Defective Construction Work: and the Project Team - Hardcover

Barrett, Kevin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 063205929X ISBN 13: 9780632059294

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2008

Synopsis

Defective construction work, whether the result of inadequate design, faulty workmanship or poor materials - or some combination of these failings - is a frequent cause of legal disputes. Someone is usually to blame, either the builder or one or more of the professional consultants, or even the entire project team. It is important therefore that the project team should possess a good working knowledge of their responsibilities and liabilities. Written by a solicitor with over twenty years of experience of building disputes, this book examines the responsibilities and liabilities of the project team when defects occur. It sets out the background role of the common law and statute and includes detailed discussion of important case law affecting the construction process from inception through to completion, together with a consideration of the impact of letters of intent, 'no contract' situations, and specific provisions of model conditions of contract.

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Review

"The book is written in a clear style and uses plain English wherever possible. ... Even for solicitors like me who claim to have some expertise in this field, it was refreshing to read a book which deals comprehensively with defects in such a clear manner." (The Academy of Experts, Summer 2009)

From the Author

This book is a practical guide for architects, engineers, surveyors, builders and lawyers on the law relating to defects in building work. It is intended to be useful to students as well as to practitioners, who will find all of the key issues addressed in one short book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 063205929X
• ISBN 13: 9780632059294
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224