Construction Law

This third edition of Construction Law: From Beginner to Practitioner provides a thorough and comprehensive guide to construction law by blending together black letter law and socio-legal approaches. This mixed methodology makes an ideal introduction to the subject for those studying to enter the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry in a professional capacity. Designed to equip the student with all they need to know about construction law, the topics covered include:

• the fundamentals of law and the English legal system
• contract, business, tort and property law
• procurement, subcontracting and partnering
• claims, damages, losses and expenses
• dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration, litigation and adjudication

New updates for the third edition include discussion of the Building Safety Act and the "Golden Thread”, the maturity of BIM and digital twin technologies, the JCT 2024 suite of contracts, and the collaboration between NEC and the Framework Alliance Contract. Emerging trends, such as the digitization of demand and legal vehicles like project bank accounts, are also covered. Two new chapters delve into the impact of Artificial Intelligence on construction law, ensuring the book remains at the forefront of industry developments while preserving its tried-and-tested structure.

This book is useful not only for understanding the basics, but also as a reference that practitioners will use time and again.