Environmental concerns are involved in almost every construction project. Here's the first book that will give you advice on key environmental issues in public and private projects. It will prepare you for environmental problems encountered in bidding, contract drafting, claims, damages, liens, and bonding and insurance. You'll also get listings of environmental agencies, a checklist for Phase I environmental surveys, sample proposals for Phase I and II site assessments, remediation subcontracts, and site safety plans. Other topics covered include federal considerations and a chapter devoted to asbestos remediation. With this book, you'll discover how to anticipate and manage hidden environmental issues and problems during construction projects.
When are you entitled to recover bid preparation costs? What is the design professional's liability to a contractor? When does a subcontractor have a legal right to terminate? Who may...
This volume contains recommendations on strategies, tactics, & techniques used in construction litigation. It explains fundamental theories & principles & analyzes more than 1000 cases.
International Construction Law examines the key issues and legal concepts that U.S. companies and their lawyers face with construction projects that cross international borders, as well as providing invaluable practical...
This book is the definitive primer on the subjects which are at the heart of every construction law dispute. Written by highly regarded construction attorney, with 13 chapters which explain...
Suffering from chronic project headaches? Relief is on the way! PM pro George Ritz has written the prescription for the efficient, profitable, and headache-free management of any capital project. Total...
Exceptionally practical and authoritative, this introduction to construction contracting as it applies to typical, every-day situations explains theoretical ideas in terms of what really happens in practice.* Reflects the authors...
Using a transactional and interdisciplinary approach, this challenging yet accessible casebook examines the legal, business, and tax issues of real estate financing. Completely revised for both currency and accessibility, Modern...
Desk-top guide to your professional rights and obligationsAre you prepared for legal problems that could easily come up in your practice? Will you know when it's wise to call a...
The sixth edition of this classic text (written primarily for senior and graduate level architecture, engineering, construction management, and law students) provides a bridge between the academic and real worlds....
In recent years, the construction industry has increasingly relied on American Institute of Architects forms and those from other construction associations. Consequently, practitioners need strategies on how and when to...