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020			_a9789351340058
082			_a343.7307 HIN-J
100			_aHinze, Jimmie
245			_aConstruction contracts / _cJimmie Hinze
250			_a3rd ed.
260			_aIndia _bMcGraw Hill Education _c2011
300			_a542 p.
365			_aINR _b810.00.
500			_aConstruction 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
650			_aUnited States
650			_aConstruction contracts
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