Built on the wealth of practical, commercial and legal experience accumulated by the authors, Hudson’s Building and Engineering Contracts provides a comprehensive update on the law and interpretation of construction contracts.
Frequently cited in court Hudson’s is written in a clear and accessible way, providing guidance to the practical and commercial realties of construction projects to all those who work in the industry.
Key features:
- Delivers in-depth explanation and interpretation of the law relating to construction contracts
- Considers all key standard construction contracts: JCT, NEC, ICE, FIDIC
- Provides guidance and clarification on issues arising from disputes relating to the interpretation of construction contracts
- Considers contracts in context of the ever expanding associated legislation and case law
- Covers areas including Insurance and Indemnities, Bonds and Guarantees and Arbitration
- Details the responsibilities and obligations of architects, engineers and surveyors involved in the contracts
- Provides a logical examination of the process of Tenders and Estimates through to Approvals and Certificates
- Explores the actions of Vesting and Seizure, Forfeiture and Determination and Assignment
- Provides commentary designed to be accessible to all construction professionals Coverage extends to the commonwealth, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong and the US
