Author Description

Hudson's provides an overview of the law and interpretation of construction contracts, taking into account the practical and commercial realities relating to construction projects. Delivers in-depth explanation and interpretation of the law relating to construction contracts; Guides you through the ambiguities and technicalities often arising over interpretation and application of contracts, both for the general construction professional and specialist lawyer; Provides illustrations by reference to standard construction contracts: JCT, NEC, ICE, FIDIC Considers contracts in context of the ever changing and expanding information relating to standard contracts and the legislation and case law associated with them; Retains the general introduction to the relevant law relating to construction disputes; Gives illustrated up-to-date case summaries in all important areas of law relating to construction; Details the responsibilities and obligations of project managers, architects, engineers, surveyors and IT consultants involved in the contracts; Takes into account the practical and commercial realities of construction projects generally; Provides a legal analysis of Tenders and Estimates through to Delay, Defects, Price, Approvals, Certificates and Damage; Coverage extends to the commonwealth, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong, Singapore and other countries