Construction Law Contracts, Risks and Regulations

This textbook is written for construction management students, construction management professionals and educators. Construction law, a patchwork of common law judicial decisions, statutory laws, and regulations, explores the most significant and timely issues affecting the construction industry.Part I, consisting of the first ten chapters, focuses upon the construction contract between the owner and the general contractor, endeavoring to provide the student with a basic understanding of risk.Part II examines bidding on public projects; subcontractor protections and vulnerabilities; ethical considerations for constructors; construction insurance; and surety bonds.Part III delves into regulatory influences upon the construction industry, including licensing and entitlements, environmental law, labor law, and employment law.