Smith, Currie and Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional

Knowledge of construction law and employment law is essential to running a successful construction business. Smith, Currie and Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional 4th Edition provides a practical introduction to the significant legal topics and questions affecting construction industry professionals. Like its popular previous editions, this Fourth Edition translates the sometimes-confusing theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the business into clear, lay-person's English.

This new edition updates the comprehensive scope of its predecessors with:

• Coverage of the newly issued and recently revised industry-standard contract documents produced by the AIA, ConsensusDOCS and EJCDC for 2007/2008
• A CD featuring sample contracts and documents from AIA, ConsensusDOCS and EJCDC that familiarizes readers with these important documents and aids in understanding document citations in the book
• Improved pedagogical tools and instructor support material for use in the classroom

The most up-to-date and thorough guide to a sometimes intimidating but critical aspect of the practice of construction, Smith, Currie and Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional 4th Edition gives industry professionals the knowledge they need to avoid legal surprises and gain a competitive advantage.  It is an invaluable reference for industry professionals whose jobs rely on their ability to avoid unwelcome legal surprises that can cripple a project or kill a business.