Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry

Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry, 7th edition aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject and reinforces the changes that are taking place within the construction industry. The book looks at contract law within the context of construction contracts, it examines the different procurement routes that have evolved over time and particular aspects relating to design and construction, lean methods of construction and the advantages and disadvantages of PFI/PPP and its variants. It covers the development of partnering, supply chain management, design and build and the way that the clients and professions have adapted to change in the procurement of buildings and engineering projects. _x005F_x000D_ This book is an indispensable companion for students taking undergraduate courses in Building and Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, and Project Management. It is also suitable for students on HND/C courses in Building and Construction Management as well as foundation degree courses in Building and Construction Management._x005F_x000D_ Key features of the new edition include:_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ A new chapter on Value for Money in line with the greater emphasis on added value throughout the industry today_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ A new chapter covering developments in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and a chapter discussing issues around Carbon Pricing_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ Deeper coverage of the strategies that need to be considered in respect of contract selection_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ Improved upon discussion of sustainability and the increasing importance of resilience in the built environment_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ Concise descriptions of some the more important construction case laws_x005F_x000D_