Construction Contracts Questions and Answers

by David Chappell

Is there a difference between inspecting and supervizing?
What does ‘time-barred’ mean?
Is the contractor entitled to take possession of a section of the work even though it is the contractor's fault that possession is not practicable?

Construction law can be a minefield. Professionals need answers which are pithy and straightforward, as well as legally rigorous. The two hundred questions in the book are real questions, picked from the thousands of telephone enquiries David Chappell has received as a Specialist Adviser to the Royal Institute of British Architects.

The material is considerably updated from the first edition – weeded, extended and almost doubled in coverage. The questions range in content from extensions of time, liquidated damages and loss and/or expense to issues of warranties, bonds, novation, practical completion, defects, valuation, certificates and payment, architects’ instructions, adjudication and fees. Brief footnotes and a table of cases are included for those who wish to investigate further.

This will be an invaluable reference for architects, project managers, contractors, QSs, employers and others involved in construction.

342 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 13, 2006

About the author

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Reviews

[Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent text summarizing most asked questions with regard to British (England/Wales) construction contracts. A significant number of the questions pertain to construction in general and how courts are likely to respond to matters raised. It is written in clear, accessible language. Would recommend to all those who have an interest in matters construction law, particularly architects, engineers, and construction project managers.