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Contracting Law in the United Kindom
I bought this book believing it discussed US construction contract law and management.It is very good and explicit, BUT it discusses UK and not US laws.

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Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Construction - General    3. Construction contracts    4. Engineering - Civil    5. Great Britain    6. Military    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Construction industry    11. English law: contract law    12. English law: financial, taxation, commercial, industrial    13. Law as it applies to other professions    14. Technology / Construction & Construction Trades   

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Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Construction contracts    3. Engineering - Civil    4. Engineering Construction Management    5. Law    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. United States    8. Construction industry    9. Contract law    10. Environment law    11. Property, real estate, land & tenancy law    12. Technology / Engineering / Civil    13. USA   

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Construction - Electrical    3. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Technology    6. Technology & Industrial Arts   

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A VERY simplified look at the construction law theme
This book offers good one liner explanations as well as simple examples on several topics dealing with construction. Irecomend it as a starting point but not as a refernce book dealing with the construction law topic. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Construction    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. Reference   

Subjects:  1. Architects    2. Construction    3. Construction industry    4. Contracts (Law)    5. Engineers    6. Law    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Licenses    9. States    10. United States    11. Contract law    12. Financial, taxation, commercial, industrial law   

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The best
First, I am not a lawyer, but a praticing design/ contruction professional.I have used this book for years.I find it very well written and easy to use.I have loaned it to so many lawyers when thing get tight that I don't remember all of them.I highly recommend this book for anyone who has to deal with contracts and construction.When things start to go sour, its a great resource for all parties involved.

Great for a Law Student
This is probably the most comprehensive construction law book I have ever read.It is an absolute must for a law student taking construction law.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAY too complicated
If you happen to be studying construction law IN LAW SCHOOL, then this is your book. Read more

Subjects:  1. Architectural contracts    2. Architecture (Specific Aspects)    3. Construction    4. Construction - General    5. Construction contracts    6. Engineering - General    7. Engineering Construction Management    8. Engineering contracts    9. General    10. Law    11. Legal Reference / Law Profession    12. Reference    13. United States    14. Architecture    15. Building construction & materials    16. Engineering: general    17. Financial, taxation, commercial, industrial law    18. Structural engineering   

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Construction    3. Law    4. Military    5. Professional Practice    6. Architecture / Professional Practice    7. English Law    8. Law as it applies to other professions   

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Smith, Currie & Hancock's LLP Common Sense Construction Law
A great introduction to Construction Law for any aspiring Project Manager or Construction Professional.

Great overview, but lacks some depth in places
This book was used as the text for a Construction Law case I took in law school.Overall I found the book to be very good.It was clear, concise, well written, and easy to understand.It also brought a pretty wide range of topics into the mix, and provided a fair amount of places to go for additional information (by way of case law).If I had to complain, and for the purposes of this review I will, I would make two comments: 1) There are areas where a little more depth would be nice.Frankly, I don't think the scope of this book really includes in-depth analysis on anything so this might be a non-issue for many folks.I just found that there were a few times (a very few) when I was looking for more information.2. This book does a really nice job incorporating definitions for new terms into the text.However, there are a LOT of new terms and a glossary would have beeen a nice addition to the text.

Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP's Common Sense Construction Law
An outstanding work -- easy to follow, yet powerful.It delivers in-depth coverage of current law on hot construction topics.As a General Contractor, I found the book very helpful.I strongly recommend it. The industry has become so litigious that you cannot afford to not know. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Building Laws And Regulations    2. Construction    3. Construction - General    4. Construction contracts    5. Construction industry    6. Engineering Construction Management    7. Law    8. Law and legislation    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. Practical Guides    11. United States    12. Commercial law    13. Environment law    14. Property, real estate, land & tenancy law    15. Technology / Engineering / Civil    16. USA   

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Save your money and type in the words "Home Defect" into Google
This book feels like it was written by a college student who does lousy internet research.Most of the information in the book is basic common sense, outdated, and I found that you can get better up to date info. by just doing research on the internet.There are many typos throughout the book and the author's credentials often contradict themselves if you pay close attention.I feel as if I clearly read this book closer then the editor or author ever did.Don't waste your time or money here.

A "must" for every homeowner
Home And Condo Defects: A Consumer Guide To Faulty Construction by Thomas and Rachel Miller offer the non-specialist general reader a wealth of information and resources designed specifically for homeowners, and presented in direct, straightforward language for the lay person. Its primary purpose is not a do-it-yourself repair book, but rather a guide to complex and variable legal codes covering what is a defect, what a homeowner's responsibilities are, the responsibilities of the insurance companies, and what to do if one is sued or forced to sue. An extremely practical book, Home And Condo Defects is a "must" for every homeowner stranded in today's increasingly complex and problematic legal system.

San Francisco Chronicle, Dec. 16, 2001:
SF Chron: The Millers are attorneys whose firm has won many millions of dollars in awards from developers for construction defects. Their slender, soft-cover book guides the home buyer through the typically long and winding process. At its best, the book serves as translator for all of the legalese that confronts a consumer in search of relief for such problems as leaking roofs, toxic mold and cracked foundations. At its worst, the book underscores the need for attorneys, which, need I remind you, is what the Millers are. Yet they resist the temptation to say, "If we were representing you, we would. . . ." And they freely remind you that you can get much of the information in their book for a click of the mouse. The scoop is presented in both places in a fairly breezy, confidential, tete-a-tete style of writing that any reader would find accessible. For emphasis, each chapter ends with do's and -don'ts (about who can sue, what lawyers can argue, the role of insurance), which are recapped in the appendix. The appendix also answers 12 of the most-asked questions about construction defects, lists 11 "Trust me, I'm the builder" myths and outlines the top 15 reasons builders face construction defect lawsuits. No. 1 of the latter, by the way, is poor customer service. Which is the big reason why, if you suspect your home has defects, you will want to pick up a copy of this book. -- by Susan Fornoff ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Condominiums    2. Construction    3. Construction contracts    4. Construction industry    5. Housing & Urban Development    6. Law    7. Law and legislation    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Popular works    10. Practical Guides    11. Reference    12. United States   

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Legal Reference / Law Profession   

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State-of-the-Art Resource on the Topic
After reviewing this book, I bought over 50 copies for distribution within the engineering and consulting firm for whom I serve as in-house counsel.It is a useful tool for construction lawyers, and a fantastic guide and education resource for design professionals who deal with contract and risk management issues.

A necessary tool
Kent Holland's Risk Management & Contract Guide for Design Professionals belongs in evey law office, insurance brokerage and design professional risk management office.It is an invaluable, easily accessible reference for the constantly reocurring topics in design professional contracting.It is usually the first volume I reach for in responding on these issues.

Risk Management Made Easy
Kent has done an admirable job in not only identifying the various pitfalls faced by design professionals, but also providing practical "real world" solutions to these issues. Any design professional who is serious about managing his/her risk should read this book and take its lessons to heart. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Law / Construction    2. Law / Contracts    3. Construction Management    4. Insurance    5. Risk management   

Subjects:  1. Building Laws And Regulations    2. Construction    3. Construction contracts    4. Engineering - General    5. England    6. Great Britain    7. Law    8. Taxation    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Building construction & materials    11. English law: environment law    12. English law: planning law   

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Legal Reference / Law Profession    3. Taxation   

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Fifty State Construction Lien and Bond Law
This indispensable, 3-volume reference is written by leading construction lien and bond experts from each of the fifty states (as well as District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and American Samoa). It provides authoritative coverage of mechanics' liens, payment bonds, performance bonds, and bid bonds, along with comprehensive coverage of the statutes and analysis of the key cases in each state. There's even a chapter on Federal Payment bond law.Read more

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Insurance, Surety and fidelity    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Mechanics' liens    6. States    7. United States   

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Contracts    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession   

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A no-nonsense, "user friendly" guidebook
Contractor's Plain-English Legal Guide by construction law attorney Quenda Story is a no-nonsense, "user friendly" guidebook to dealing with tangled legal issues that are so much a part of the conflict-laden, litigation prone business world of construction. From the basic requirements of a contract to dealing with the IRS to warranties and choosing a lawyer, Contractor's Plain-English Legal Guide explains the details in terminology lay readers can readily understand. A highly recommended and practical reference for prime contractors and subcontractors, Contractor's Plain-English Legal Guide is also invaluable for anyone else involved with, or considering a career in, the business and contractual end of the construction industry. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Construction - General    3. Construction contracts    4. Construction industry    5. Law and legislation    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Popular works    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Taxation    10. Technology    11. United States   

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Legal Reference / Law Profession   

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Legal Reference / Law Profession   

Subjects:  1. Building Codes    2. Construction    3. Construction - General    4. Construction - Plumbing    5. Environmental Engineering & Technology    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Sewage Disposal And Treatment    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Technology / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades   

Subjects:  1. Building Codes    2. Construction    3. Construction - General    4. Home Maintenance And Repair    5. Mensuration    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Technology / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades