Contracts And The Legal Environment For Engineers Architects

Author : Joseph T. Bockrath
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105009769162

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Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers and Architects by Joseph T. Bockrath Pdf

Desk-top guide to your professional rights and obligationsAre you prepared for legal problems that could easily come up in your practice? Will you know when it's wise to call a lawyer and how to work with him or her for outcomes favorable to you?In a new edition that takes a keen look at how the law is adapting to fast-changing technology, Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers & Architects, Sixth Edition, by Joseph T. Bockrath, gives you a sound foundation in basic legal principles, emphasizing yourown area of contracts and specifications. This savvy advisor uses illustrations drawn from recent litigation to help you understand:*Types of contracts*Performance or breach of contract obligations*Termination of contracts*Contracts for construction and engineering services...advertising for bids...proposals*Contract clauses relating to finances, including damage claims, extras, partial and withheld payments*Professional liability of architects and engineers*Much, much more

Author : Joseph T. Bockrath,Fredric L. Plotnick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Architectural contracts
ISBN : 0071221328

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Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers and Architects by Joseph T. Bockrath,Fredric L. Plotnick Pdf

Author : Joseph T. Bockrath
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Engineering contracts
ISBN : 0072328746

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Solutions Manual to Accompany Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers and Architects, Sixth Edition by Joseph T. Bockrath Pdf

Author : Fredric Plotnick,Joseph Bockrath
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 0073397849

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Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers and Architects by Fredric Plotnick,Joseph Bockrath Pdf

The seventh edition of Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers and Architects has been written for students in the engineering and architecture fields to teach the basic principles of the law and a ready reference for practicing design professionals. This edition has been completely updated in recognition of the dynamic changes in the law in recent years. The text has been entirely reordered and several new chapters and chapter sections have been added. The material in this seventh edition has been reorganized and expanded into seven parts: Part One: Basic principles of the law and court systems in both the United States and globally. Part Two: Basic principles of contracts. Part Three: Relationships of individuals and society focusing upon such areas as agency, partnerships, corporations, insurance and governmental regulations. Part Four: Basic principles of tort law including concepts of negligence and product liability. Part Five: Basic principles of property ranging from real property to intellectual property. Part Six: Impact to the daily practice of a design professional involved in a construction project. Part Seven: The role of the design professional in litigation.

Author : Joseph T. Bockrath
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105018275805

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Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers and Architects by Joseph T. Bockrath Pdf

Desk-top guide to your professional rights and obligationsAre you prepared for legal problems that could easily come up in your practice? Will you know when it's wise to call a lawyer and how to work with him or her for outcomes favorable to you?In a new edition that takes a keen look at how the law is adapting to fast-changing technology, Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers & Architects, Sixth Edition, by Joseph T. Bockrath, gives you a sound foundation in basic legal principles, emphasizing yourown area of contracts and specifications. This savvy advisor uses illustrations drawn from recent litigation to help you understand:*Types of contracts*Performance or breach of contract obligations*Termination of contracts*Contracts for construction and engineering services...advertising for bids...proposals*Contract clauses relating to finances, including damage claims, extras, partial and withheld payments*Professional liability of architects and engineers*Much, much more

Author : Gail Kelley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781118229033

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Construction Law by Gail Kelley Pdf

A clear, concise introduction to construction law for professionals Construction Law: An Introduction for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors offers a comprehensive review of the U.S. legal environment, focusing on the legal concepts and issues applicable to the design and construction industries. Topics covered include: Basic legal principles Project participants Project delivery systems Construction contracts The design process Procurement Pricing construction projects Subcontractors and suppliers Time for performance Construction scheduling Contract administration The payment process Changes to the work Differing site conditions Termination of the construction contract Mechanic's liens Construction insurance Surety bonds Liability for defective construction Calculations of damages The Economic Loss Doctrine Alternative dispute resolution This book serves as an excellent introduction to construction law for students as well as professionals in the construction industry.

Author : Justin Sweet
Publisher : CL Engineering
Page : 940 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015009125041

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Legal Aspects of Architecture, Engineering and the Construction Process by Justin Sweet Pdf

This text explains the role of the law in balancing the conflicting social, political, and economic goals of construction. Changes to this edition include streamlined topics and cases, more current cases, and updated environmental information. New material covers changes in the copyright law, the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the increasing emphasis in foreign countries on a safer workplace, and more. Chapters end with problems that can be used for assignment and/or class discussion.

Author : BEVERLEY M. MCLACHLIN
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0433504978

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CANADIAN LAW OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING. by BEVERLEY M. MCLACHLIN Pdf

Author : Brian M Samuels,Doug Ronald Sanders
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Architects
ISBN : 0133575233

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Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering, and Geoscience by Brian M Samuels,Doug Ronald Sanders Pdf

Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering, and Geoscience, 3Ce: The choice of professional engineers across Canada! Practical Law presents the most up-to-date concepts and changes in the legal field, while presenting new case studies and new coverage of topics such as Quebec law, international law, the relationship between ethics and the law, breach of confidentiality, and safety and professional liability issues related to the Criminal Code of Canada. The new third Canadian edition of Practical Law prepares students for their professional exams. The text contains the content necessary to ensure that engineers are prepared for their professional examinations and offers online practice tests to reinforce learning. It is appropriate for one-semester ethics or law classes taught in engineering, architecture, geoscience, and construction departments.

Author : J. R. Cooke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 1862877645

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Architects, Engineers and the Law by J. R. Cooke Pdf

Constructing a building is a complex legal as well as technical project. Consequently, architectural and engineering practice increasingly demands a sound understanding of planning and commercial law issues.Architects, Engineers and the Law has become the standard reference for architects, engineers and lawyers on the legal aspects of day-to-day architectural and engineering practice. J R Cooke provides clear concise explanations of the legal responsibilities of architects and engineers, and the consequences of the many legal processes and relationships part of the construction process.Twenty-six chapters coverContracts Tenders Employment relationships Budgets and estimates Progress certificates Statutory planning and building control Restrictions on land use Consent authorities and planning appeal tribunals Moral rights legislation Standards of professional conduct and care Consequences of breaches of professional duty and care. Architects, Engineers and the Law will enable you to proceed confident that you understand the legal responsibilities and consequences of your practice.

Author : John Cassan Wait
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1913
Category : Construction contracts
ISBN : UOM:35112104484250

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The Law of Contracts by John Cassan Wait Pdf

Author : Alfred Arthur Hudson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Architects
ISBN : SRLF:AA0007721871

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The Law of Building, Engineering, and Ship Building Contracts by Alfred Arthur Hudson Pdf

Author : M.W. Abrahamson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780203473726

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Engineering Law and the I.C.E. Contracts, Fourth Edition by M.W. Abrahamson Pdf

The forms of tender, agreement, conditions and bond published by the Institution of Civil Engineers have been designed to standardise the duties of contractors, employers and engineers and to distribute fairly the risks inherent in civil engineering. This classic guide to the contracts provides and authoritative reference, and also a rich and practical introduction to the principles of construction law.

Author : Anthony Speaight,Gregory Stone
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781483141503

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Architect's Legal Handbook by Anthony Speaight,Gregory Stone Pdf

Architect's Legal Handbook: The Law for Architects, Fifth Edition is a collection of papers including those on International Work by Architects, on European community Law affecting Architects, and the Architects' Professional Indemnity Insurance. This collection is a comprehensive guideline to laws in England, Scotland, and the European community. This handbook seeks to make architects more aware of where possible legal pitfalls may lurk. Coverage is updated to include changes in English Law, Scottish Law, English Law of Contract, the Law of Tort, Architect's Appointment and Collateral Warranties, Architects' Liability, English and Scottish Land Laws, and the Standard Building Contracts in England. The origins and sources of the laws and the basic principles are explained, which guide the reader into how these are applied in the architects' relations with their clients and clients; contractors. A wider discussion is given on the topic of collateral warranties, incorporation options, and legal organizations such as partnerships and limited companies. Upon the formation of the European Community, institutions and treatises have arisen, so a review of technical harmonization and standards, right of establishment and freedom to provide services, product liability, and consumer protection is provided in order. The international workplace for British architects is also discussed, covering most countries in Europe. This collection of papers will prove useful for architects and engineers, especially those who want to put up their own architectural firms. The book can be likewise an informative source for architectural students, lawyers, and professors in business and commercial law.

Author : Clarence Whiting Dunham,Robert D. Young,Joseph T. Bockrath
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Law
ISBN : WISC:89033933664

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Contracts, Specifications, and Law for Engineers by Clarence Whiting Dunham,Robert D. Young,Joseph T. Bockrath Pdf