| Description |
cxlii, 1335 pages ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. The nature of a building contact -- Ch. 2. Formation of contract -- Ch. 3.Construction of contract -- Ch. 4. The right to payment and varied work -- Ch. 5. Employer's approval and architect's certificates -- Ch. 6. Excuses for non-performance -- Ch. 7. Negligence and economic loss -- Ch. 8. Default of the parties - damage -- Ch. 9. Time for completion and liquidated damages -- Ch. 10. Default of the parties - various matters -- Ch. 11. Various equitable doctrines and remedies -- Ch. 12. Assignments, substituted contracts and sub-contracts -- Ch. 13. Architects, engineers and surveyors -- Ch. 14. The European Community -- Ch. 15. Various legislation -- Ch. 16. Arbitration and adjudication -- Ch. 17. Litigation -- Ch. 18. The JCT standard form of building contract (1998 edition) -- Ch. 19. Commentary on JCT Nominated Sub-contract Agreement NSC/A and Conditions NSC/C -- Ch. 20. The ICE Form of Contract - 7th edition 1999 |
| Summary |
A classic construction law text, "Keating on Building Contracts" is an authoritative and practical analysis of the law relating to building contracts. Renowned for an accessible, user-friendly style, it covers all relevant legislation and case law, EC law, and the JCT Forms of Contracts and ICE Conditions of Contract. Significantly updated since the last edition, this new edition includes: thorough coverage of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, focusing particularly on adjudication; in-depth examination of the Arbitration Act 1996; a comprehensive look at CPR; and detailed study of important negligence cases, especially Henderson v. Merrett |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: / by Anthony May ... [et al.], 1995 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Building laws -- Great Britain.
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Construction contracts -- Great Britain.
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| Author |
Uff, John.
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Williamson, Adrian.
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Furst, Stephen.
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Ramsey, Vivian.
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Keating, Donald.
Building contracts. 7th ed
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| ISBN |
0421565306 |
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