Architect And Engineer Liability

Now you can keep construction design exposure to a minimum! Prepared for design and construction professionals and their attorneys, this comprehensive, up-to-date resource is written by eminent authorities in the field. It details all relevant topics

Now you can keep construction design exposure to a minimum! Prepared for design and construction professionals and their attorneys, this comprehensive, up-to-date resource was written by eminent authorities in the field. It details all relevant topics: risk management, alternative dispute resolution, trial conduct, handling shop drawings, insurance and surety, and more. You'll get straightforward answers to all your legal questions, as well as examples of the valuable lessons learned by leading design and construction experts.

This text focuses on methods available to design professionals for avoiding or defending against legal actions.

Claims of malpractice against architects and engineers have increased in frequency and in monetary value in recent years. Assuming no knowledge of law, this book explains, in simple language, the fundamental concepts involved. The bases for liability are described, together with how to minimize claims. The process by which arguments over claims are resolved is also covered. 32 case studies illustrate how malpractice claims actually arise and how the courts rule on them. The material on expert witnesses should be of particular value to any architect or engineer faced with the prospect of appearing in a courtroom as a witness.