Construction Contract Law covers the essentials of this key subject. In clear and accessible language it looks at how the law has developed, the reasoning behind key contract clauses, and how contract law is applied in practice. It is an invaluable guide for students at undergraduate, postgraduate and construction professional level. Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to the construction industry will also find it a useful and informative guide to the operation of construction contracts. This second edition has been thoroughly updated, and incorporates recent developments in both the law and the way that it is handled, including changes as a result of the new JCT 05 contract.
Table of Cases Table of statutes and regulations List of abbreviations Preface and Acknowledgements
1. The nature of construction contracts. 2. Outline of the law of obligations. 3. The formation of construction contracts. 4. Consideration. 5. The role of the architect and the engineer. 6. The main obligations of the contractor. 7. The main obligations of the employer. 8. Time and provisions for Delay. 9. Variations and the Right to Payment. 10. Payment and certification. 11. Subcontracting. 12. Supply contracts. 13. Design Liability of Professionals and contractors. 14. Liabilities post-completion. 15. Determination and damages. 16. Methods of dispute resolution.
