Construction Law: An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors [Hardcover]

A clear, concise introduction to construction law for professionals

Construction Law: An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors offers a comprehensive review of the U.S. legal environment, focusing on the legal concepts and issues applicable to the design and construction industries. Topics covered include:

• Basic legal principles
• Project participants
• Project delivery systems
• Construction contracts
• The design process
• Procurement
• Pricing construction projects
• Subcontractors and suppliers
• Time for performance
• Construction scheduling
• Contract administration
• The payment process
• Changes to the work
• Differing site conditions
• Termination of the construction contract
• Mechanic's liens
• Construction insurance
• Surety bonds
• Liability for defective construction
• Calculations of damages
• The Economic Loss Doctrine
• Alternative dispute resolution

This book serves as an excellent introduction to construction law for students as well as professionals in the construction industry.

Preface xix

1 Law and Government 1

1.1 Introduction 1

1.1.1 The Powers of Governments 1

1.1.2 City and County Governments 2

1.1.3 The Powers of the Federal Government 2

1.2 The Sources and Hierarchy of Law 3

1.2.1 The Constitution 3

1.2.2 Statutes and Ordinances 3