Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction ProfessionalJohn Wiley & Sons, 04/02/2005 - 588 páginas The bestselling guide to the laws that govern construction Knowledge of construction law and employment law is essential to running a successful construction business. Now, industry professionals don't have to rely on lawyers to translate the sometimes-confusing theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the business. In plain English, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Third Edition provides a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting construction industry professionals. General contractors, subcontractors, owners, and surety bond agents will turn to this updated edition of the bestselling guide again and again for:
Complete with a CD-ROM containing over 180 sample contracts and documents from AIA, AGC, and EJCDC, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Third Edition is an invaluable reference for industry professionals whose jobs rely on their ability to avoid unwelcome legal surprises that can cripple a project or kill a business. |
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... Lien Law Peculiarities Is Essential / 41 Lien Law Protections and Procedures Vary Greatly from State to State / 42 “Almost Right” Is Almost Always Not Good Enough / 42 A Valid Claim of Lien Does Not Guarantee Payment / 43 Arm Yourself ...
... Lien Waivers / 178 Prime Contractor Financing of Subcontractors / 178 Remedies for Defective Performance / 179 Remedies for Delayed Performance / 179 Relationship between Subcontractor and the Owner : May the Prime Contractor Assert the ...
... 14.4 Recovery under Payment Bonds for Extra Work or Delay Costs / 358 14.5 The Effect of Payment Bonds on Lien Rights / 359 xvi CONTENTS 14.6 The Surety's Defenses to Payment Bond Liability 02_662097 ftoc.qxd 12/1/04 3:56 PM Page xv.
... Lien Waivers / 362 Points to Remember / 363 15 Performance Bonds and Termination Performance Bonds / 365 Fundamentals of Suretyship / 365 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.7 15.8 15.9 364 Performance Bonds Are Not Insurance Policies / 365 ...
... / 497 20.26 Earned but Unpaid Contract Funds / 497 20.27 Constructive Trust / 497 20.28 Equitable Lien / 498 484 xxii CONTENTS 20.29 Joint Check Agreements / 498 20.30 Setoff 02_662097 ftoc.qxd 12/1/04 3:56 PM Page xxi.
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Author biographies | 1 |
Construction Management and Design Build | 9 |
CONTENTS | 22 |
Preproposal | 32 |
Points to Remember | 47 |
Competing for the Contract | 48 |
Points to Remember | 87 |
CONTENTS | 89 |
Points to Remember | 265 |
8 | 274 |
Points to Remember | 294 |
Appendixes | 321 |
Payment Bonds | 351 |
6 | 359 |
IndemnificationThe Bottom Line | 366 |
Points to Remember | 388 |
The Uniform Commercial Code and the Construction Industry | 102 |
CONTENTS | 105 |
Points to Remember | 116 |
Points to Remember | 147 |
Contract Changes | 186 |
16 | 200 |
ImpossibilityImpracticability | 208 |
7 | 214 |
Schedules Delays and Acceleration | 234 |
Points to Remember | 413 |
Construction Industry Environmental and Safety Concerns | 414 |
Construction Insurance | 439 |
Successfully Managing Workers in the Construction Industry | 460 |
Points to Remember | 482 |
Resolution of Construction Disputes | 505 |
Points to Remember | 527 |
About the CDROM | 571 |