Keating Construction Dispute Resolution Handbook

'Keating Construction Dispute Resolution Handbook' provides straightforward and pragmatic advice on dealing with construction disputes, at all stages, using principles that are applicable internationally. It covers the complete spectrum of dispute resolution expertise required by construction professionals.

This handbook provides up-to-date information on the various forms of dispute resolution which have recently become available and discusses the more established procedures. It is written by a team of chartered engineers with hands-on experience and practising barristers from one of the UK's top specialist chambers who deal exclusively with engineering and construction disputes in straightforward language, without jargon and without assuming prior knowledge.

The "Construction Dispute Resolution Handbook" provides construction professionals and lawyers with straightforward and pragmatic advice on dealing with construction disputes, at all stages, using principles that are applicable internationally.

Construction Dispute Resolution Handbook explains procedures that will avoid disputes arising and provides step-by-step advice to reaching a satisfactory resolution of any disputes that do occur. There are seven forms of construction dispute resolution in regular use - arbitration, adjudication, litigation, mediation, dispute boards, expert determination and early neutral evaluation - the differences between these are explained with practical help and guidance on making effective use of the whole range of procedures available when a dispute arises. This handbook provides lawyers, engineers and other construction professionals with guidance on formulating a strategy to minimise the time and costs expended on getting a decision or settlement, with the ultimate aim of resolving a dispute satisfactorily and benefitting clients. Model arbitration notices, adjudication referral notices, mediation papers, pleadings and other useful documents and checklists, as well as addresses for key bodies, and information on how to get internet access to legal cases are included. Written for both the practitioner and the student, in an easy-to-read style that gives straightforward accounts of how to deal with construction disputes at all stages

"This best practices manual will show you how to use alternative dispute resolution to handle construction disputes. Construction mediation experts Silver and Furlong explain strategies for minimizing conflict before, during and after a project. You'll achieve solutions faster, save significant amounts of money, and maintain business relationships for future projects."--Pub. desc.

With a chapter on public procurement by Sarah Hannaford ; A commentary on JCT forms of contract by Adirian Williamson, and a commentary of the infrastructure conditions of contract by John Uff

Online current version of Keating on construction contracts. Available through the Westlaw database. University username and password required.