The best-selling guide to the laws that govern construction

Knowledge of construction law and employment law is essential to running a successful construction business. Now, industry professionals don't have to rely on lawyers to translate the sometimes-confusing theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the business. In plain English, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Third Edition provides a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting construction industry professionals.

General contractors, subcontractors, owners, and surety bond agents will turn to this updated edition of the best-selling guide again and again for:

• Information on intrastate licensure and practice Advice on "Best Value" source selection and alternative project delivery systems Recent trends in claim resolution, including recovery of compensation for delays, extra work, and differing site conditions Expanded coverage on industry safety and environmental issues, including the latest information on project safety, indemnity, mold risks, and insurance coverage issues Helpful "Points to Remember" summarizing important concepts and useful "Checklists" make concepts easy to implement in real-world practice
• Advice on successfully managing employment issues in the construction industry

Complete with a CD-ROM containing over 180 sample contracts and documents from AIA, AGC, and EJCDC, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Third Edition is an invaluable reference for industry professionals whose jobs rely on their ability to avoid unwelcome legal surprises that can cripple a project or kill a business. 624 pp.

Smith, Currie & Hancock's LLP Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional, 3rd Edition - Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Author biographies
• 1. The Legal Context of Construction
• 2. Alternative Contracting Methods: Multiprime Contracting, Construction Management, and Design Build
• 3. Preparing to Work in a New State: Preproposal and Performance Considerations
• 4. Competing for the Contract
• 5. Interpreting the Contract
• 6. The Uniform Commercial Code and the Construction Industry
• 7. The Authority and Responsibility of the Architect/Engineer
• 8. Subcontract Administration and Dispute Avoidance
• 9. Contract Changes
• 10. Differing Site Conditions
• 11. Schedules, Delays, and Acceleration
• 12. Inspection, Acceptance, Commissioning, and Warranties
• 13. Management Techniques to Limit Risks and Avoid Disputes
• 14. Payment Bonds
• 15. Performance Bonds and Termination
• 16. Proving Costs and Damages
• 18. Construction Insurance
• 19. Successfully Managing Workers in the Construction Industry
• 20. Bankruptcy in the Construction Setting
• 21. Resolution of Construction Disputes
• 22. Federal Government Construction Contract Disputes
• About the CD-ROM
• Index