Construction Contracts; Law and Management

The fourth edition of this unparalleled text has been thoroughly revised to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the legislation, administration and management of construction contracts.

Introducing this topic at the core of construction law and management, this book provides students with a one-stop reference on construction contracts. Significant new material covers:

• procurement
• tendering
• developments in dispute settlement
• commentary on all key legislation, case law and contract amendments up to July 2007.

In line with new thinking in construction management research, this authoritative guide is essential reading for every construction undergraduate and an extremely useful source of reference for practitioners.

John Murdoch is an Emeritus Professor of Law, and Will Hughes is Professor of Construction Management and Economics, at the University of Reading.