Construction Law Handbook, Second Edition is a comprehensive, one-stop reference on the current state of the business of construction and construction law. Comprehensive in scopeand—yet highly accessible for everyday useand—the Construction Law Handbook puts at your fingertips vital information and practice tips from an unrivaled panel of construction industry professionalsand—attorneys, accountants, construction consultants, and other key players with extensive industry expertise. Each chapter examines in detail a major legal or business issue confronting todayand’s construction professionals from the perspective of a seasoned expert (or team of experts) in that area.

With Construction Law Handbook, Second Edition, youand’ll be prepared to handle complex questions such as:

• What are the duties and liabilities of the architect-engineer to the contractor and subcontractor?
• How are damages resulting from negligently prepared plans and specifications calculated?
• How can an owner allocate risks and reduce project costs?
• What are the builderand’s major areas of risk?
• How are construction delays quantified?
• What are the benefits of green design?

Written by construction professionals for construction professionals, Construction Law Handbook, Second Edition is an indispensable resource for anyone who needs fast access to the latest information on construction law and practice, including:

• Privatization of traditionally public projects
• Risk allocation and management policies
• Third-party dispute resolution processes
• Construction scheduling
• Partnering in the construction context
• Using electronic discovery in damage claims
• And more!