Construction Contracts was written to serve as a learning tool and reference guide. The fundamentals of contract law are presented, along with an in-depth treatment of the construction topics which most frequently result in litigation illustrated by example cases. In addition, the author provides an overview of other critical construction-related issues, including the procurement process for construction contracts, methods of dispute resolution, surety bonds, construction insurance, construction safety and construction labour laws. Construction Contracts 3e was written as a learning tool and reference guide. The fundamentals of contract law are presented, along with an in-depth treatment of the construction topics which most frequently result in litigation illustrated by example cases. In addition, the author provides an overview of other critical construction-related issues, including the procurement process for construction contracts, methods of dispute resolution, surety bonds, construction insurance, construction safety, and construction labour laws. The book is of a manageable size for a one-semester course and is suitable for undergraduate or graduate construction or architecture students.
The 3rd edition incorporates many changes in construction law, regulation, and practice during the past decade.

Features:
Added Information on new developments in the construction industry, including day labour agencies, independent contractors, reverse option bidding and many other topics.
Updated Coverage on significant changes in laws, regulations and practices, including recordkeeping requirements, OSHA fines and penalties, performance bonds and personnel law. Your students will have the advantage of current material that they can take with them to their careers.
Numerous Examples of Real Cases are spread throughout the book to illustrate key points. Over 100 cases help give the student an understanding of the judicial system's role in the construction industry and help them learn to assess contract terms and risk.
Table of Contents:
Description of the Construction Industry
Construction Contracting Methods
The Nature of Contracts
Issues Concerning Real Property
Agents
Forms of Organizations
Contract Disputes and Torts
Surety Bonds
The Bidding Phase
Construction Contract Documents
Unit Price, Cost-Plus and Lump Sum Contracts
Changes
Changed Conditions
Matters of Time
Payments
Warranty
Construction Insurance
Subcontractors and Subcontracts
International Construction Contracts
Methods of Dispute Resolution
Professional Ethics
Construction Safety
Labour Relations in Construction
Appendix