Knowledge of construction law and employment law is essential to running a successful construction business. Now, industry professionals don't have to rely on lawyers to translate the sometimes-confusing theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the business. In plain English, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Third Edition provides a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting construction industry professionals.

General contractors, subcontractors, owners, and surety bond agents will turn to this updated edition of the best-selling guide again and again for:

• Information on intrastate licensure and practice
• Advice on "Best Value" source selection and alternative project delivery systems
• Recent trends in claim resolution, including recovery of compensation for delays, extra work, and differing site conditions
• Expanded coverage on industry safety and environmental issues, including the latest information on project safety, indemnity, mold risks, and insurance coverage issues
• Helpful "Points to Remember" summarizing important concepts and useful "Checklists" make concepts easy to implement in real-world practice
• Advice on successfully managing employment issues in the construction industry

Complete with a CD-ROM containing over 180 sample contracts and documents from AIA, AGC, and EJCDC, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law, Third Edition is an invaluable reference for industry professionals whose jobs rely on their ability to avoid unwelcome legal surprises that can cripple a project or kill a business. 624 pp.

Smith, Currie & Hancock's LLP Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional, 3rd Edition - Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Author biographies
• The Legal Context of Construction
• Alternative Contracting Methods: Multiprime Contracting, Construction Management, and Design Build
• Preparing to Work in a New State: Preproposal and Performance Considerations
• Competing for the Contract
• Interpreting the Contract
• The Uniform Commercial Code and the Construction Industry
• The Authority and Responsibility of the Architect/Engineer
• Subcontract Administration and Dispute Avoidance
• Contract Changes
• Differing Site Conditions
• Schedules, Delays, and Acceleration
• Inspection, Acceptance, Commissioning, and Warranties
• Management Techniques to Limit Risks and Avoid Disputes
• Payment Bonds
• Performance Bonds and Termination
• Proving Costs and Damages
• Construction Insurance
• Successfully Managing Workers in the Construction Industry
• Bankruptcy in the Construction Setting
• Resolution of Construction Disputes
• Federal Government Construction Contract Disputes
• About the CD-ROM
• Index