
Construction Contracts
Jimmie Hinze(Author)
McGraw-Hill Professional (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 16. October 2010
Book
Hardback
560 pages
978-0-07-339785-6 (ISBN)
Description
Construction Contracts 3e was written to serve as a learning tool and reference guide. The fundamentals of contract law are presented, along with an in-depth treatment of the construction topics which most frequently result in litigation illustrated by example cases. In addition the author provides an overview of other important construction-related topics, including the procurement process for construction contracts, methods of dispute resolution, surety bonds, construction insurance, construction safety, and construction labor laws. The book is of a managable size for a one-semester course and suitable for undergraduate or graduate construction or architecture students.The 3rd edition incorporates many changes in construction law, regulation, and practice that have occurred during the past decade.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Illustrations
163 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 43 mm
Weight
1179 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-339785-6 (9780073397856)
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Person
Jimmie Hinze, (University of Florida at Gainesville) is the Director of the School of Building Construction.
Content
1 Description of the Construction Industry2 Construction Contracting Methods3 The Nature of Contracts4 Issues Concerning Real Property5 Agents6 Forms of Organizations7 Contract Disputes and Torts8 Surety Bonds9 The Bidding Phase10 Construction Contract Documents11 Unit Price, Cost-Plus, and Lump Sum Contracts12 Changes13 Changed Conditions14 Matters of Time15 Payments16 Warranty17 Construction Insurance18 Subcontractors and Subcontracts19 International Construction Contracts20 Methods of Dispute Resolution21 Professional Ethics22 Construction Safety23 Labor Relations in Construction Appendix