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Public Private Partnerships in International Construction

Learning from case studies

by Albert P. C. Chan, Esther Cheung ...

Over the last ten years public private partnerships have become ever more popular worldwide, expanding the body of experience among construction professionals, government agencies, and industry. In these economically challenging times, PPP has emerged as a crucial framework for providing infrastructure, and also to boost construction industry activity, while shielding the taxpayer from some of the ... Read more

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Over the last ten years public private partnerships have become ever more popular worldwide, expanding the body of experience among construction professionals, government agencies, and industry. In these economically challenging times, PPP has emerged as a crucial framework for providing infrastructure, and also to boost construction industry activity, while shielding the taxpayer from some of the
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Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract

A Practical Handbook

by Kelvin Hughes ...

Series series Understanding Construction
As usage of the NEC family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract uses plain English to lead the reader through the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract’s key features. Chapters cover:The Contractor’s main responsibilities the use of early ... Read more

£55.99

As usage of the NEC family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. Understanding the NEC4 ECC Contract uses plain English to lead the reader through the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract’s key features. Chapters cover:The Contractor’s main responsibilities the use of early
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Dan Cruickshank’s Bridges

Heroic Designs that Changed the World

by Dan Cruickshank ...

Dan Cruickshank’s personal, passionate and learned journey into the very awe-inspiring architectural icons which have transformed culture, society, industry and landscapes throughout the world – bridges.Bridges define places. Imagine San Francisco without the Golden Gate Bridge, Manhattan without the Brooklyn Bridge, or Sydney without Sydney Harbour Bridge.Not only this, but they are spectacles of ... Read more

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Dan Cruickshank’s personal, passionate and learned journey into the very awe-inspiring architectural icons which have transformed culture, society, industry and landscapes throughout the world – bridges.Bridges define places. Imagine San Francisco without the Golden Gate Bridge, Manhattan without the Brooklyn Bridge, or Sydney without Sydney Harbour Bridge.Not only this, but they are spectacles of
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Coulson on Construction Adjudication

by Lord Justice Peter Coulson ...

This fourth edition of Sir Peter Coulson's highly regarded work on construction adjudication, widely considered to be the leading authority in the field, continues to provide comprehensive analysis of the law and practice of adjudication in construction and engineering disputes. Thoroughly revised with reference to over 80 new adjudication cases, the new edition of this popular title also provides ... Read more

£214.19

This fourth edition of Sir Peter Coulson's highly regarded work on construction adjudication, widely considered to be the leading authority in the field, continues to provide comprehensive analysis of the law and practice of adjudication in construction and engineering disputes. Thoroughly revised with reference to over 80 new adjudication cases, the new edition of this popular title also provides
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The JCT 2011 Building Sub-contracts

by Peter Barnes, Matthew Davies ...

The majority of construction work is carried out by subcontractors. As building projects become more complex, subcontractors need to understand the implications of the agreements they sign. The JCT 2011 Building Subcontracts has been written to help the busy subcontractor deal effectively with the range of JCT 2011 subcontracts they will encounter. It covers the most commonly use 2011 subcontracts ... Read more

£57.99

The majority of construction work is carried out by subcontractors. As building projects become more complex, subcontractors need to understand the implications of the agreements they sign. The JCT 2011 Building Subcontracts has been written to help the busy subcontractor deal effectively with the range of JCT 2011 subcontracts they will encounter. It covers the most commonly use 2011 subcontracts
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The Electronic Communications Code and Property Law

Practice and Procedure

by Falcon Chambers ...

Life now without access to electronic telecommunications would be regarded as highly unsatisfactory by most of the UK population. Such ready access would not have been achieved without methodical and ultimately enforceable means of access to the land on which to install the infrastructure necessary to support the development of an electronic communications network. Successive governments have made ... Read more

£245.00

Life now without access to electronic telecommunications would be regarded as highly unsatisfactory by most of the UK population. Such ready access would not have been achieved without methodical and ultimately enforceable means of access to the land on which to install the infrastructure necessary to support the development of an electronic communications network. Successive governments have made
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A Practical Guide to the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract

by Michael Rowlinson ...

Launched in 1991, the New Engineering Contract (NEC) has become one of the UK's leading standard forms of contract for major construction and civil engineering projects. Currently in the third edition, popularly known as NEC 3, it is a process based construction contract embodying project management best practice, and thus the basic philosophy behind the contract is different to the more ... Read more

£66.99

Launched in 1991, the New Engineering Contract (NEC) has become one of the UK's leading standard forms of contract for major construction and civil engineering projects. Currently in the third edition, popularly known as NEC 3, it is a process based construction contract embodying project management best practice, and thus the basic philosophy behind the contract is different to the more
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Construction Contracts

Law and Management

by Will Hughes, Ronan Champion, John Murdoch ...

The fifth edition of this bestselling textbook has been thoroughly revised to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the legislation, administration and management of construction contracts. It now includes comparisons of working with JCT, NEC3, and FIDIC contracts throughout.Introducing this topic at the core of construction law and management, this book provides students with ... Read more

£59.99

The fifth edition of this bestselling textbook has been thoroughly revised to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the legislation, administration and management of construction contracts. It now includes comparisons of working with JCT, NEC3, and FIDIC contracts throughout.Introducing this topic at the core of construction law and management, this book provides students with
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Construction Adjudication and Payments Handbook

by Dominique Rawley QC, Merissa Martinez, Kate Williams, Peter Land ...

Construction Adjudication and Payments Handbook provides a user-friendly and practical guide to adjudication and payments under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and subsequent legislation. It provides a compendium of case law and materials which is invaluable to the construction industry, adjudicators, legal practitioners, and students. The book covers both the ... Read more

£92.69

Construction Adjudication and Payments Handbook provides a user-friendly and practical guide to adjudication and payments under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and subsequent legislation. It provides a compendium of case law and materials which is invaluable to the construction industry, adjudicators, legal practitioners, and students. The book covers both the
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NEC3 Construction Contracts: 100 Questions and Answers

by Kelvin Hughes ...

Which member of the NEC3 family of contracts should I use?How do I choose and use my main and secondary options?What are the roles and responsibilities of the various parties?How should I effectively manage early warnings and compensation events?Important questions can arise when working with NEC3 contracts, some of them have simple answers and others require more a detailed response. Whether you ... Read more

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Which member of the NEC3 family of contracts should I use?How do I choose and use my main and secondary options?What are the roles and responsibilities of the various parties?How should I effectively manage early warnings and compensation events?Important questions can arise when working with NEC3 contracts, some of them have simple answers and others require more a detailed response. Whether you
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Procedures for Licensing Authority Officers

by Tim Deveaux ...

Licensing law is a wide ranging , detailed and complex body of law within the UK. This book comes at a time when local authorities are required to consider and approve, or reject, applications for an increasing number and very wide range of licences. The book provides easy to read, and easy to follow procedures for a wide range of licences which local authorities and other public bodies are ... Read more

£50.99

Licensing law is a wide ranging , detailed and complex body of law within the UK. This book comes at a time when local authorities are required to consider and approve, or reject, applications for an increasing number and very wide range of licences. The book provides easy to read, and easy to follow procedures for a wide range of licences which local authorities and other public bodies are
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The Streetwise Subbie

by Barry Ashmore ...

Very few books explore the problems which are particular to the relationship between Specialist Contractors and the Main Contractor, or Clients with whom they are in contract. Fewer still provide solutions in such a down to earth no-nonsense way as The Streetwise Subbie does.The Streetwise Subbie is a highly regarded practical guide to contractual matters. Its original author Jack Russell was well ... Read more

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Very few books explore the problems which are particular to the relationship between Specialist Contractors and the Main Contractor, or Clients with whom they are in contract. Fewer still provide solutions in such a down to earth no-nonsense way as The Streetwise Subbie does.The Streetwise Subbie is a highly regarded practical guide to contractual matters. Its original author Jack Russell was well
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The Commercial Mediator's Handbook

by Cyril Chern ...

Mediation as a method of dispute resolution is well known and practised worldwide, and this book provides the knowledge necessary for those actively involved in mediation work as well as for those who need to learn the process.This is an invaluable guide on how to mediate, what forms should be used and what techniques can be applied by the mediator to obtain a successful result. It also provides ... Read more

£155.00

Mediation as a method of dispute resolution is well known and practised worldwide, and this book provides the knowledge necessary for those actively involved in mediation work as well as for those who need to learn the process.This is an invaluable guide on how to mediate, what forms should be used and what techniques can be applied by the mediator to obtain a successful result. It also provides
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A Practical Guide to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract

by Michael Rowlinson ...

Provides construction industry professionals with a practical and detailed guide to the NEC4 contractThe NEC contract takes a collaborative, project management based approach to construction projects, which is very different to the other standard forms of construction contract. This new edition of the book covers all changes in the 4th Edition of the Engineering and Construction Contract, issued ... Read more

£87.99

Provides construction industry professionals with a practical and detailed guide to the NEC4 contractThe NEC contract takes a collaborative, project management based approach to construction projects, which is very different to the other standard forms of construction contract. This new edition of the book covers all changes in the 4th Edition of the Engineering and Construction Contract, issued
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Understanding NEC3 : Professional Services Contract

A Practical Handbook

by Kelvin Hughes ...

Series series Understanding Construction
As use of the NEC (formerly the New Engineering Contract) family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. Currently in its third edition, this set of contracts is different to others in concept as well as format, so users may well find themselves needing a helping hand along the way ... Read more

£59.99

As use of the NEC (formerly the New Engineering Contract) family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. Currently in its third edition, this set of contracts is different to others in concept as well as format, so users may well find themselves needing a helping hand along the way
... Read more
Understanding NEC3: Engineering and Construction Short Contract

A Practical Handbook

by Kelvin Hughes ...

Series series Understanding Construction
As usage of the NEC (formerly the New Engineering Contract) family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. This set of contracts, currently in the third edition, is different to others in concept as well as format, so users may well find themselves needing a helping hand along the way ... Read more

Was £55.99 Now £47.99

As usage of the NEC (formerly the New Engineering Contract) family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. This set of contracts, currently in the third edition, is different to others in concept as well as format, so users may well find themselves needing a helping hand along the way
... Read more
Design of Electrical Services for Buildings

by Barrie Rigby ...

Electrical services are a vital component in any building, so it is necessary for construction professionals to understand the basic principle of services design. Design of Electrical Services for Buildings provides a basic grounding for students and graduates in the field. It covers methods of wiring, schemes of distribution and protection for lighting and power installations. Systems such as ... Read more

£52.99

Electrical services are a vital component in any building, so it is necessary for construction professionals to understand the basic principle of services design. Design of Electrical Services for Buildings provides a basic grounding for students and graduates in the field. It covers methods of wiring, schemes of distribution and protection for lighting and power installations. Systems such as
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Delay Analysis in Construction Contracts

by P. John Keane, Anthony F. Caletka ...

The most significant unanticipated costs on many construction projects are the financial impacts associated with delay and disruption to the works. Assessing these, and establishing a causal link from each delay event to its effect, contractual liability and the damages experienced as a direct result of each event, can be difficult and complex.This book is a practical guide to the process of delay ... Read more

£71.99

The most significant unanticipated costs on many construction projects are the financial impacts associated with delay and disruption to the works. Assessing these, and establishing a causal link from each delay event to its effect, contractual liability and the damages experienced as a direct result of each event, can be difficult and complex.This book is a practical guide to the process of delay
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2016 Community Association Law Resource Book

by Susan M. Hawks McClintic, Esq., John (Jay) W. Hansen, Jr, Esq., Nancy I. Sidoruk, Esq., Dea C. Franck, Esq. ...

This book represents a compilation of California and federal statutes and regulations. It contains the materials which the publishers believe will most likely assist community association managers and board members in the performance of their duties. It is not intended to include every statute or regulation that could possibly affect a community association, but rather those that are most ... Read more

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This book represents a compilation of California and federal statutes and regulations. It contains the materials which the publishers believe will most likely assist community association managers and board members in the performance of their duties. It is not intended to include every statute or regulation that could possibly affect a community association, but rather those that are most
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The FIDIC Contracts

Obligations of the Parties

by Andy Hewitt ...

It is vital to ensure that your company complies with its contractual obligations. It is also vital to check whether the other parties are complying with theirs. This book was written to help those involved in the management of busy construction projects to find answers to contractual issues arising from the FIDIC forms of contract. The book is organised in such a way that you can find answers in ... Read more

£44.99

It is vital to ensure that your company complies with its contractual obligations. It is also vital to check whether the other parties are complying with theirs. This book was written to help those involved in the management of busy construction projects to find answers to contractual issues arising from the FIDIC forms of contract. The book is organised in such a way that you can find answers in
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Understanding JCT Standard Building Contracts

by David Chappell ...

Series series Understanding Construction
This tenth edition of David Chappell’s bestselling guide has been revised to take into account changes made in 2016 to payment provisions, loss and/or expense, insurance and many other smaller but significant changes, and includes a section on performance bonds and guarantees. This remains the most concise guide available to the most commonly used JCT building contracts: Standard Building Contract ... Read more

£43.99

This tenth edition of David Chappell’s bestselling guide has been revised to take into account changes made in 2016 to payment provisions, loss and/or expense, insurance and many other smaller but significant changes, and includes a section on performance bonds and guarantees. This remains the most concise guide available to the most commonly used JCT building contracts: Standard Building Contract
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International Construction Contract Law

by Lukas Klee ...

The updated second edition of the practical guide to international construction contract lawThe revised second edition of International Construction Contract Law is a comprehensive book that offers an understanding of the legal and managerial aspects of large international construction projects. This practical resource presents an introduction to the global construction industry, reviews the ... Read more

£87.99

The updated second edition of the practical guide to international construction contract lawThe revised second edition of International Construction Contract Law is a comprehensive book that offers an understanding of the legal and managerial aspects of large international construction projects. This practical resource presents an introduction to the global construction industry, reviews the
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Collaborative Construction Procurement and Improved Value

by David Mosey ...

The guide that explores how procurement and contracts can create an integrated team while improving value, economy, quality and client satisfactionCollaborative Construction Procurement and Improved Value provides an important guide for project managers, lawyers, designers, constructors and operators, showing step by step how proven collaborative models and processes can move from the margins to ... Read more

£77.99

The guide that explores how procurement and contracts can create an integrated team while improving value, economy, quality and client satisfactionCollaborative Construction Procurement and Improved Value provides an important guide for project managers, lawyers, designers, constructors and operators, showing step by step how proven collaborative models and processes can move from the margins to
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A Practical Guide to Successful Construction Projects

by Arent van Wassenaer ...

Series series Practical Construction Guides
Written by experienced and innovative projects lawyer Arent van Wassenaer, this book explains what the critical success factors are for construction projects to be completed on time, within everyone’s budget, to the right quality, with all stakeholders satisfied and without disputes. In so doing, van Wassenaer discusses how such projects could be structured, tendered for, executed and completed, ... Read more

£200.00

Written by experienced and innovative projects lawyer Arent van Wassenaer, this book explains what the critical success factors are for construction projects to be completed on time, within everyone’s budget, to the right quality, with all stakeholders satisfied and without disputes. In so doing, van Wassenaer discusses how such projects could be structured, tendered for, executed and completed,
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