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With a chapter on public procurement by Sarah Hannaford ; A commentary on JCT forms of contract by Adirian Williamson, and a commentary of the infrastructure conditions of contract by John Uff
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The role of the expert witness has long been important in construction litigation and arbitration and most other types of dispute resolution. Today there is a heavier burden on experts because of the diversity of the appropriate dispute process and the added responsibility this brings. The Woolf reforms and the introduction of the Civil Procedure Rules are having a major impact on the role of the expert witnesses. No longer is the expert accountable just to the client but directly owes a duty to the court. In the smaller value claim a new opportunity of acting as single joint expert arises where the parties can save time and money. There is greater flexibility in arbitration under the Arbitr...
A classic construction law text, Keating on Building Contracts is an authoritative and practical analysis of the law relating to building contracts. Renowned for an accessible, user-friendly style, it covers all relevant legislation and case law, EC law, and the JCT Forms of Contracts and ICE Conditions of Contract. Significantly updated since the last edition, this new edition includes: . Thorough coverage of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, focusing particularly on adjudication. In-depth examination of the Arbitration Act 1996. A comprehensive look at CPR. Detailed study of important negligence cases, especially Henderson v. Merrett
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