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The sixth edition of this classic text (written primarily for senior and graduate level architecture, engineering, construction management, and law students) provides a bridge between the academic and real worlds. The text is also a valuable reference for practitioners and it has been cited in over twenty-five court decisions. The sixth edition has been updated to include the most up-to-date information on new developments in the legal aspects of architectural, engineering, and the construction processes.
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Provides a bridge for architecture and engineering students between the academic world and the real world, offering an understanding of how and why law and legal institutions operate and the relevance of legal documents and policies to architecture and engineering. Coverage includes contracts and their formation, the tort system, contractor licensing, professional design services, liability, compensation, intellectual property, and competitive bidding. Includes chapter problems, and appendices of sample contracts. This edition contains features targeted to law students and attorneys, and is updated to reflect the latest documents from the American Institute of Architects and the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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