Perera
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781138693937

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780273745600
Published In: March 2018
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject and reinforces the changes that are taking place within the construction industry. The book looks at contract law within the context of construction contracts, it examines the different procurement routes that have evolved over time and particular aspects relating to design and construction, lean methods of construction and the advantages and disadvantages of PFI/PPP and its variants. It covers the development of partnering, supply chain management, design and build and the way that the clients and professions have adapted to change in the procurement of buildings and engineering projects.

This book is an indispensable companion for students taking undergraduate courses in Building and Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, and Project Management. It is also suitable for students on HND/C courses in Building and Construction Management as well as foundation degree courses in Building and Construction Management.

Key features of the new edition include:

A new chapter on Value for Money in line with the greater emphasis on added value throughout the industry today
A new chapter covering developments in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and a chapter discussing issues around Carbon Pricing
Deeper coverage of the strategies that need to be considered in respect of contract selection
Improved upon discussion of sustainability and the increasing importance of resilience in the built environment
Concise descriptions of some the more important construction case laws

List of Figures

List of Tables

List of Boxes

Preface

Table of Statutes

Part 1 Contract Law

1. The English Legal System

2. Legal Aspects of Contracts

3. Discharge of Contracts

4. Remedies for Breach of Contract

5. Settlement of Disputes

Part 2 Procurement