Professional Negligence In Construction

What is professional negligence? What are the obligations of construction professionals in contract and in tort? In what circumstances might the difference between the obligations be important? These questions are of crucial importance not only to construction lawyers but also to contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers, and multi disciplinary practices. With the emphasis on the practical aspects of professional negligence in the construction industry and written in a straightforward yet authoritative way, this book is ideal for lawyers and students of construction and law as well as construction professionals at all levels.

Dealing with the liability of professionals in the construction industry, this self-contained work on negligence concentrates upon provisions which were introduced by the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. The construction industry continues to litigate increasingly and the law of negligence has developed rapidly in recent years. The likelihood of negligence claims arising between parties of a construction project has increased by the current proliferation of building projects. This book should be of value in assisting the professional in the construction industry to avoid and handle claims.

What is professional negligence? What are the obligations of construction professionals in contract and in tort? In what circumstances might the difference between the obligations be important? These questions are of crucial importance not only to construction lawyers but also to contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers, and multi-disciplinary practitioners. With an emphasis on the practical aspects of professional negligence in the construction industry and written in a straightforward yet authoritative way, this book is ideal for lawyers and students of construction and law as well as construction professionals at all levels.

This comparative international review of law and practice liability describes the framework in which lawyers, insurers, contractors and clients dealing with liability operate. The act of building involves risk and, in the case of damages occurring after construction, it is often hard to identify responsibility. This will be an essential reference for construction lawyers, insurers and other senior practitioners and managers in industry, based on research and analysis by CIB (Conseil International du Batiment) as part of the CIB series programme.

The #1 construction law guide for construction professionals Updated and expanded to reflect the most recent changes in construction law, this practical guide teaches readersthe difficult theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the construction business. It addresses the practical steps required to avoid and mitigate risks—whether the project is performed domestically or internationally, or whether it uses a traditional design-bid-build delivery system or one of the many alternative project delivery systems. Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional provides a comprehensive introduction to the important legal topics and questions affecting the construction industry today. This latest edition features: all-new coverage of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD); extended information on the civil False Claims Act; and fully updated references to current AIA, ConsensusDocs, DBIA, and EJDC contract documents. Chapters coverthe legal context of construction; interpreting a contract; public-private partnerships (P3); design-build and EPC; and international construction contracts. Other topics include: management techniques to limit risks and avoid disputes; proving costs and damages, including for changes and claims for delay and disruption; construction insurance, including general liability, builders risk, professional liability, OCIP, CCIP, and OPPI; bankruptcy; federal government construction contracting; and more. Fully updated with comprehensive coverage of the significant legal topics and questions that affect the construction industry Discusses new project delivery methods including Public-Private Partnerships (P3) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Presents new coverage of digital tools and processes including Electronically Stored Information (ESI) Provides extended and updated coverage of the civil False Claims Act as it relates to government construction contracting Filled with checklists, sample forms, and summary “Points to Remember” for each chapter, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional, Sixth Edition is the perfect resource for construction firm managers, contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers. It will also greatly benefit students in construction management, civil engineering, and architecture.

State-by-State Guide to Construction Contracts and Claims provides a practical, state-by-state analysis of legal issues affecting architects, engineers, project owners, and construction contractors. Included are in-depth treatments of design and construction issues for all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Updated annually, this essential sourcebook covers each state in its own separate chapter written by leading construction industry attorneys from that jurisdiction, making it easy to find answers quickly for your jurisdictions. You'll find expert answers to such questions as: Are contract clauses that waive a potential claimant's statutory lien rights enforceable in your jurisdiction? Can you enforce 'pay-if-paid' and 'pay-when-paid' contract clauses in your jurisdiction? is there a leading case or statute in your jurisdiction that specifically discusses the elements of a claim for breach of contract? is there a leading case or statute in your jurisdiction that specifically addresses the elements of a claim for ordinary negligence, gross negligence, or professional negligence? What are the most common theories of recovery in the design and construction claim setting in a particular jurisdiction? What damages are recoverable in the context of design and construction claims in a particular jurisdiction? Designed to assist you in managing any type of litigation situation, The State-by-State Guide to Construction Contracts and Claims offers expert explanations and analyses of the full range of contract and claim topics.