Construction Law in Australia has long been regarded as an authoritative yet accessible text on the law relating to building and construction in Australia and has been completely revised for this 3rd Edition.  This highly respected work provides a comprehensive overview of the law and is an invaluable resource for students, legal practitioners, construction professionals including engineers, architects, builders and their insurers. 

Ian Bailey SC and Matthew Bell share their expertise through  succinct, yet accurate, legal statements  which assist the reader  by explaining the legal and practical context in which the industry operates.    

Authors: Ian Bailey, Matthew Bell

ISBN:9780455223421 

Publishers: Thomson Reuters (Lawbook Co.) Australia - July 2011

Binding Format:

CONTENTS

• Foreword & Preface
• Table of cases, statutes and clauses (standard forms)
• Chapter 1 - The Australian legal system
• Chapter 2 - Understanding the law
• Chapter 3 - Regulation of construction
• Chapter 4 - Participants in the industry
• Chapter 5 - Law of contract
• Chapter 6 - Law of torts
• Chapter 7 - Law of property
• Chapter 8 - Procurement
• Chapter 9 - Key issues in construction contracts
• Chapter 10 - Standard forms of contract
• Chapter 11 - Professional liability
• Chapter 12 - Dispute avoidance, management and resolution
• Chapter 13 - Conduct of construction disputes Further Reading Index